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Sitting inside, pouring over gardening magazines, and dreaming about my spring garden, I envision acres of land covered in lush, green plants. Each row is teeming with fruits or vegetables, and my family is awed by the bounty of supplies ...

Raising chickens, once considered a staple of country living, has made its way into suburbia, where wannabe homesteaders are finding creative ways to bring rural life to their neighborhoods. Caring for chickens (and their eggs) is not all it’s cracked ...

It’s easy to fall into a predictable habit when you garden. You plant a few of your favorite vegetables and some flowers, and consider your crop selection over. In doing so, you may have overlooked a few of some of ...

During early spring, the urge to get out in the garden and start planting almost becomes overwhelming. Stores are stocking up on gardening tools, and seeds are luring me in with the promise of a bountiful harvest. I take full ...

With spring finally here, you may be considering putting in a raised bed garden. But if you’ve headed to your local garden supply center, you (and your budget) may have recoiled in shock. Instead of crossing “raised beds” off your ...

  One of the best benefits to having your own garden is the ability to pick and choose what you grow. There is nothing quite like harvesting a crop and serving it to your family. With a raised bed, you ...

As winter gives its last hurrah, my thoughts are turning toward the promise of spring. Maybe you’re like me, and you love the idea of having a bountiful garden, but the idea of dragging soil additives to the backyard, dealing ...