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Normally about this time of year, I would have most of my garden planted. But this year, I simply have not been able to get in my garden between downpours. Sure, I have some seeds in the ground and a ...

Have you been preparing your soil for growing vegetables and other crops in your garden, only to see it washed away in storms? The valuable time and energy you spend – and the compost and manure you are layering into ...

No matter where you live you are likely to face any number of gardening challenges, and many involve unfavorable weather conditions such as drought. While there are many kinds of gardens, one that is gaining a great deal of attention ...

In many parts of the country, a drought-resistant garden is more than just a neat idea; it’s a necessity. Choosing the right combination of vegetables, paying attention to planting dates, and modifying your approach to irrigation and planning can help ...

  Rain barrel owners no longer have to live in fear of fines in one Western state, thanks to a new state law that will make it legal for home owners to collect and use rainwater. Under the previous Colorado ...

  One of my favorite summertime passions is gardening. I generally attempt to grow all the needed vegetables I consume over the course of the summer as a way of ensuring I am eating high quality products while also saving ...

Gardening in drought-prone areas is always a challenge, for one obvious reason: Plants, like people, can’t survive without water. But the good news is we can manage to grow a productive dry weather garden with a bit of planning and ...

In a world of increasing instability, the world of self-sustainable living starts to look less like something out of an M. Night Shyamalan movie and more like something every person can and should be striving for. Now, don’t worry. This ...

To the home gardener, your garden patch is your nursery and your plants are your babies. I think every gardener that I know grows tomatoes. Whether you eat them fresh or put them into a beautiful homemade sauce, tomatoes are ...

Raising poultry is hard enough work, but West Virginia farmer Lois Alt has been battling not only the weather lately but also the EPA – and she’s winning. The EPA is threatening to fine Alt $37,500 each time it rains. ...