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Pests in the vegetable garden
Raccoons may look cute, but they are dangerous and trouble in the garden. Look out for pests in the vegetable garden. Some sneak in at night, some fly in by air, some creep in under the soil and...
View ArticleRepairing solar lights
Lighting brings a garden to life at night. It makes it lovely and romantic — and safe for moving around in the dark. Night garden lights are perfect for warm nights, barbecues and evening...
View ArticleWhat to do with pet waste from your four-legged canine pals
One of the less pleasant aspects about owning a dog is dealing with pet waste. Most people are well acquainted with the pooper-scooper. There’s also the handy plastic bag trick for clean up. Either...
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Raised vegetable gardens fend off pests
Raised gardening is easier and more efficient One of the most difficult aspects of growing vegetables where I live is the determination to devastate each and every edible plant I try to grow by the...
View ArticleEat new vegetables and fruits for good health and sustainable agriculture
Here is an article courtesy of Dan Grifen that addresses our eating habits. Eating new and diverse vegetables and fruits is not only good for our health, but can have a major effect on the ‘greening...
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Is the electric fence keeping rats out of the vegetable garden?
Fencing allows these vegetables to grow This a follow-up to the experiment started in autumn when I surrounded my vegetable garden with a pliable electrical fencing. The fencing, sold as raccoon fence,...
View ArticleA bit about re-potting pond plants
One of the most beautiful aspects of growing a water garden is planting it with showy pond plants. There are floaters and bog plants that offer a beauty different from the dry land-lovers. Most of...
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Can I grow vegetables in the shade?
Can I grow vegetables if all I have is shade? Despite the odd and changeable weather all over the globe, spring is coming and the gardening season is beginning. Every year there are new...
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Grafted vegetables: easier, tastier, safer crops for the garden
Grafted ‘Defiant’ tomatoes grow faster than ‘Defiant’ plants would grow on their own roots. The political and entertainment news headlines may be more glamorous than the latest developments in the...
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A Glass Gem Corn: the colorful harvest
Each cob has its own color palette! One of the things I enjoy about being part of the greater community of garden enthusiasts is the opportunity to meet and interact with others across the country....
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