Articles: Garden

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A Meditation On Garden Weeding: Reflecting On A Day In the Garden

Gardening takes hard work; so it may slip your mind to take a moment, step back, and look at all…

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Container Gardening 101: Growing Food In A Small Space

Do you dream of fresh produce at your fingertips but only have access to a small balcony or window sill?…

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Mulching 101: Why Mulch Matters

Mulch is essential to soil health because it acts as a barrier against water loss and heat, reduces weeds, improves…

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Weeding: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Weeds are the bane of every farmer and gardener’s existence. But before you go crusading against the weeds in your…

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How to Create A Rodent-Free Planting Bed

Are rodents like mice and squirrels ruining the vegetables and crops you’ve worked hard to cultivate? Fear not! Expert gardener…

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15 Questions to Ask When Designing Your Garden

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when designing your garden: When to plant, where to plant,…

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What and When to Grow in Containers

If you’re new to container gardening, knowing what and when to sow seeds can feel overwhelming. Never fear! Below is a…

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How to Open A Sacred Space

When individuals embark on a Shamanic journey, opening a sacred space is first step they should take. But what exactly does…

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Magic Within Every Garden: Sharing the Love

When we garden, we establish a close relationship with every element: the plants, the soil, and even the creatures that…

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To Garden is to be Resilient

Our gardens provide many things; food for our tables, flowers for our loved ones, even a pleasant way to spend…

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The Taste of Herbalism: What Your Tongue is Telling You

If you’ve ever cooked with herbs, you know that taste plays a huge role when deciding which ones to use.…

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Presenting the Four-Season Harvest

For most gardeners, a typical season begins with planting in the spring and ends with a big harvest in the…

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From the Ground Up: Using Soil Amendments

It may be too early to plant your garden, but it’s not too early to PLAN your garden! Beyond what…

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How to Use Reflected Light to Boost Indoor Food Production

Growing food indoors or in an urban setting can be quite a challenge. You need to find the right kinds…

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The Ultimate Guide to Sheet Mulching

Sheet mulching is a layered mulch system that nurtures the soil. You start with a biodegradable weed barrier like cardboard.…

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Autoimmune Diets: Six Principles to Follow When Starting

Inspired by a combination of his work treating patients with autoimmune disease and working in his garden, Dr. Cowan has…

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Save Your Soil the Power of Pee

It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down into the dirt – but you may want to grab…

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The Eat-All Greens Garden: Effortless Effort

If you want to start a garden but don’t have much spare time, give eat-all greens a shot! These plants…

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Low-Maintenance Perennials for Your Garden

Have you ever wondered about growing perennials? Now’s a better time than ever to get started with them. Here are some…

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DIY: Make a Self-Watering Planter

Whether you live in a four-season climate or a small apartment in the city, fresh food at your fingertips is…

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Grow Your Own Salad Indoors: No Garden? No Problem!

Think you need a vast outdoor garden in order to enjoy fresh produce? Think again! It’s entirely possible to grow…

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The Secret Life of Fungi

Fungi have intricate lives, behaviors, and uses most people are unaware of. Mychorrizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with the root systems…

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Veggie Mandala with Chervil Aioli Sauce: A Natural Spring Recipe

With the birth of spring comes its profusion of gifts—the warm sun, higher temperatures, and (best of all) fertile soil.…

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10 Great Gardening Books: Gift Guide for Growers

Are you scrambling to find the perfect gift for the gardener on your list? How about a new book featuring…

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Better Butter: Blossom Butter and Herb Garden Butter

Sometimes it’s a special condiment that makes a meal. Herb butter is a fantastic trick to have up your culinary…

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