Monthly Archives: March 2013

Safe Ways To Deal With Garden Pests

  Nifty Neem Oil Treatments For Ornamentals & Edibles As late winter turns to early spring, I always feel relaxed about garden chores. There’s plenty of time, right? Every year without fail I am brought up short by our sudden … Continue reading

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Why Compost Costs So Much

  And Where To Find Good Quality Compost As spring arrives, it’s time to replenish our garden soil. Whether homemade or commercial, good quality compost nourishes the soil so it can in turn nourish our plants. Since compost can vary … Continue reading

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No More Peat Moss In The Garden

  More Manure, Less Peat Moss, Please! Each spring, it makes me crazy to see well-meaning people load up on bales of peatmoss. I know they think they are doing a Good Thing but sadly, they are not. All kinds … Continue reading

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Enjoying Asian Vegetables

Delighting In Delicious, Nutritious Asian Greens All winter, we live on kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts and I never get tired of them. However, one of my favorite things about spring is the appearance of Asian greens. From mustard greens … Continue reading

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