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Low-Cost Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Garden

Creating an environmentally conscious garden doesn’t require a hefty budget or professional expertise. Many of the most effective eco-friendly practices cost little... The post Low-Cost Ideas for an ...
Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving ...
Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our ...
Dreaming of a garden but short on outdoor space? Or perhaps you’re tired of battling unpredictable weather and pesky garden ...
A survival garden is filled with crops that are nutrient-dense and can be preserved for future use, including potatoes, ...
Worm farming in a box, known as vermicomposting, is an easy, odorless way for individuals to recycle kitchen scraps. Using ...
As the growing season winds down for most vegetable gardeners in central Ohio in October, it’s useful to evaluate how your vegetable gardening efforts fared this past season and make notes for things ...
Leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, kale and arugula are good choices for a beginner. Basil, dill, oregano, mint, parsley, ...
Although fall officially arrives in September, October is typically when it starts to feel like fall in the Pennsylvania landscape. Daytime temperatures start to fall into the 50s and 60s and nights ...
Autumn is often the season when even the most enthusiastic gardeners begin to struggle. With the air colder, the rain often pouring, and less time in the day, gardening in autumn is rarely as ...