Gourds are an interesting crop to grow in your garden. The plants need no special pampering and the gourds are decorative on their own or in craf
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Most soils are teaming with microorganisms, sometimes referred to as microflora, their variety and population depending on: climatic conditions (
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There is a wonderful organic product that will improve your garden and potting soil. Greensand is a naturally occurring mineral that is
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There’s nothing quite like fresh herbs for cooking, soaking in a bath or simply brushing your fingers through the plant as you walk by. The fragrant
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Porophyllum ruderale is an herb that grows from the Southwestern United States, through Mexico and as far South as Bolivia. It has a flavor "some
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Nothing is more depressing than having a greenhouse full of beautiful plants and delicious vegetables but not enough customers. Never assume that bec
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A cloche is basically a small and very simple cold frame. You can make your own cloche out of whatever you think might let sunlight through, prov
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A greenhouse does not have to be an expensive permanent structure, designed for year-long use. If you only need a greenhouse at certain times of
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Boost the bee and pollinator appeal of your lawn by incorporating microclover, self-heal, creeping thyme, crocus, grape hyacinths and other bee-frien
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Growing plants in a natural greenhouse is similar in many ways to growing plants in a commercial one. Differences relate to the choices made about gr
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