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At the end of summer (or really in the middle of summer) you should start thinking about your fall planting plans. Depending on your zone and growing season you may have a lot you can still grow into the September, October and November months in North America.
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Do you know what a cover crop is? A cover crops are essentially a group of plants that are specifically planted to help deal your soil. This includes issues such as soil erosion, nitrogen fixing, help with weed control and even improve water quality (SARE.org). You can also applies these principles in your own garden, find out more!
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Tilling the land has been a common practice in industrial farming for quite some time. The concept essentially boils down to loosening up the soil to allow for good seed to soil contact and good germination. Which results in good crops, but there is a downside. Learn more about why and how to garden with little to no tilling.
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December 20th is the official beginning of winter. For most of the norther hemisphere, this means a round of cold weather, shorter days and generally a slow garden. Here are some tips for what you can do in the garden in December.
…If you have ever wanted to grow fruit trees on your property, you have likely seen references to a gardening term “chill hours”. Find out what it is and why it is important for you to consider when planting your trees.
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In general garden wisdom, many creatures are just as interested in your veggies as you are. However, there are lots of frustrating bugs that can destroy crops quickly leaving you with little to no return on your vegetable growing efforts. Here are some common insect pests and how to deal with them organically.
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