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Gardening can be a very rewarding and healthy undertaking.  By using organic products and methods, plants grow better, insect pests can be controlled, plant diseases can be eliminated, and lush harvests can be enjoyed!


 

Planting, Gardening 101

PLANTING

Did you know that planning next year's garden should actually start right after harvesting this year's crops?  Find out when to plant, what to plant and where to purchase your seeds and seedlings.

 

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Fertilizing, Gardening 101

FERTILIZING

Fertilizing is a very important factor in growing a healthy, productive organic garden. Organic fertilizers help improve the soil and contribute to a better environment.

 

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Watering, Gardening 101

WATERING

Many people have misconceptions about watering a garden.  Too much water or too little may harm plants and some of the harm may be irreversible. 

 

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Pruning, Gardening 101

PRUNING

Although most plants should be pruned every year, when to prune is determined by the type of plant. Pruning makes plants and trees look better and helps with their overall growth.

 

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Controlling Weeds, Gardening 101

CONTROLLING WEEDS

There are three ways of controlling weeds: on a selective, nonselective or pre-emergent basis.  Which method to use is determined by several factors. 

 

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Controlling Insects, Gardening 101

CONTROLLING INSECTS

Knowing what to use, when to use it and where & how to use it can result in very effective insect control without the use of synthetic chemicals that can harm the environment.

 

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Harvesting, Gardening 101

HARVESTING

After all of that hard work spent in the garden, this is one of the most rewarding facets of gardening.   When planting the seeds, we envision bountiful harvests, but the results are dependent upon many factors.

 

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Composting, Gardening 101

COMPOSTING

Compost added to a garden improves soil condition and stimulates healthy root development in plants.

Creating compost can be a fun, educational experience for children, as well.

 

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