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Florence fennel for the bulb, common fennel for fronds and seeds. Learn which to grow, keeping them away from most ...
Intensive production methods for tiny gardens — square foot gardening, vertical growing, succession planting, and...
Edamame is simply a fresh-eating soybean harvested before it dries. Learn variety selection, dense planting for eff...
Tomatillos are one of the most prolific summer crops once you know they need two plants for pollination. Learn vari...
Horseradish is a perennial that spreads aggressively but rewards you with a powerful root crop every fall. Learn co...
A teaspoon of healthy soil contains a billion bacteria, miles of fungal hyphae, and thousands of other organisms. L...
A 4-6 inch layer of wood chips transforms struggling soil into a thriving ecosystem. Learn sourcing free chips, app...
Garlic spray, neem oil emulsion, soap spray, and compost tea — four DIY organic sprays that cost pennies and addr...
Ladybugs, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and ground beetles control pests for free. Learn to identify them, avoid kill...
Garlic, overwintering spinach, broad beans, and spring bulbs — plant these in fall and harvest before summer crop...
January seed catalog season is overwhelming. Learn setting a variety budget, avoiding duplicates, prioritizing open...
Permaculture zones organize elements by how often you visit them. Zone 1 to 5 — from kitchen garden to wilderness...
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