Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
If you’ve visited a nursery or garden center, you’ve surely noticed plants, soil, and garden products labeled as organic. But what does “organic” really mean when it comes to gardening? How does it differ from conventional methods, and will using organic products make your garden healthier? Understanding the differences between organic and conventionally grown seeds, soil, and fertilizers can help…
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As a new gardening season begins, I’d like to share how my passion for gardening and helping gardeners succeed grew from a fun hobby into a flourishing business. Reflecting on my fourteen years of growing and selling heirloom vegetables, I can’t help but cringe at my early growing techniques and the many mistakes I made. There were so many. Though…
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A garden is more than just a place to grow plants—it’s a space for creativity, discovery, and joy. Whether filled with flowers, herbs, or vegetables, a garden invites playfulness and relaxation while offering a chance to connect with nature. While gardening requires physical effort, the benefits of fresh air, movement, and mindfulness far outweigh the work. With the right approach,…
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Spring arrives March 20th—58 days from today, and as you see, I’m eagerly counting the days! My seed catalogs, dog-eared and worn, have been perused intensely since the first of the year; seed orders are arriving, and my fingers itch to dig into the soil. The truth is, I’ve already started sowing indoors. But wait, it’s February—isn’t that too soon?…
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