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How to Sustainably Use Fall Leaves in Your Garden

How to Sustainably Use Fall Leaves in Your Garden

It’s the sound of the season: the constant whir of the ubiquitous leaf blower. Homeowners everywhere are busy blowing heaps…
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How to Prevent Herbicide Carryover in Compost and Mulch

How to Prevent Herbicide Carryover in Compost and Mulch

Adding compost or mulch to your garden has several benefits. But, herbicide carryover in these amendments can cause serious problems…
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14: Fall Gardening Chores Made Easy

14: Fall Gardening Chores Made Easy

Fall gardening chores don’t have to be a chore! In this episode I’ll share ways that you can minimize your…
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Podcast #9: 8 Important Gardening Tips for Spring

Podcast #9: 8 Important Gardening Tips for Spring

Should you amend your soil in the spring? Yes! Should you use a rototiller to work it in? No! In…
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Compost in the Fall Garden: Why It’s Important

Compost in the Fall Garden: Why It’s Important

I find it really satisfying to put my garden to bed in the fall, in part, because I get great…
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Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

In Podcast #3, I share the one vital chore that should be done each fall — and that’s amending the…
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Hey, Pepper Peeps! Chili 🌶️ peppers have officiall Hey, Pepper Peeps! Chili 🌶️ peppers have officially landed in the seed starting soil! Get ready for some spicy heat in your garden this summer! 🔥

For those wondering why so early? Chilies need a bit more time to grow and a mid-February start ensures strong plants for customers in May. 😉

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