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The Big Chill: How Cold Stratification Boosts Germination

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How can you tell if a pest, a disease, or something else is causing problems in your garden? Biotic vs. Abiotic explained in the July newsletter! Plus a lesson in patience in growing and pest management. Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/godwinmarketingcommunications/green-thumb-troubles-biotic-vs-abiotic-explained ... See MoreSee Less

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No bare ground and lots of plant diversity, that's No bare ground and lots of plant diversity, that's what I have in my raised beds. Here's  a look at bed #2, 12 by 4. Strawberries own the front 4 feet, but the remaining is stuffed with cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, onions, and potatoes, plus borage, calendula, and zinnias to keep the pollinators happy!

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