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row covers can extend the season, protect from frost and pests.
Easy-to-build row covers protect your crops from frost and other damage.
Want to do your part to preserve biodiversity? Plant a garden of medicinal herbs.
Lessons learned about starting a school garden from our Organic Gardening WaterWorks projects.
A handy chart for knowing when to plant
Resources for starting your own seeds.
Seed Starting Made Simple
Starting your own seeds is simple if you want it be.
Find out what you need to get started.
How to choose, sharpen, and take care of hand pruners.
Save space in the garden without sacrificing a single squash.
Prevent a Spinach Leafminer infestation with row covers and pollen-heavy plants.
You can start your own seeds at home
You don’t need a greenhouse to produce healthy, vigorous transplants.
Earlier fruits and flowers, plus endless variety.
I read that you can toss some seeds right on top of the snow and they'll sprout when conditions are right. Is this true?
A smart succession plan means fresh food from spring until snowfall.
Get your cages ready now before your tomatoes topple over!
how to build super sturdy tomato cage
The ultimate tomato support is strong enough to stand up to summer storms and bumper crops.
How to Repair a Hose
My hose has a crack in it and leaks. Can I salvage it?
Greenhouse gardening has its own set of considerations.
Lighten the load of your least favorite fall chore with these simple tips.
Matthew Benson, the accidental farmer of Stonegate Farm, NY
From pocket-sized herb garden to family-sized homestead—with a lot of learning and a little luck.
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