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Fall Cover Crops & Their Importance

WebFall is actually one of the best times for backyard gardeners to work on improving their soil health. Without a lot of effort gardeners can improve the soils …

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The Importance of Thinning Plants

WebSecondly many plants thrive with a little competition in the beginning. Thinning is important for plants to grow well but in the beginning competing with other …

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The Soil Food Web Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

WebHealthy, productive plants start with healthy soil. One way to look at soil health is through the soil food web. It’s similar to a food chain but it’s non-linear. For …

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Using Manure in the Garden Southern Exposure Seed …

WebManure is an excellent source of primary plant nutrients nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. It also includes secondary nutrients; calcium, magnesium, and sulfur …

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How to Build a Hugelkultur Garden Bed

WebThe next step is to add a thick layer of nitrogen rich material. This is necessary to help the wood decay and provide your plants with nitrogen. Good materials …

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The Importance of Sustainable Soil Management

WebSustainable soil management means using practices that build healthy soil, reduce erosion with NG Turf products, and reduce the need for fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides. …

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11 Free Organic Methods to Add Nutrients to Your Garden

WebLeaf Litter. Leaf litter is great because it can be used to make compost or can be applied straight to the garden as mulch. As a mulch it provides habitat for beneficial …

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Beginners Medicine Garden: 10 Healing Plants

WebMany medicinal herbs can actually help attract pollinators and deter pests! Some of these plants can also be grown in pots. 10 Healing Plants to Grow. Kapoor …

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Listening & Growing: 5 Great Garden Podcasts

WebAs gardeners, we strive to learn and grow a little each year. We expand our gardens, try new varieties, and work a little harder to improve our soil and keep the …

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Fall Garden Clean-Up: Prepare Your Soil for Spring

WebSpring tidying may be the routine for household tasks, but in the garden, a clean-up and refresh is called for in the fall, so the garden is ready to go in spring.

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8 Reasons to Grow Austrian Winter Peas

WebSimply scythe them down (or cut or pull them by hand for small beds) and plant directly into them. They make a excellent layer of mulch and will slowly decay and …

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Great Beans & Peas: Using Legume Inoculant

WebOur Guard-N Inoculant is 20% off! Order yours today to ensure that your beans, peas, peanuts, and other legumes thrive this season. If you’ve been gardening for …

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The Scoop on Collards Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

WebCollards are easy to grow. You can direct sow them or start them indoors. To direct sow, plant 2 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost date. Plant the seeds in flats …

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9 Herbs to Grow for Digestive Health

WebIt’s astringent and antibacterial and is believed to help treat diarrhea and calm gastritis. Anise Hyssop. A tasty tea made with anise hyssop can be enjoyed with a meal …

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7 Medicinal Weeds & How to Use Them

WebThe roots are sometimes ground and dried as a coffee substitute. Cleavers. Also called goose grass or bedstraw, this plant is most commonly used as an herbal tea …

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The Incredible History of the Peanut

WebBoth Northern and Southern soldiers developed a taste for peanuts and after the Civil War they began to be sold as a snack especially in the cheaper seating sections …

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What’s a Nitrogen Fixer

WebNitrogen fixing plants have a symbiotic relationship with specific bacteria. The bacteria colonize the plant’s roots and pull nitrogen out of the atmosphere. The bacteria …

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The Importance of Heirloom Seeds

WebThe Importance of Heirloom Seeds. As we begin to plan and gear up for the 2018 season we’re reminded of the importance of keeping heirloom varieties alive. At Southern …

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