Gardening Advice for Aging Bodies, Part 1 New York Times Readers sent dozens of questions about aging and gardening to Patty Cassidy, the author of “The Illustrated Practical Guide to Gardening for Seniors: How to Maintain Your Outside Space with...
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Use these 6 smart techniques to conserve water without leaving your garden thirsty.
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Here's concise article on watering. Expereinced gardeners should know this stuff. New gardeners will find it very useful! Delete the scoop?
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Organic Gardening magazine brings you expert garden advice, helpful tips for beginners, useful information about beneficial insects, how to make compost, growing guides for most vegetables & herbs, as well as garden stories & gorgeous photography...
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Got Weeds??? Here's an extensive article that might just help you tackle your weedy problems. Delete the scoop?
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If you're looking for a fun rainy day garden project to do with your kids, or if you are a new gardener and are concerned about planting tiny seeds like carrots and lettuce in the garden, I have the perfect project for you.
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This is a great money-saving idea and not just for kids!! Delete the scoop?
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A handy arsenal of apps to help any type of gardener, whether a novice or an old hand.
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I'm a fan of technology, and I love my iPhone, so I thought I'd share this article. One of these apps might be handy to have along when you shop for plants. Delete the scoop?
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At a cursory glance, this seems like a viable solution to a big problem. Hopefully, the science behind the system is sound. Delete the scoop?
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How to control pest in the garden. What are the best, safest, organic methods for pest control in a vegetable garden. Find out what you need to know to keep your vegetables, fruits, herbs, and ornamentals free from insect pests.
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WOW! This is a great resource for identifying bugs in the garden and how to deal with the bad guys in the least toxic manner! Delete the scoop?
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New research suggests the chemicals are playing a significant and previously unknown role in the global decline of amphibians
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As if we needed more evidence that toxic chemicals used in farming worldwide are harming wildlife, here's an article from The Guardian detailing which pesticides are the worst. 
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How scary! Frogs are an important part of a healthy garden! Delete the scoop?
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Miniature Gardening - The Newest Trend in Gardening - http://t.co/PH9NCiFP via @Shareaholic
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Miniature and Fairy Gardens are so hot right now! Delete the scoop?
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Gardening for beginners, enthusiasts and pros . . .
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Lots of garden inspired ideas here. Delete the scoop?
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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange : A Beginner's Growing Guide - Vegetables Flowers Herbs Books & DVDs Cotton Garlic Grains & Cover Crops Mixes Perennial Onions Gift Certificates Request a Catalog Supplies Potatoes Sweet Potatoes seeds, heirloom seeds,...
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This concise guide from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange is an excellent resourse for growing from seed. Delete the scoop?
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I published the December issue of The Herb Cottage over the weekend. Delete the scoop?
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This looks easy and rewarding-- for you and the birds!
When I heard about making birdseed cakes / ornaments I knew I just had to try it out for myself. Delete the scoop?
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Here's my May 2013 Newsletter all about Calendula. Delete the scoop?
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This is a handy list of nursery terms to help you be more educated about the terms used. Delete the scoop?
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Seed catalogs are starting to arrive in mailboxes across the Northern Hemisphere with home gardeners everywhere starting to plan which seeds they will sow in their spring gardens.
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Here's an article to help you learn more about the seed business and how to avoid supporting Monsanto. My take: buy from small seed companies, including the seed sold by The Herb Cottage! Delete the scoop?
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My March Newsletter on Fertilizer! How to keep your plants healthy and productive.
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Nitrogen is critical for plant growth and is available in a range of organic amendments. Find out the best sources of nitrogen to choose for your plants and soil.
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Easy to understand overview of Nitrogen in your soil. Delete the scoop?
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Nice article on salad greens and calendula... one of my favorite cool season flowers! Delete the scoop?
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How do you save your garden from the sweltering days of summer? Your fall gardening might just depond on it http://t.co/I6yGQQdI
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Here in Texas we know something about summer heat! Some good ideas here! Delete the scoop?
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Check out my guest blog on gardeners, reading & books on Extension Master Gardener blog http://t.co/ZwS0kObz #gardenchat
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Did you know our Founding Fathers were grounded in gardening?
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Treated human waste has been floated as the “solution” to top soil loss, but it is a risk to human and environmental health for a multitude of reasons.
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Thoughtful piece on using biosolids- or not- on farmland. Delete the scoop?
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Organic Houseplant Care
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Good article about houseplant care without noxious chemicals. This is just as important as growing outdoor plants organically... if not more so, since our indoor air is usually a more closed system. Delete the scoop?
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Gardening is trending, as this infographic explains the benefits of indoor plants, we realize that plants are vital to happiness, health...
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For those who spend a lot of time indoors in a closed system, we are learning how vital plants are to the air quality and our health. Delete the scoop?
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