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Composting with Paul the Opossum

Composting with Paul the Opossum

I am very late to composting. For years, it was something that I considered doing but never quite got around to. There always seemed to be a reason. The kids  
The Green Wars (with audio)

The Green Wars (with audio)

Raising five kids, my father never had much green stuff in his wallet, but he had a green thumb on his hand and “went green” in the 50’s—long before it  
Roses for Dummies? I’m Not So Sure

Roses for Dummies? I’m Not So Sure

Okay, maybe the writer of today's story could use a Roses for Dummies tutorial. But then we wouldn't have this enjoyable story about learning some gardening lessons the hard way.  
Composting as Therapeutic Gardening

Composting as Therapeutic Gardening

I love when people are able to share their most somber therapeutic gardening stories with us. One story I always remember when I’m composting is this piece by Cathie Desjardins  
Tip #6: How to Avoid Tomato Diseases

Tip #6: How to Avoid Tomato Diseases

Tomato-plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses—and the diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even by gardeners themselves. Use these techniques to