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The Best Type of Manure for Vegetable Gardens
My summer cookouts are not for the faint of heart. It's not that there's anything scary or bad. But conversations tend to skip the polite weather talk and get straight …
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5+ Soil Additives to Improve Drainage in Soggy Gardens
After a rainstorm (or even a heavy watering), does your vegetable garden resemble day three of Woodstock? Soil drainage may be an issue! The good news is that there are …
Keyhole Gardens for Beginners
If spring weather has you feeling excited about fresh herbs and produce from your backyard, you might want to try keyhole gardening. Even aspiring green thumbs can easily master this …
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Manure to Garden Beds
I might be dating myself here, but anytime I think about adding manure to garden beds, I have a vision of the scene from Back to the Future. You know …
Why Rhubarb Leaves are Toxic and What to Do with Them
While many gardeners swoon over rhubarb's ruby-red stalks and dream of homemade pies, this popular perennial comes with a catch that gives some of us pause. Sure, those tart stems …
From Trash to Treasure: Why We’re Loving the Mill Food Recycler
A few months ago, a member of our team got the chance to get her hands on the new Mill Food Recycler. I have to admit I was green with …
The Robin’s Reign of Spring in West Virginia
Ah, the robins, with their puffed-out chests and adorable strut, embody the heralds of Spring. But behind their charm lies a mischievous streak that tests the patience of even the …
20 Meals to Prepare With Your Homegrown Vegetables
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will …
Composting in the Winter
When you need some happy thoughts to brighten up a cold winter day, I know what you think of—composting, am I right? OK, so maybe your first thoughts are of …
Easy Composting at Home: 5 Ways to Compost from Hardest to Easiest
A decade or so ago, there weren’t many people looking for ideas for easy composting at home. If you were interested in composting, you either ran a farm or you …
