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Fruit Hoarder

Fruit Hoarder

I am out for a walk in early June in Seattle when Anna, our neighbor on the corner, alerts me about her pears: “There’re going to be a lot of  
Dealing with Sunflower Diseases

Dealing with Sunflower Diseases

As they grow, sunflowers may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather, and upkeep determine which problems your plants may encounter and how well they  
Composting 101: What and How to Compost

Composting 101: What and How to Compost

Before we get into how to make compost, let’s look at the reasons why we make compost. In one word: benefits. The first year you use compost in your garden, it will be  
10+ Food Gardening Gadgets We Love

10+ Food Gardening Gadgets We Love

Gardening is only work if you make it! Maybe it's because I'm an elder-millennial, but I am totally fine with scoping out the latest gardening gadgets. Sure, I've wasted plenty  
5 Benefits of Fermenting Compost for Your Garden

5 Benefits of Fermenting Compost for Your Garden

Compost, that black gold of the garden, has a very intriguing inner life. Bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, chemical reactions, and fascinating transformations are all present in the midst of our compost  
Should I Add Worms to My Garden?

Should I Add Worms to My Garden?

You know worms can be valuable additions to the soil. You know earthworm poop (excuse me, castings) make excellent nutritional additives to any garden. So it seems pretty clear. Should