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Are Leaves Good Compost For The Garden? Leaves that have fallen off trees are valuable. Not only are they good for the grass, they are nutrient rich when you use them for gardening. Building an organic garden compost with leaves is something we are trying out this year in the city. They provide valuable carbon […]
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How Do I Clean My Garden In The Spring? Prepare Your Spring Garden Cleanup Checklist Spring is here. Bask in the sunshine by getting outside in your backyard. Start with a little physical activity by completing a list of outside chores. Now is the time to get them out of the way. Pull out your
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When Should I Start Seeds Indoors? Each Seed Is Different If you are looking to start seeds indoors you can. However, it all depends on the kinds of seeds you are planting. If you are planning to work on vegetables, then the best time to start gardening indoors is 4-6 weeks before the end of
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Why Should I Wash My Fruits And Vegetables? Taking Care Of Our Health The importance of washing fruits and vegetables is a top priority before you start cooking or eating right away. Raw fruits and vegetables contain harmful germs that can make you sick, such as pesticides, dirt, salmonella, E. coli and listeria. Surprisingly many
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What Are The Top Benefits Of Urban Gardening? Surprisingly, there are many. If we are gardening in the city, we are not only helping ourselves, we are helping our communities and the environment. Additionally, urban gardening has a positive impact on the economy. Overall, urban gardening gives positive results for us and those around us.
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Last week I answered the question, when should I start seeds indoors? Today I will expand on it a little. Now is the time to start to grow herbs indoors in the winter. We are already in the first week of March. The sun is slowly starting to come back for a little longer. Start
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What Is An Indoor Herb Garden Kit? A Way To Grow Herbs In The Winter It is still early to start planting vegetables inside our home. In the meantime there are other options, such using an indoor herb garden kit this winter. Growing herbs at home is simple and easy to do. Check out grow
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What Are The Best City House Plants? Throughout the winter we hibernate in our homes. The leaves are gone and snow is on the ground. Outside our home it is looking dreary. Fortunately, our home does not need to look this way. Here are 8 best city house plants for your home to enjoy in
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Green bell peppers and tomatoes from the garden. Tomatoes will turn red in a few days. What Can I Make With The Vegetables From The Garden? Recipes From The Harvest In the most recent posts, many of the ingredients in the recipes are from the vegetables growing in the backyard. This week I shared another delicious
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What Meals Can I Make From Our Urban Backyard Garden? The Fruits Of Our Labour are showing up. Now it is time to make use of what is ready to be consumed. Once vegetables are ripe, be prepared to gather your harvest. This mixed cruciferous salad from the backyard is just that. It may feel
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