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| Articles: Six reasons to avoid using "weed 'n feed" on your lawn - safe, effective alternatives are available How to build a raised garden bed on sloping, uneven ground - an easy method for building level beds How to fix a soggy compost pile- a few simple measures to improve your compost for springtime use Wheelchair Gardening Tips - helping those with mobility challenges have access to gardening Organic mulches and compost - good for your plants and even better for the soil Peak phosphorus - preparing for shortage of an essential mineral Vermiculite and asbestos - how gardeners can minimize the risks of exposure to asbestos Drought survival for lawns - how to maintain your lawn through a dry spell Can organic farming feed the world? - recent research is encouraging Lawn care chemicals - how toxic are they? Edible Estates - converting lawns into productive edible landscapes No-till gardening - less work can benefit soil, increase production How to reduce the size of your lawn - save water, energy, yard waste Corn gluten - a natural alternative to 'weed and feed' ...more articles Fall Care of Fruit Trees A few simple practices will help your fruit trees through the winter dormant period and ensure vitality for spring flowering and fruiting. Where to Find Organic Seeds There is growing interest among gardeners for untreated, open-pollinated and heirloom seed varieties. Here is a guide to sourcing organic and specialty seeds. Backyard Vegetable Garden Create a "backyard food factory" for your family. Here's a simple, concise guide with all you need to know. Raised Garden Beds Give your soil a lift, and your back a break. Improve drainage, keep the weeds out and the nutrients in. Composting Dig this. You can trade up to 30% of your household waste for the highest quality organic fertilizer available. Natural Lawn Care How to save time and energy on lawn maintenance, and spend less on fertilizers, pesticides and water. Lawn Alternatives Consider these alternatives to help lower the maintenance and environmental costs of your yard. Fruit Trees Enjoy your own organic fruit for just pennies apiece. New varieties offer trees for any growing space, no matter how small. Natural Pest Control Pests in the garden - who ya gonna call? For every pest there's a predator. Instead of pesticide, try a natural mercenary who's hungry for the work. Natural Slug Control Slug poisons just exchange one problem for another - save a plant, harm the soil. Get slugs under control without harm to your garden or local wildlife. Garden 'Mini' Insectary Grow a small garden plot of flowering plants designed to attract beneficial insects, which in turn will prey on garden insect pests. This is a natural alternative to pesticide use in your garden. Xeriscape Concerned about saving water? You can convert all or part of your yard into a low-maintenance xeriscape. Cut your water use up to 50% while reducing the environmental costs of lawn care. Drip Irrigation Save water, save time. Enjoy better results from your garden. Drip systems are simple, inexpensive and easy to install. Gardening with Children Gardening with children is a great family activity, and also a fun way to teach environmental awareness by exploring the workings of nature. Garden Projects for Early Spring A few early preparations for the spring gardening season will bring benefits all year long. Here are suggestions for reawakening the garden and getting the lawn and shrubs ready to grow. |
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| One Straw Revolution The classic treatise on natural farming, by Masanobu Fukuoka, has finally been republished. more info |
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Tumblers Top of the line, fully sealed composting systems. more info |
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| Wheelchair Gardening Tips For people with mobility challenges, gardening takes on heightened value. Here are ways to improve access. read |
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 Rain Catch System Use natural rainwater for yard and garden, while saving on your water bill. more info Build - it - Yourself • portable garden cloche • child's wheelbarrow |
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