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A tour through some raised beds covered in giant lettuces and other delights fed by a rich quail and chicken manure mulch!
Lettuce is an easy-to-grow, cool season crop that’s typically planted in spring for an early summer harvest, or in mid-summer ...
Bees are very active in warm weather. There is simply so much pollen and nectar to collect. Sometimes, a bee colony may swarm ...
With the right growing conditions, you can grow corn in your own garden. Here's what to know to easily grow corn for an ...
Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...
Summer may bring sunshine and ripe tomatoes, but it also tests a gardener’s patience — and their plants' endurance. Amid ...
The Brown County Sheriff’ The sheriff’s office said several inmates were selected to participate in the program. The inmates have planted lettuce, potatoes, peas, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, lavender, ...
Inspired by Monty Don’s tips for softening hard landscaping, I decided to try turning my block paving into a mini edible ...
Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...
"Most salad greens—leaf lettuce, kale, spinach, mustard greens—are quicker to mature and a safe bet," says Gerdes. Loose leaf and head lettuce take about six to eight weeks until they're ready for ...
I wrote about travel, the gift of a lifetime. This week, we’re time traveling, and I don’t mean science fiction. This ...
Care requirements: Full to partial sun; well-draining soil rich in organic matter ...