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Diana’s hilly new garden – Digging

May 13, 2025 My friend Diana Kirby moved across town 6 years ago and has been making her new garden in very different conditions...

More fox and owl action in the garden

May 12, 2025 I’d seen her, but my husband hadn’t. So yesterday evening, we did a fox stakeout. As the sun went down, we...

Why are Mycorrhizae Important? – Mother Earth News

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased...

How to Grow the Most Nutrient-Dense Vegetables – Mother Earth News

Learn how to grow the most nutrient-dense vegetables by starting with healthy soil to get the nutrients needed to produce the most...

How To Transplant Plants Outside – Mother Earth News

Ready for some transplanting seedlings examples? Learn how to transplant plants outside to get your vegetable garden ready for summer!There are clear...

Direct Seeding & Transplanting with The Heijunka Board – Mother Earth News

Learn the difference between transplanting and direct seeding your vegetable garden. Utilize the Heijunka Board Calendar method for the best time to...

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These Power Pruners Completely Changed How I Prune Hydrangeas

Every spring, I grab my pruners and dread the chore of pruning my very mature, woody panicle hydrangeas. If you’ve ever struggled with thick...

Salty Soils: How Growers Adapt to Rising Seas 101

As sea levels rise, saltwater is ruining coastal farmland. Discover the “salty” solutions farmers and Clemson University researchers are using Salty Soils: Sea levels are...

8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...