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Moss as Mulch
Green tongue liverwort, broom, hook, frecklepelt, and sickle. Not potions and characters from a Harry Potter novel, rather common names...

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Dec 3, 20205 min read


Heat Sinks
TOMATOES THROUGH MID NOVEMBER. It is rather extraordinary how a simple thing like hot stone can make the difference between a good...

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Nov 25, 20207 min read


Herb Spiral
If I had huge aspirations but a small outdoor space, the one thing I would build to guarantee the biggest return on investment would be...

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Nov 19, 20208 min read


In Situ Worm Composting
I first heard learned about 'in situ', (Latin for on-site on in-place) worm communities several years ago in relation to fruit orchards...

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Nov 12, 20208 min read


Delicious, Nutritious Soil
One should be comfortable with, better yet 'love' soil and compost, to be a successful gardener or an urban farmer. Since last fall, I've...

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Nov 4, 202011 min read


Tiny Orchards & Potted Fruit Trees
During an early fall walkabout in my urban permaculture garden, I chatted with Frank Giustra about how city and suburban gardeners can...

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Oct 28, 20208 min read


No-Dig garden beds and containers
While it may seem counterintuitive, late summer and fall are the perfect times to prepare for next gardening season. Creating new no-dig...

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Oct 20, 20206 min read


Beemushroomed - a love affair with bees
The magical and hopeful relationship between fungi and bee health. Nature is perfect!

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Oct 2, 20207 min read


Tomato Love
Home canning tomatoes with Modern Farmer's Frank Giustra and Chef Robert Bartley. Story & Recipe. A #milliongardensmovement initiative

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Sep 22, 20207 min read
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