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04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Easy cukes: How to grow cucumbers for summer

What makes the cucumber truly special is how easy it is to grow. All you need is planning and patience, and soon enough you’ll have jar after jar of this amazingly versatile vegetable. Not only is it a refreshing addition to summer salads, but it’s also an effective treatment against sunburn. GardeningKnowHow.com states that there are two basic […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Make time for thyme: How to grow your own thyme

If you feel like your roast chicken is missing that special something, a pinch of thyme might just do the trick. Now, you could go to your local farmers’ market to purchase a small bundle of thyme… or you could grow it yourself in your very own backyard. Not only is this aromatic, flavorful herb […]

03/25/2017 / By Russel Davis

These raised bed gardening tricks beat traditional gardening every time

Raised bed gardening has been in practice among agriculture enthusiasts for years. Simply put, raised bed gardening is a method that makes use of elevated garden beds to cultivate a variety of crops. Modern raised bed gardens use frames of wood, concrete blocks or timber, and are relatively easy to construct. Gardeners have touted the many […]

05/10/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

How to make sure the pallets you’re using for your vertical gardens aren’t toxic

(Homesteading.news) Using repurposed materials for your home garden is a win-win. Not only are recycled materials more sustainable and better for the environment, but they also add a rustic-looking, decorative touch to your garden. Currently, one of the most popular gardening trends are small vertical gardens, typically made possible using recycled wooden pallets. While an […]

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