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Compost to protect the air and water and help prevent fall wildfires
Published on October 20, 2013
Composting instead of burning leaves and other garden wastes helps to protect the environment, prevent wildfires and improve soils for healthier plants. -
Your garden party of fall cleanup tasks
Published on October 16, 2013
Time is running out for a fall spiff-up. Follow these tips for what to do and not do when cleaning up your garden this fall. -
Tune up your compost pile by turning it over
Published on August 27, 2013
Turning your compost pile adds heat, moisture and air to speed up decay and generate new soil. -
Making a manure sandwich: Adding compost manure to garden beds
Published on August 27, 2013
No, it’s not what it sounds like. But this is a sandwich smart gardeners can make that garden beds will really enjoy. -
The secret to good lawns is good soil
Published on July 25, 2013
Many home lawns face challenges that can’t be solved with fertilizer or pesticide applications. Often you have to look deeper to find the solution. -
Fertilizing established perennial gardens – feed ‘em and weep
Published on May 17, 2013
Smart gardeners know that heavy fertilization of perennial garden plants leads to flopping over half-way through the season. -
Mulching landscape beds FAQs
Published on May 2, 2013
As the weather warms and homeowners and landscapers become active, many questions begin to arise when it comes to mulching landscape beds. -
On-farm composting workshop to be held April 10
Published on March 22, 2013
Participants will learn how to recycle plant waste and make compost on their farm. -
Smart gardeners build soil fertility to produce healthy plants
Published on February 28, 2013
Build up your soil by taking a soil test to determine nutrient requirements, adding organic matter and planting cover crops. -
Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils.
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