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Learn how to plant your own garden to improve your health
Published on May 20, 2016
Find out where plant, how to plant, and how to manage your garden to grow fresh, nutritious and delicious food all season long. -
Educational benefits of school gardening for students
Published on May 16, 2016
Research shows that school gardens can improve academic achievement. -
What makes a good school garden activity?
Published on May 10, 2016
There are lots of existing garden activities and curriculum, but there are certain qualities to look for to make sure they are appropriate for your students. -
Build up your school garden’s soil health using compost
Published on May 2, 2016
Follow these tips for creating, purchasing and using compost. -
Home gardeners can donate produce to food pantries
Published on April 29, 2016
Plan now to grow extra produce to help alleviate hunger in your community. -
Growing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees
Published on April 22, 2016
When establishing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees, select juglone-tolerant vegetables and plant in raised beds with barriers that prevent walnut roots growing into the bed. -
Grow something new and different in your vegetable garden
Published on February 29, 2016
Broaden your vegetable horizons this year by planting something new and different like different colored carrots, golden beets or smaller watermelon varieties. -
Planting a smart vegetable garden
Published on February 9, 2016
Considering which vegetables you like, how much space you have for them and how you'll meet their growing requirements will help you achieve a rewarding harvest. -
Hollow heart in potatoes
Published on January 6, 2016
An open cavity in the middle of potatoes is a defect known as hollow heart. -
Sweet potato or yam: Which is it?
Published on September 25, 2015
Sweet potatoes are a rich source of Vitamin A.