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The Farmer’s Almanac: Fact vs. Fiction

The Farmer’s Almanac: Fact vs. Fiction

Mar 7th 2023

For nearly the entire history of the U.S., The Farmer's Almanac and the Old Farmer's Almanac have been part of American culture. When I was growing up my father would bring home the World Almanac and Book of Facts that my brother and I read from cover to cover. But we no longer wait anxiously for th …
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How to Make Perfume at Home

How to Make Perfume at Home

Mar 7th 2023

Please close your eyes, and let’s go down the nostalgic lane. Think of all the beautiful flower smells you can recollect – the first smell you vividly remember as a kid, the lovely rose for or from that first crush. I bet you are already smiling. What if we can capture these fragrances a …
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How to Start a Community Garden

How to Start a Community Garden

Mar 7th 2023

What is a community garden? It is a way for like-minded folks interested in gardening to grow vegetables, flowers, or other plants in a common space. A community garden can save gardeners space in their own yards, offer a place to garden for apartment dwellers and provide a great way to meet neighbo …
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Top DIY Greenhouse Plans

Top DIY Greenhouse Plans

Mar 7th 2023

Greenhouses offer gardeners and farmers many advantages. They let you raise seedlings earlier in the spring than Mother Nature would allow outdoors and keep mature plants alive longer into the fall. You can even grow some crops in some areas year-round with a greenhouse. In addition to helping, you …
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How to Build a Greenhouse Cheaply and Well

How to Build a Greenhouse Cheaply and Well

Mar 7th 2023

Greenhouses offer numerous benefits. In colder climates, they extend the growing season. You can start seed and seedlings earlier and harvest crops later. A good greenhouse also can let gardeners raise plants that would not otherwise grow in their climate zone. In addition, because they are enclose …
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How to Find a Leak in a Pond Liner

How to Find a Leak in a Pond Liner

Mar 3rd 2023

An artificial pond can provide your property aesthetic beauty as well as a dependable supply of water and a place for fish and wildlife to thrive. But a leaking pond liner can be quite problematic depending on the size and scale of the issue. Fortunately, it is usually an easy problem to fix. DripW …
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What Are the Different Drip Irrigation Tubing Sizes?

What Are the Different Drip Irrigation Tubing Sizes?

Mar 2nd 2023

As extremely dry conditions persist in greater areas of our nation, more folks are waking up to the benefits of drip irrigation. Because a drip irrigation waters plants slowly, it does so more efficiently by reducing evaporation. It can cut water use and save money on water bills. Drip irrigation of …
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Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

Mar 2nd 2023

We are all annoyed by mosquitos. They can bite and itch, and their buzz is annoying too. When thinking about planting plants that repel mosquitoes, I pick ones with a dual purpose. I like to choose plants that will add beauty to my yard, deck, or vegetable garden, and if possible, I want to select e …
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Landscape and Garden Trends 2023

Landscape and Garden Trends 2023

Mar 2nd 2023

Practical gardening is highly popular right now. If you want to enhance or update your landscape and garden in 2023, it's a great time to add popular trends and some timeless designs to your project. Surrounding yourself with natural beauty isn't frivolous, and it is a worthwhile endeavor that impro …
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