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5 Great Veggies to Grow in the Winter

5 Great Veggies to Grow in the Winter

Nov 6th 2016

Don’t let your garden stand empty this winter. With a little help, most of us can grow the vegetables mentioned below. In the northernmost states, a greenhouse, a high tunnel, a row cover or a small hot frame might be needed. Most southern areas of the US are well suited for growing winter crops out …
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Growing Your Own Herbs

Growing Your Own Herbs

Apr 21st 2016

Every Day is Earth Day at Dripworks. I know the theme this year is all about planting trees, but today I was inspired to write about how I celebrate our planet every day in the meals I prepare with my own fresh culinary herbs. They don’t take up much space to grow and they add spice to the rice, and …
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Gardening & Baseball – Our National Pastimes

Gardening & Baseball – Our National Pastimes

Apr 6th 2016

I was driving to work the other day, radio tuned to my usual sports talk station, and the airwaves were all abuzz with chatter about opening day for the 2016 baseball season. It made me think of the work (dedication and sweat), thought (planning and strategy), and emotion (the thrill when the work p …
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Springtime Checklist

Springtime Checklist

Mar 16th 2016

It doesn’t matter how long the winter lingers, spring is always sure to follow. It is never too early to start prepping for your spring garden. Don’t let the chilly weather stop you from getting your garden off to a good start. Prepare your soil It is a good idea to till your garden area, a good 8 …
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Starting your Veggies from Seed

Starting your Veggies from Seed

Feb 24th 2016

Starting a vegetable garden from seed is an age old tradition. At Dripworks I am once again getting the display garden ready for planting. With Spring less than a month away, I have the “itch” to roll out the electric heating mat on an upper shelf in our little Solexx greenhouse and plug it in. The …
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Vertical Gardens

Vertical Gardens

Nov 11th 2015

Want an artistic twist to your garden, patio, or landscape? Wish you could grow more flowers or veggies in the space you already have? Vertical gardening is a way to add creativity, beauty and dramatic appeal while maximizing your space. If you live in an urban area with only a small patio, balcony, …
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The Nourishing Gardens of Esalen

The Nourishing Gardens of Esalen

Oct 28th 2015

Esalen, a haven devoted to the exploration of human potential, is located in Big Sur, California. Recently, my wife, Nancy, and I had a very enriching experience while visiting with our nephew, Sam, who works there. Located on Esalen’s breathtaking grounds are five acres of vegetable and flow …
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10 Gardening Blogs We Love!

10 Gardening Blogs We Love!

Oct 1st 2015

A quick look around will reveal the many garden blogs available online these days. The ones we enjoy the most are informational, beautiful, and contain personal insights that leave you feeling like you just visited the garden of a new found friend. Here are a few of our current favorites! Garden Be …
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Plant Now for a Fall Vegetable Garden

Plant Now for a Fall Vegetable Garden

Aug 16th 2015

Although most of the country recently experienced a terrible heat spell, two months from now we’ll be wishing we had planted some vegetable crops in late Summer. Crops do surprisingly well in the cool fall weather with fewer insects and weeds, and more rain. No, I’m not talking about tom …
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