Grow Extra to Share! One out of six Americans is food insecure, meaning they don’t know from where their next meal will come. No matter where you live, there are people in your community that are experiencing hunger. Food pantries help fill in the gaps but are continuously lacking in healthy, fresh produce to offer. …
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How to Grow More in Less Space with a Vertical Garden Source: Roots And Refuge Farm What Is a Vertical Garden? Put very simply, a vertical garden is a way to encourage fruits, vegetables, herbs or flowers to grow up instead of down on the ground, by means of some kind of support or structure. It …
Rainwater Harvesting 101: What is it, What are the benefits & How to build rain barrels Source: Innovative Water Solutions, Snohomish Conservation District What is Rainwater Harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is collecting the run-off from a structure or other impervious surface in order to store it for later use. Traditionally, this involves harvesting the rain from a …
Enabled Garden Design – Learn About Gardening With Disabilities Accessible Gardens By: Jackie Carroll Doctors now tell us that gardening is a therapeutic activity that fortifies the mind, body and spirit. As gardeners, we’ve always known that the sun and soil that gives life to our plants also facilitate growth in our own lives. So …
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Gardening by the Moon is a great way to plan your garden. Many of our readers follow the age-old practice of planting by the Moon’s phase for a healthier, more productive garden. The basic idea behind Planting by the Moon is that cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Just as the Moon’s gravitational pull causes tides to rise and …
Tips for the Aging Gardener I have a confession to make…my body is aging! At this point in my life, I’m starting to think about ways to simplify gardening tasks and change things up so that I will never have to give up gardening. With aging in mind, I’ve pulled together a hearty list of …
March Gardening Tips for the Pacific Northwest Winter’s long wait is almost over. Get busy outdoors. As the weather starts to warm, it’s time to dig in on planting, pruning, and pest control. Divide Perennials Early spring is the ideal time to divide crowded clumps of summer- and fall-blooming perennials. This includes purple coneflowers, Shasta …
