Techniques - Page 102 of 198 - Fine Gardening
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Design
The Best Varieties of Campanula
Contemplating the myriad of campanulas makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. The diversity of floral shapes, blossom colors, and plant habits is both astounding and enticing.…
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Kitchen Gardening
How Redworms Reproduce
If you've ever laid in bed at night, staring at the ceiling and wondering "How do worms make babies?" Have I got a post for you.
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Article
Salad Days
We've had a cool spring and rain so this year the salad greens are phenomenal. And I don't just mean lettuce (although I love the choices we have)... no ho…
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Kitchen Gardening
Thoughts on Compost Activators and Inoculators
Want to rev up your compost a little?
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Kitchen Gardening
There’s A Garden App For That, Part III
Need to identify a pest, plant or disease? Look no further than your mobile apps.
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Article
Springtime in the Emerald Isle
Just returned from a trip to Ireland, where the countryside is lush and green from the spring rains--no wonder its moniker is the Emerald Isle. Come take a brief tour…
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How-To
Trapping Garden Pests With Yellow
Yellow can attract (and therefore trap) two of the worst gardening pests, the destructive cucumber beetle and the dreaded squash vine borer.
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How-To
Create Perfect Conditions for Roses
Roses have their own special requirements to do well. Instead of fussing with them, many people just skip the plants entirely. But there is a better way. You can give…
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Video
Tons and Tons of Bulbs at Chicago Botanic Garden
Ever wondered who plants all those bulbs that pop up at your favorite botanical garden each spring? See how this garden handles this herculean task in this video. Every year,…
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Kitchen Gardening
Vegetables That Dig a Shady Garden
Don't let a little shade get you down. Some vegetables are made for the shade!