Techniques - Page 178 of 198 - Fine Gardening

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    The 30-Mile Gardening Rule

    Landscape designer, horticulturist and author Maureen Gilmer encourages gardeners to embrace their inner tightwad in her new book, “The Small Budget Gardener: All the Dirt on Saving Money in Your…

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    Plant a Row for the Hungry by Growing Extra Vegetables

    I rarely put on my serious voice here at Vegetable Gardener, but this is really, super-duper important.

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    Sweet Bay (Laurus Nobilis): The Herb of Frankenstein

    Truth be told I would still describe its attitude as mild-mannered. But in a baby Godzilla sort of way.

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    Tools of The (Gardening) Trade

    Here's your list of required and "oh, I forgot that!" tools for gardening the right way.

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    When is a Pear a Vegetable?

    The sharp spines of the Opuntia can be intimidating, but once they’re removed, the “nopales” turns into a nutritious vegetable that defies its prickly appearance.

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    Break the Bulb Monotony

    What would spring be without daffodils and tulips? Despite their beauty, the same bulbs can get a little boring year after year. By adding a few special, colorful, and often…

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    How to Easily Grow Potatoes in a Can

    No matter what type of gardener you are—be it vegetable, ornamental, or both—the space you have to grow your plants often dictates your choices. So as a gardener whose “garden”…

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    Punished for pruning

    A 67-year-old woman faces felony charges for pruning branches and briars in a greenbelt near her Dallas, Texas neighborhood.

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    Grow Heirloom Peas This Spring

    Peas are one crop that no spring garden should be without. They're one of the oldest cultivated vegetables as there's been evidence of peas found throughout Egypt, Europe, Asia and…

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    Tips For Small Vegetable Beds

    One thing is for sure, nothing is more delightful than a small garden bed packed with gorgeous produce.