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The DirtThe winner of Sean Conway’s Cultivating Life is…
Congratulations to Fine Gardening member CTGarden, winner of Sean Conway's Cultivating Life, 125 Projects for Backyard Living
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The DirtBook Giveaway: Container Gardening – 250 Design Ideas & Techniques
Our first book giveaway was such a success that we've decided to make it a weekly post. This week we're giving away a copy of Container Gardening - 250 Design…
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The DirtMake a Wooden Garden Tote
Here's a project plan for a garden tote that you can complete in an afternoon. And you don't even need to be a handyperson.
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The DirtBook Giveaway: Sean Conway’s Cultivating Life – 125 Projects for Backyard Living
As editors, many great books come across our desks. Going forward we're going to offer up these books to you, our loyal readers. This time we're giving away a copy…
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The DirtIf life gives you dandelions, make wine!
I already have dozens of dandelions blooming in my lawn. Dozens, I say. I've always known you could make dandelion wine, but thought it would be complicated and would require…
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The DirtTips for Growing Veggies in Containers
If you have limited space and time but still want to try your hand at growing vegetables, think containers. No yard is necessary; a patio, deck, windowbox, or even a…
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The DirtPick the next cover of Fine Gardening
It's not easy picking a cover for Fine Gardening, nor is it fun (OK it is). But trying to guess what will sell and what won't is almost impossible. Sure,…
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The DirtMarch Contest Winner
Given the recent weather in the midwest, perhaps our "Signs of Spring" gallery contest was a bit premature. Like everyone else, we're anxious for the warmer weather and the start…
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The DirtUsing Garden Microclimates to Your Advantage
As a meteorologist in New England, I know how fickle the weather can be. Our climate brings us cold snowy winters and warm humid summers, and temperatures can vary by…
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The DirtTest your gardening IQ
Can you pick out a native plant from a list or identify items that are okay to compost? Take our trivia quiz and put your garden knowledge to the test.
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