Growing your own potatoes will pay big dividends in flavor and nutrition, especially if you grow them organically. Sure, you can buy a ten-pound bag of potatoes in the supermarket for a song, but have you ever put your nose to the mesh opening on that bag and sniffed? Chemicals, fungicide, heaven knows what! How [...]
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How to Grow Potatoes Organically
March 20th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Container gardening, Food Gardening, Potatoes, Vegetable Gardening
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden the Easy Way
March 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Composting & Fertilizers, DIY Projects & Tool Talk, Irrigation, Landscape Design, Vegetable Gardening
I’ve distilled many years of vegetable gardening experience into a few easy steps. Follow the directions below and you’ll be knee-deep in yummy veggies before you know it!
Location – Choose a spot with at least six hours of sunlight and access to water.
Method – Decide on in-ground or above-ground.
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How to Care For a Vegetable Garden
March 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Composting & Fertilizers, Insects, Irrigation, Plant Diseases, Vegetable Gardening
Irrigation – Make sure you understand the watering needs of each crop you’re growing. Watering at root level is the best method of irrigation because it prevent rot problems and saves a huge amount of water. Lay soaker hoses or drip lines when creating your garden or add them later.
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