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How to Grow Mustard Greens as a Garden Cover Crop

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by Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy raising mustard greens in your early spring or fall garden? Did you know this plant can be used for more than eating? Mustard greens make an amazing cover crop. If you’d like to try growing this plant as a way to protect your garden area, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Growing Vegetables Tagged With: cover crops, garden cover crops, growing mustard greens, soil health, vegetable gardening

How to Increase the Number of Earth Worms in Your Garden Soil

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Earth Worms

Earthworms, also known as Lumbricus terrestris or angleworms, can grow up to 14 inches. They’re something that all of us in North America are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to the “slimy, gooey” things and learned to either love or loathe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Soil & Composting Tagged With: composting, earth worms, earthworms, earthworms in garden, soil health, Soil Quality

Good Crop Rotation Partners: Quick Reference List

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One of the simplest ways to keep your crops healthy is to move particular crops from bed to bed every year, so that plant diseases and insect pests can't get a hold as easily as they otherwise might. While this can be difficult in a small garden, it's not impossible. If you know … [Read more...]

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Scientists Say: Don’t Rake Leaves

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don't rake fall leaves

Unless you’re raking a pile of leaves to jump in, it isn’t much fun. And, a large yard with a lot of trees means all day raking. So, if you’re not looking for free mulch or to compost leaves, scientists suggest leaving them alone to benefit wildlife and the garden. Yes, let the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Soil & Composting Tagged With: brush shelter, composting leaves, dont rake leaves, free mulch, leaf habitat, leaf mold, leaf mulch, leaf soil amendment, leaf wildlife, soil health

3 Great Tips for Container Gardening Drainage

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No matter where you live, if you have access to even the smallest patio or porch, you can grow a successful container garden. In fact, container gardens are likely the most popular type of garden in the world. They're fun, easy, and inexpensive. Most container gardens will use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, Specialty Gardening Tagged With: best planters for container gardens, building healthy soil, container garden drainage, container gardening, gardening tips for container gardens, planter drainage, soil drainage, soil health

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