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Garden Pest Control Naturally
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Pests are part of gardening. Chemicals are not the answer. The first step is healthy soil. Healthy plants resist pests. Feed the soil, not the plant. Encourage beneficial insects.

Soil Health Matters
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Soil Health Matters

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Soil is not dirt. It is a living system. Feed it and it feeds you. Healthy soil is full of microorganisms. They break down organic matter and feed plant roots. Add compost. It is t

Compost in Small Spaces
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You can compost without a big yard. A countertop bin collects scraps. Choose one with a charcoal filter to control smell. Empty it regularly. Bokashi composting ferments scraps ind

Save Seeds for Next Year
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Saving seeds saves money and preserves varieties. Pick seeds from your best plants. Strong, healthy, productive plants pass on good traits. Let seeds dry fully. Moist seeds rot in

Water Your Garden Right
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Watering seems simple. Most people do it wrong. Water deeply, not frequently. Shallow watering makes shallow roots. Deep watering builds deep, drought resistant roots. The morning

Build a Raised Garden Bed
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Raised beds are easier to garden. Better soil, fewer weeds, less bending. Choose the location. Six hours of sun minimum. Level ground. Use cedar or redwood. They resist rot. Pressu

Flowers for Pollinators
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Pollinators need flowers. Your garden can help. Bees need nectar and pollen. Butterflies need host plants and nectar. Hummingbirds need tube shaped flowers. Plant natives. Local po

Start Your First Garden
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Starting a garden is simple. Start small. Pick a sunny spot. Most vegetables need six hours of sun. Start with containers or a small bed. A few square feet is enough for year one.

Herbs to Grow Indoors
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Fresh herbs beat dried. Grow them on your windowsill. Basil loves sun. A south facing window works. Pinch the tops to keep it bushy. Mint grows anywhere. It is invasive outside, so

Permaculture Principles
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Permaculture designs gardens that sustain themselves. The first principle is observe. Watch your site for a year. Sun, shade, water, wind. Design for what is actually there. The se

Create a Cutting Garden
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A cutting garden is a plot dedicated to flowers you cut and bring inside. Choose flowers that bloom all season. Zinnias, sunflowers, dahlias, cosmos. Plant in rows. Cutting gardens