Tag: grow guide
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Grow Your Own: Garlic
Why plant garlic? Garlic (Allium sativum) is an incredibly common ingredient in meals from cultures the world over. It is also readily available at the grocery store, supermarket, farmer’s market, corner store, co-op, bodega, convenience store, and anywhere else you might purchase food, and it is typically very affordable. So why bother to grow your…
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Cover Crops for the Backyard Garden
As a homesteader and home gardener working with a small space, I am always looking for sustainable ways to maximize my garden production. The more I can get out of my little garden, the better! Everything starts with soil health. Healthy soil produces healthy plants. It really is that simple, and that complicated. The thing…