Category Archives: Garden Prep

Easy Care Garden Tips For Fall

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Simple Sustainable Gardening Over the past few months, I’ve offered you several posts about simple and effective sustainable gardening techniques. Here are a few more ideas for you to consider as the great fall cleanup time arrives. Pinpoint Problems First … Continue reading →

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Free Composting Materials

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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In really weedy situations, smother mulches can solve your problems surprisingly fast. Here in Kitsap County, county crews trialed smother mulches of various kinds on extensive mats of long-established ivy. Continue reading →

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Wild Windy Weather

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Though the October rains are still warm, sudden cold can swoop down from the North overnight, leaving frozen hoses, broken pots, and damaged plants in its wake. Before you move to that armchair for the winter, take a few minutes to get ready for the coming cold. Continue reading →

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