Category Archives: Soil

Ornamental And Edible Oreganos

Mediterranean Kitchen & Garden Delights Edible or ornamental, perennial oreganos are among my favorite easy-going border edgers. Deer and disease resistant, their long lasting flowers are always lovely and sometimes fabulous, even (or especially) in their dried stage, making them … Continue reading

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No To Peat Moss, Yes To Dairy Manure

Sustainable Manure, Land Raped Peat Moss I find it heartbreaking to see well-meaning people buying bales of peat moss. Old-think gardening promoted peat moss heavily, but all forms of sphagnum peat moss are harvested by destroying boggy natural habitats. Worst … Continue reading

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Training Trees And Vines On Walls

Wall Candy I’ve always lusted after one of those multi-grafted fruit trees, with compatible varieties chosen to cross-pollinate each other and produce several kinds of fruit on a single tree. However, my resident deer population is equally interested in feasting … Continue reading

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Protecting Pollinators At Home And Afield

More Ways To Safeguard The Food Chain Bee friendly gardening is gaining momentum as awareness of pollinator problems becomes more widespread. The good news is that even a small patch of wholesome food and safe habitat can be of service … Continue reading

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