Category Archives: Weed Control

Perfect Potatoes In Any Soil (Or Nearly None)

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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And Joyful Gardening The Lazy Way Those whose gardens have been over-run by enthusiastic potato escapees may wonder why on earth anybody needs to know how to grow potatoes. They might rather inquire how NOT to grow potatoes. However, the … Continue reading →

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Cover Crops Boost Soil Power

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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To Build Soil And Foil Weeds, Sow Fall Cover Crops Though summer is fading, the still-warm days of fall are an excellent  time to do all sorts of garden chores, from planting trees and shrubs to prepping new beds and … Continue reading →

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Enticing Kids Into The Garden

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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If we’re lucky, their connection to the natural world will last a lifetime and they will in turn entice the gardeners of their own tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Growing Spectacular Strawberries in Containers

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Splendid Strawberries For Every Garden Strawberries are among America’s favorite fruits, appearing in everything from salad dressings and cereals to toothpaste and lip balm. Since strawberries rank first on the list of foods that retain significantly high levels of … Continue reading →

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