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I live in suburbia. My soil is worthless as they scrape everything off down to the clay (here at least it's clay), build the house and then use a...

OK, so raised from seed from Baker, they are 2'-3' high and not producing, I see a few blooms, but nothing else... is this normal? Rancher

Took a few pics this morning while out in the garden. I'm recovering from surgery last week and today is the first day I've been out in a bit....

the chart for NM chili's its a heat index =)

The attached document is... lengthy but about page 20 the pictures of beneficial insects with a chart for how you can attract them to your...

Here is a man with a mission. He isn't waiting for the world to fall apart. He see's what is happening and is doing something about it. I...

I really like this guys approach to gardening for long term survival. He lets nature do the breeding for hardy plants that are tailored to his...

I have acquired two horse troughs. I have painted them (outside only) and have not decided what to plant. They have both had drain holes drilled...

Both vermiculite and perlite are inorganic products, both are relatively sterile, and both are often used as soil additives. Vermiculite is a...

I like to eat sprouts with my salads and as a vegetable. Radish and alfalfa sprouts are an excellent spicy crunch! I use to use cheese cloth but...

I love a good scuffle hoe for smaller beds. I can work it push or pull for aerating the soil and for removing weeds at the root. [IMG] Amazon.com...

so I'm getting ready to do my first Organic, non-GMO, Heirloom seed vegetable garden this year. it will be about half an acre. but I do have some...

HInt: The picture was taken today! [IMG] [IMG] This mantis should have laid eggs and died by now. Tough little sucker. We will probabbly get...

Well this is going to be my first try at a garden. I plan on canning as much as possible for the winter but I am hitting a snag on what to plant....

Howdy all! So, I got some snow yesterday, so I am taking that as my cue to start planning next year's gardening adventure, as opposed to this...

Ever since I saw RobBobs YT video of his wicking beds I'd been wanting to build a few, and today we finally got one set up. Several years ago I...

Defleaing the dog and drinking with a friend. It occurred to me I should probably stock diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth (food grade) is...

This is brilliant and so simple. Makes me smack my head and say "now why didn't I think of that" Do-It-Yourself Soil Test Find out if your soil...

Three days ago all of my zucchini plants looked fabulous. Then one day, one looked a little wilty. I thought perhaps it was dry so I gave it some...

I found a great place for Organic and Heirloom Garden seeds. I purchased from them last year and had the best garden I've ever raised. I just...

I recommend watching the video backtoedenfilm.com by placing wood chips (example is from a tree trimming company) in your garden and around...

Background on our property: Our soil has clay and is not very healthy. About 6 years ago we brought in a load of amended topsoil, tilled it in...

All areas that are encompassed in preparing the soil Different manures, fertilizers, composts- what do you add? When is the best time to add...

Doing some research on a question tonight and found a good resource for assorted gardening articles, specifically geared towards colder...

[MEDIA] Startin' cleanup of the tower....needs to be scrubbed with bleach...in progress. I will edit this main post as needed to provide more...

It may have some potential for extending the growing season in cool zones. [IMG] How to Make a Recycled Wine Bottle Solar Heated Garden Bed...