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Preserving Fall Leaves for Eco-Friendly Autumn Décor
Preserve your favourite fall leaves with two simple, eco-friendly methods. Add a touch of nature to your home with this quick, sustainable craft idea.
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Planting Nature’s Way: Seeding Wildflowers in Fall
Planting wildflowers in fall is the easiest way to get earlier blooms, stronger plants, and skip the hassle of seed stratification. Learn when, where, and how to sow seeds this...
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"Fast Food" Garden - Quick Yielding Vegetables & Garden Plans
If you’re looking for a garden that delivers fresh, homegrown produce in the shortest time possible, a “Fast Food” Garden is the way to go! By selecting these quick-maturing varieties...
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Savour the Seasons: The Culinary Case for Seasonal Eating
In a world where fruits and vegetables are available year-round at the local grocery store, it's easy to get into a routine of eating the same foods all year long....
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Cattail Foraging
Cattails are a seriously under appreciated plant. Every part of the plant is either edible or has some great uses for surviving and thriving.
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Late Season Planting
Many folks forget that there are vegetable varieties you can sow in July and August and harvest in the fall. Many of our hardy, short season vegetables are ideal choices...
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Seed Stratification Explained- Part 2
In part 1 of this blog post, I explained what stratification is and why you need to do it. In this second portion, I'll walk through two techniques to stratify...
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Seed Stratification Explained- Part 1
What is seed stratification, why do some native plants need it and what happens if I don't stratify my seeds? In this first blog post, I'll explain the WHY behind...
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Fall is for pumpkin spiced lattes... and planting wildflowers!
Skip the fuss- plant your wildflower seeds in the fall! Learn why fall is the best time to plant your wildflowers seeds. We provide easy to follow steps on when,...