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Stuffed Zucchini Flower Recipe
Every year early in July there is an abundance of male squash flowers in the garden. Zucchini blossoms are a very low calorie snack when eaten by themselves, and are...
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Early Season Foraging
It's hard not to get excited for outdoor activities when the snow starts melting and the warmer temperatures arrive. Foraging is a great way to get out in the early...
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Foraging Pine Pollen
Do you love going on foraging adventures? Looking to try new types of foraging? Collecting pollen from the red pine tree is not the most common type of foraging but...
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Rhubarb Jam
Looking for a way to preserve the goodness of rhubarb so you can enjoy the tarty deliciousness all year round? Here is a great and easy to follow recipe that'll...
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Hardening Off Indoor Started Plants
Hardening your plants off before subjecting them to constant outdoor exposure is paramount in the gardening process or the time spent caring for them indoors could very well be wasted....
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Getting Your Raised Bed Garden Soil Right, Part II
In our last Blog Post, we covered the basics of the type of soil and soil amendments you may want to add to your raised bed garden! In Part II,...
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Getting your Raised Bed Garden Soil Right, Part I
Growing in raised beds can be really rewarding. A common question that arises for people interested in growing in a raised bed for the first time is “what do I...
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Garden Design: Staple Crops, Nutrient-Dense Crops & Fun Crops
Following permaculture principles and inspiration from Ben Falk's Whole Systems Design Farm in Vermont, we've created a template garden plan to maximize use of staple, nutrient-dense crops, fun crops while...
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Sample Raised Bed Garden Design- Wildflowers, Vegetables, and Herbs (Oh My!)
This is a simple garden plan that is great for beginner gardeners. Included are annual vegetables, as well as herbs and flowers that attract beneficial insects.
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Growing Tulips Indoors
The winter is long and cold, but you can add a little bit of spring to your place by growing some of your favorite tulip varieties indoors. Here we provide...
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Wild Tea and Pollinator Garden Design
When designing a garden, it is always fun when you can incorporate plants that serve multiple purposes. This simple design incorporates some of our wildflowers that double as delicious and...
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Companion Planting for Increased Garden Success!
Yes you can plant wildflowers in your vegetable garden. In fact, the planting combination is part of a process termed 'Companion Planting' which can decrease pest, disease, and weed pressure...