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The third-oldest industry - home-based nursery business
Michael and LInda Harlan started a nursery in their backyard with a $200 investment by replanting seedlings in gallon containers and selling them to retail ......(Continue Reading) A winter home for herbs - starting a window sill garden
In winter there are five herbs that make good starter gardens. They are oregano, chives, mint, rosemary and thyme. Instructions for starting a windowsill ......(Continue Reading)Why you should plant now for permanence
Advantages and disadvantages of fall and spring planting are presented. Most permanent landscape plants should be planted in the fall, contrary to common ......(Continue Reading)Starting from seed: Germinating your own plants strengthens your connection to nature and brings a healthy variety to both garden and table
LAST FALL I PLANTED garlic in my garden; now every time I peel a store-bought clove, I remember for a moment that the pale, aromatic crescent in my hand is actually a seed. Meanwhile, I look with a...(Continue Reading)Sow some fun: get together with friends for a seed-starting party and reap the benefits
Like a seed itself, a seed-planting party can grow into a whole season of rewards. It starts in winter with a group of friends, fueled by garden-inspired ......(Continue Reading)
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