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Category: Gardening
How to Start a Community Garden
Seeds of Grace is a non-profit that builds community gardens in Washington State and Mexico. Each garden donates their produce to community organizations such as homeless shelters, food banks, after school programs, and Meals on Wheels. I sat down with Seeds of Grace founder, Karole Johnson, to ask her how others can start building community gardens where they live. She offered several helpful suggestions based on what she has learned over the years.
Fall Gardening Checklist
Our outdoor growing season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for gardening chores just yet. There are many things you can do right now to make the best of the remaining season and set yourself up for success next year.
Grow Microgreens for a Powerful Vitamin Boost
We all know it is good for us to take our vitamins, especially in a world where our store bought food is nutrient deficient. Our food lacks vitamins and minerals because our soil is not as healthy as it used to be, and because our food is irradiated before itContinue reading
4 DIY Fertilizers for Your Garden
Most people probably don’t realize that the weeds they are trying to kill are some of the most beneficial medicines on the planet. Learn how comfrey, stinging nettles and dandelions can improve the health of your body and your garden.
Grow Your Own Back to Eden Garden
There is a garden nestled among the trees of Sequim, WA, that has gained worldwide attention through an internet documentary called Back to Eden. The documentary stars a humble, but revolutionary, gardener named Paul Gautschi and his home garden. Paul hasn’t watered his garden in 34 years, he doesn’t rotate his crops or till his soil, and his only garden tools are a rake and a wheelbarrow. The results? Pests and disease don’t bother his plants and the food he grows is juicier and sweeter than anything I’ve ever tasted. Even better, his methods are completely free.
Grow Your Own Herbal Medicine
Learn how herbs can be a valuable addition to your medicine cabinet.
How to Grow Herbs that Relieve Stress
Learn how to grow chamomile, lavender and lemon balm to make your own soothing and relaxing bedtime tea.
Treat Depression with Garden Therapy
Learn how getting outside in the garden can have a positive effect on your mood and help you combat depression.
Spring Gardening Tips
The sun is shining and spring has sprung. For many of us, this means it’s time to plant our gardens. Along with a bountiful harvest, our gardens will provide us with some challenges throughout the season. Here are three steps we can take that will increase our harvest.