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    From Stink to Soil: Turning a Rotten Situation into Compost Gold

    May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

    Compost, often referred to as “black gold” by gardeners, is a nutrient-rich soil conditioner that is invaluable for maintaining healthy plants and a thriving garden. It is essentially decomposed organic matter that enriches soil, promotes beneficial microorganisms, and helps retain moisture. Understanding composting, creating your own compost, and utilizing it effectively can significantly enhance the…

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    Pruning Summer Squash? Yea or Nay

    June 15, 2023August 28, 2026 UpdatedAugust 28, 2026

    Its about that time of year. The garden is starting to blossom, and among the sea of green and brown, you’re starting to see little shoots of color popping up everywhere. If you’ve planted summer squash, large orange/yellow flowers will be among this sea of growth. But how best should you care for your growing…

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    Proper Plantings for July

    July 13, 2021April 22, 2026 UpdatedApril 22, 2026

    Now midway through July, lets take a look at how that summer heat is affecting the contents of our gardens. Here are a few tips on what to harvest, plant, and more in this most patriotic–but also hottest–of the summer months. Asparagus Asparagus takes a long time to mature–think about three years. Thus its going…

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