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Gardening in Raised Beds

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by Kate Gardner, Planet Natural.  As you plan your garden for this year, think about building some raised beds. Raised bed gardening improves drainage, uses space more efficiently, increases yield, and simplifies the control of… Gardening in Raised Beds

Guests in the Garden

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Even though it’s just November it’s not too early to become familiar with those guests in the garden—bugs and other critters. Not all insects are pests; some are beneficial and they’re actually on your side.… Guests in the Garden

Fall Clean-up

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Fall clean up is a very important part of the yearly gardening cycle. By cleaning up the garden you are doing more than just making it look tidier, you are helping to reduce disease and… Fall Clean-up

Companion Planting

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Basil – Will improve vigour and flavour of tomatoes, planted side-by-side. Also good with asparagus, oregano, and peppers. Basil helps repel flies, mosquitoes, and thrips.  Bush & Pole beans – All beans fix nitrogen in… Companion Planting

Controlling Aphids

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Now is the time to start thinking about getting aphids under control. Here are some ways to do that: Squishing If you don’t have a lot of plants or too much of a problem, don… Controlling Aphids

Teas for Two and You

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Teas for Two and You in Your Garden… by Kathryn Ptacek Winter is a good time to sit back with a steaming cup of tea and look through garden magazines and seed catalogues. Why not… Teas for Two and You

So Easy to Compost

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by Elizabeth McNeill. November is a good time to start composting as fallen leaves make excellent brown material for a compost pile. Mixed with green material (vegetable and fruit kitchen scraps) you can get a… So Easy to Compost