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Plan For A Productive Canning Garden Zones 5 ...

For years, I would plant lots of vegetables and then say I was ready for canning season. There was no organization. Now, I know better and I plan my canning garden around what I’d want to preserve instead.

Growing your food specifically for preservation gives you the power to select vegetables best suited to your tastes and needs. It enables you to manage your harvest and plan for year-round food efficiently.

Plan For A Productive Canning Garden Zones 5 & 6
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Urban Self Sufficiency Using Square Foot ...

If you’ve been looking for a way to grow more vegetables in less space, square-foot gardening might be just what you need! This method is perfect for those with limited space or beginners who want a low-maintenance way to garden. Yes, you still need to weed!

Urban Self Sufficiency Using Square Foot Gardening
Organic Gardening, USDA Zone 6B
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Brambles Are Best! Raspberries in Zone 6

Raspberries are a great addition to your garden. Each plant typically produces one to two quarts of fruit. In addition, the leaves make a great tea and vinegar. Growing raspberries at home also ensures that your fruit is organic and free of pesticides.

Brambles Are Best! Raspberries in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
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Grow Blackberries in Zone 6

Blackberries are delicious fruits that are relatively easy to grow, making them a perfect addition to any garden. They are a relatively low-maintenance crop that can thrive in a variety of soils, and many modern varieties are thornless, making them easy to manage and harvest. The climate in Zone 6 is great for blackberries.

Grow Blackberries in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
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Winter Gardening in Zone 6

Winter often marks a time of dormancy for many gardens, but in Zone 6, there’s no need to hang up your gardening gloves when the first frost arrives. With the strategic use of unheated greenhouses and hoop houses, you can extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce well into the colder months.

Winter Gardening in Zone 6

10 Garden Methods To Increase Production

10 Garden Methods To Increase Production

Gardening like everything else inspires lots of friendly debate. What is the best method to use? Each way has advantages and disadvantages. One method may suit you fine or you may be like me and like to use a mix of styles.

The Healing Power of Americas Urban Farms

The Healing Power of Americas Urban Farms

Urban farms are “growing” in America in response to the need to produce and supply produce for cities. This article will look at the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits that urban farms bring to their locations and includes resources to find a local farm or CSA in your area. 

What Do Your Plants Need? Soil Nutrients Explained

What Do Your Plants Need? Soil Nutrients Explained

Your soil is your lifeline to a healthy garden. Without the right nutrients, in your soil, your garden will not produce as much as it should. Your plants need certain elements so that they can grow, reproduce and make fruits, flowers, and vegetables.

The first step in providing your plants with the right diet is to know what nutrients will make them healthy. The second step is knowing what happens if they do not get those nutrients. The third step is making your soil more compatible with your plant’s needs.

Seeds: The Beginning of Life

Seeds: The Beginning of Life

I admit to being a seed catalog glutton. And while websites are wonderful and paper free I find guilty pleasure, sitting in my rocker by the wood stove in January devouring the pages. There are many wonderful seed companies. But all those beautiful pictures, skillfully written descriptions and array of terms can be very confusing.