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The Seed-Starter's Dispatch: What to Sow Right Now in the Northeast
Gardening

The Seed-Starter's Dispatch: What to Sow Right Now in the Northeast

It's March. The snow may still be patchy, but your seed trays shouldn't be. There's a particular kind of madness that grips the Northeast gardener this time of year. Outside, the ground is s...

gardeningMaking Your Own Biochar

Making Your Own Biochar

Imagine if you could save the earth by starting a fire in your garden. Sounds crazy? Maybe, but maybe not. Biochar can sequester carbon into the soil, improve soil conditions by retaining water and...

GardeningGrowing a Pollinator Garden

Growing a Pollinator Garden

Pollinator gardens have been in the news these last few years. Most of the articles focus on monarch butterflies and planting milkweed to support them. But they can be so much more than this and ca...

gardeningJust Add Water

Just Add Water

Are you struggling to keep your plants healthy and vibrant in the summer heat? The secret lies in [...]

GardeningDo I Really Need More Than One Saw for Pruning Trees?

Do I Really Need More Than One Saw for Pruning Trees?

The right saw can revolutionize your pruning. In the kitchen, it’s clear: There is a knife for every task. For coring strawberries, there’s the paring knife; there’s the chef’s knife for chopping...

Fruit treesSummer Pruning Tips

Summer Pruning Tips

How best to care for fruit trees, berries, and flowers in the warm months Many people associate pruning with winter and the dormant season, which is true for most trees and bushes, but summer isn’t...