Jacki Cammidge is a Certified Horticulturist specializing in frugal, low-input gardening and propagation, with lifelong hands-on experience and years as a wholesale nursery head propagator.
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The world is at the cusp of stopping waste in its tracks - what did our grand parents say? Waste not, want not...
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Your Vegetable Garden Layout will depend on sun exposure and orientation, types of crops you want to grow and your climate; choose the layout that makes the most of your gardens sun exposure...
Minor annoyance or big deal; Garden Problems can spoil your entire season - if you let them...
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Gardening for Beginners - starting off? Start here and get it right...
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Every autumn, millions of bags of leaves end up at the curb. Most of them could have become a berry bed. We grow certified organic berry transplants near
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Extending The Growing Season - ways to get more plant production, even in frost...
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Use poison-free methods; Earth Friendly Weed Control to keep unwanted plants from taking over...
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How to Start Seeds - get your garden going - tips for the best success with your garden...
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How to choose from so many options of Grow Lights for Seedlings and Cuttings - the possibilities are endless...
How to Grow Garlic; the Stinking Rose has many benefits, both as a seasoning and for pest control in the organic garden, as a companion plant and much more.
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Choose your favorite of these Best Garden Tools; arm yourself with the best tools for the job...
Grow your best garden ever by using Garden Mulch - the benefits, some tips and tricks...
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How to Grow Kale; some of the best cool season greens, great for extending the season in spring and fall...
Re-Use and Re-Purpose; Frugal Gardening - Recycling In The Organic Garden...
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How to bring your indoor plants back inside after their summer in the sun, and avoid bringing all the pests and pathogens too...
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Growing a Plant in Water, not just propagating it? That's like hydroponics, isn't it?
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Plant Pests Handbook - control the pests in your garden...
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Do Not Waste Water; this precious resource is not infinite, and we need to conserve water in homes and gardens; learn how to effectivigly minimize water waste...
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Guest post; How to Make Your Garden Safe for Your Pet - Pet Friendly Gardening...
The Top Ten Myths about Organic Garden Seeds; get the real dirt about some nonsense and misconceptions...
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Natural remedies and techniques for Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden - shy away from chemicals for an organic garden...
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