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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Adding the right soil ammendments to ensure optimum nutrients - Soil Fertility...
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Finally; it's time for some Spring Garden Planning. Time's a-wasting, so let's get started...
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Collecting Fall Leaves gives you a great source of exercise, and nutrient rich organic matter for your garden...
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Use Snow as Fertilizer? If you're lucky enough to live in a snow belt, this is one of the most efficient ways to add Nitrogen to your garden...
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Use this one additive to your garden, compost or lawn, to sweeten the soil, or raise the pH...
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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