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How to Grow: Organic Melons

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring has officially arrived! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at MIgardener, we…

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How to Grow: Organic Eggplants

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring has officially arrived! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at MIgardener, we…

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How to Grow: Organic Carrots

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is just around the corner! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at…

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How to Grow: Organic Broccoli

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is just around the corner! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at…

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How to Grow: Organic Beets

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is just around the corner! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at…

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How To Grow: Healthy Organic Tomatoes

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Spring is nearly upon us! This is the perfect time of year to brush up on your knowledge of growing techniques. Here at MIgardener,…

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Why Compost Is The Perfect Growing Medium

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener We all know that composting is essential to any organic and sustainable gardener's routine. More than simply reducing waste, composting produces the nutrient rich…

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5 Simple Ingredients to Fix Poor Draining Soil

Ways to Increase drainage in heavy and poor draining soil Soil needs to drain; when soil doesn’t drain there can be big problems in your garden, and can negatively impact…

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Complete Guide to Composting

Compost is vital for the garden. It provides nutrients, gives good texture, fixes poor soil, retains water, buffers pH, and provides a home for billions and trillions of beneficial microbes…

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Benefits to Screening Compost and Potting Soil

[caption id="attachment_1232" align="alignright" width="180"]1/6 inch wire mesh[/caption] Before planting, make sure your potting soil has been sifted or screened. Often times twigs, clods of dirt, and small rocks can be found in potting…

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5 Great Organic Soil Amendments For The Home Gardener

Soil is an interesting thing, It is never the same! It can very from yard to yard even. Soil is the composition of sand, silt, and clay that is the…

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10 Quick Tips For A Successful Patio or Apartment Garden

  10 quick tips for a successful patio garden 1. COMPOST Start with good compost! If there is any tip I could give anyone that is starting a patio garden,…

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The Role Of Calcium In The Garden

 The Role Of Calcium In The Garden  Calcium is the most abundant mineral on earth. Every living cell is made up of calcium. In it's natural form it is [caption id="attachment_1126"…

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The Role of Phosphorus In The Garden

                The Role Of Phosphorus In The Garden          Phosphorus is a nutrient found in rocks. It is locked inside rocks, that…

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4 Great Organic Sources Of Nitrogen Found in Every Home

  4 Great Organic Sources of nitrogen for the garden   1. Grass clippings – When composted, grass contains about 3% nitrogen by weight 2. Coffee grounds – Used fresh or composted, coffee grounds contain about…

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Organic Vs. Inorganic

I get asked all the time if I would do a pro and con list of organic vs. inorganic. I wish I could say I have been organic my entire…

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Why Start With A Small Garden?

What I think of when I think of the word Garden, I think of a cute little plot in england, or behind a log cabin. Why do I think that?…

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Why I Compost with Worms

As I walk into the store with a request for bad food scraps, I get asked all the time, "What are you going to do with all this bad food?" …

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How To Make The Ultimate Organic DIY Potting Mix

The ultimate potting mix is great for growing in containers, transplanting seedlings, and even starting seedlings. Here is the recipe I use: - 1 part peat moss OR coco coir…

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