Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why winter is a smart time to garden
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 12:06 PM by Tom Oder
If the ground’s not frozen, go ahead and plant. (But choose your plants wisely.)
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Winter gardens require special knowledge
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 6:15 PM by Bonnie Alter
Potters Fields in England is a perfect example of how to use design elements to make the landscape shine in the colder months.
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How to use native plants in your holiday decorations
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 5:47 PM by Tom Oder
Making a unique holiday plant arrangement is as easy as going into your backyard.
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9 uses for a rusty old rake head
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 5:03 PM by Networx.com
Here's how to create useful and stylish storage, using just an old rake head.
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Seed Money: A stocking stuffer for gardeners
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 9:00 AM by Matt Hickman
Think stuffing a holiday stocking with cash is a touch gauche but still want to incorporate a bit of 'green?' Look no further than Seed Money, rolls of paper coinage embedded with wildflower, herb and veggie seeds.
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Don't get rid of those leaves - make garden-enriching leaf mold instead
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 1:33 PM by Tom Oder
Leaf mold is a form of compost that enhances a garden's soil structure and water retention.
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Pot farmers grow green, go green with solar power
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 4:06 PM by Matt Hickman
Drawing on a plethora of recent cases and expert insight, the Associated Press runs a trend piece on how outdoor pot farmers are 'going green and trying to be self-sufficient by drawing power directly from the sun.'
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How rare black dahlias get their color

Wed, Nov 28, 2012 1:50 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

Scientists have finally solved the molecular mystery of how the extremely uncommon black dahlias get their unique hues.
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How to winterize your garden
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 3:42 PM by Tom Oder
The impending winter doesn't mean you can't have a garden. It just means you'll need to do a little extra work.
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Working wonders on the farm without water

Mon, Nov 26, 2012 2:41 PM

Ever-conscious of drought, a new generation of farmers in the West are contemplating a switch from water-intense crops to rain-fed options like sorghum and grains.
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10 turkey facts you might not have known
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 11:59 AM by Networx.com
Just why do they have that red thing on their beaks, anyway?
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From Red Hook, a post-Sandy tale of pluck, luck and cluck
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 8:14 PM by Matt Hickman
After being saved from Sandy's storm surge, a quartet of clucky — and lucky — Brooklynites named Chicki Minaj, Hillary Chicken, Black Betty and Salt Hen Peppa are in need of a new home.
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Sandy's devastating tree legacy, and what homeowners can do to prevent a 'next time'
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 6:30 PM by Tom Oder
During storm season, trees can become a treacherous liability, but there are ways homeowners can keep the beauty and shed the fear by following a few simple rules.
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More researchers join effort to control stink bugs organically
Thu, Nov 08, 2012 1:50 PM by John Platt
Multi-university project asks how organic farmers can control these pests and protect their crops.
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Prop 37: Why it's good that California said no to GMO labeling
Thu, Nov 08, 2012 12:47 PM by Shea Gunther
In this guest article, scientist Daniel Hayden makes a case for why California's rejected Proposition 37, which would have required labeling for genetically modified food, was a bad idea.
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