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Can you grow vegetables in the shade?

Thu, May 09, 2013 6:05 PM
by Tom Oder
Yes, there is such a thing as a shade vegetable. Some vegetables prefer limited exposure to sunlight. But it's important to know which veggie needs what.

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Cabin fever
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Journalist Lou Ureneck begins construction on a cabin in rural Maine and invites NY Times readers to follow along.
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MIO bueno!
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Stocking stuffers for organic gardeners
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Show your favorite organic gardener you support his efforts with these thoughtful stocking stuffers.
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Daytripping in the living room
Fri, Dec 12, 2008 2:10 AM by Matt Hickman
With an eye for modern design and all things nature, Daytrip Society brings the great outdoors inside.
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Stool boom
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The fun, functional Book Stool saves old catalogues and magazines from the recycle bin and the dentist's office.
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LA gets Heath-y
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 10:38 PM by Matt Hickman
Beloved Bay Area dinnerware and tile purveyor, Heath Ceramic, sets up shop in Los Angeles.
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Greening my religion
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Kitchen recycling tip: Coffee grounds
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Those used coffee grounds aren't useless. Recycle them.
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Store wars: May the farm be with you
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 7:05 AM by Robin Shreeves
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The green rooms
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Finish off (or start) your holiday gift shopping by focusing on individual rooms.
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Top of the line
Tue, Dec 09, 2008 4:26 PM by Matt Hickman
Plotting a home improvement project in 2009? BuildingGreen reveals its picks for 2008’s top 10 green building products.
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Winter(green) composting
Mon, Dec 08, 2008 11:59 PM by Matt Hickman
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The PET shop
Mon, Dec 08, 2008 9:47 PM by Matt Hickman
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Home sweet home
Fri, Dec 05, 2008 2:43 PM by Matt Hickman
Green prefab home guru Michelle Kaufmann shows off her sweet side.
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A shot in the farm
Fri, Dec 05, 2008 12:05 PM by Leah Koenig
CSAs offer a summer of fresh local food for members, and a steady income for farmers.
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