Monthly Archives: May 2015

May 29 2015, Percy B Green

A short rhyming quotation on weeding and gardening

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Tip #164: Nettles

Nettles, also called stinging nettles thrive in rich soil, including moist woodlands, disturbed areas, partially shaded trails, and near riverbeds. It is a good indication you have rich soil for your vegetables.

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May 22 2015, Victor Hugo

French Romantic poet and novelist Victor Hugo writes about dreams and gardens in Les Miserables

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Tip #163: Lead in the Garden

While lead has been banned by the federal government since 1978, you may still find traces of it in your garden. Here’s how you can minimize your potential exposure.

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May 15 2015, Pierre Albert-Birot

If the garden is a poem, what type would it be and would it say?

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Tip #162: Indicator Crops

Plant indicator crops to remember where your seeds are planted and when they should germinate.

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May 8 2015, Thomas Jefferson

American founding father Thomas Jefferson on the compatible culture of the Earth

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Tip #161: Types of Potatoes

Potatoes come in a wide variety of sizes, textures, and colours. In this tip, we’ll cover the most common types of potatoes and how you can use them in your cooking.

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May 1 2015, Gertrude Jekyll

The eternal seed that never dies is the love of gardening

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