Author: APerkins

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Small Footprint, Big Yield

Some of the best use of space I’ve seen in a long time.  Even though I’m blessed with almost one acre of land, a lot of it is taken up by play areas or swamp for half the season.  The

Richard Nunnallys Gardening Q&A | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Q:What suggestions do you have for controlling weeds and undesirable grasses in asparagus and strawberry beds? Crabgrass has also infiltrated the liriope in my borders. The Hack: Pulling the weeds and mulching, according to Richard.  My best solutions are newspaper

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FT.com / House & Home – Edible and elegant

See what a little planning can do?  Okay, these aren’t MY gardens, but they do give me inspiration to rip out the raised beds and start again! – Okay, maybe I’ll keep the raised beds, but I’ll plant them with

Tomato troubles – Late Blight Decimates Garden

Boston, MA USA “… Here’s an innocent victim who sent me her sad experience with the potato late blight: “I am from upstate NY. I am an organic gardener with 63 heirloom tomato plants of 23 different varieties, all gone. I

The Future of Food – Trailer

A timely film worth watching.  Available to buy or via netflix. The Future of Food – Trailer.

How do I keep the road dust out of the garden?

There are places you don’t want to grow food crops, like near the road for example.  You also don’t want to spend much time tending them.  Here’s an article that helps you to that end. The hack:keep the road dust

Grow your own borscht: Planning a fall vegetable garden

We’re not in Virginia, but the same ideas apply.  The Hack:  Make use of your garden into the fall and beyond by planning and planting cooler weather crops now. Grow your own borscht: Planning a fall vegetable garden.

Less sweat for the yield? Try perennial fruits and veggies: Times Argus Online

I’ve been “cultivating” some of the thornless raspberries I found on my property for the last several years – just ran a lawn mower through the middle of  ’em since they didn’t yield at all.  Did find some better perfoming

Free Info in Sustainability Permaculture Visions

Free is good! Free Info in Sustainability Permaculture Visions.

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