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Protecting Your Urban Garden From Pollution(1)

December 15, 2011

While having your own garden in the city is a great way to give yourself and your family access to fresh produce, it can also be a bit of a hazard if you are not careful about where you are planting your garden. Unfortunately, pollution is a concern in many urban areas. The constant exhaust [...]

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Is Canning the All-Natural Free Meal Planner?

No matter how many meals you’ve planned, you still have more meals to plan.  Every night, without fail, you have to feed yourself.  And, if you’re like me, you want to eat food that makes you feel good too.  You can’t always eat out, and you don’t always have time to cook dinner. So, what [...]

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How To Start A Potato Tower

Urban gardening is becoming a big thing and a larger number of people are reviving an old past time. Decades ago, urban gardens, then called Victory Gardens, were everywhere, and were started as a way to grow food cheaply. World War II was going on and resources were scarce. Much like now, there wasn’t a [...]

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Harvesting Herbs

Herbs should be harvested when the oils responsible for flavor and aroma are at their peak. Proper timing depends on the plant part you are harvesting and the intended use.

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