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Husband, Father, Technologist, Gardener, DIYer, Runner, Tea-Drinker...

Organic Gardening Defined

Posted on February 28, 2011

By Barbara Perry Lawton A big garden trend in recent years is organic gardening. Yet the term organic gardening covers a wide range of practices. The most restrictive definition comes from the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, which implemented a National … Continue reading →

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Landscaping with Woody Herbs

Posted on February 21, 2011

By Joyce Driemeyer An integral part of landscape design is incorporation of shrubs and trees. Now is a good time to think of how to include woodies on your property. The single most important attribute for consideration is multiseasonal appeal … Continue reading →

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Tree Care and Selection

Posted on February 14, 2011

By Cindy Gilberg Missouri tests our trees with its ice storms, rain storms and high winds. Some of these events have left damaged trees, but, for the most part, healthy, well-maintained trees have survived these tempests. Even so, many homeowners … Continue reading →

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