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How to Grow Kale: A Gardener’s Guide to Success
Learn how to grow kale in Virginia, zones 6 and 7, in both spring and fall, using organic gardening techniques. Kale Plant Profile Common Name: KaleBotanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala Kale can be grown in Virginia, gardening zone 7B, spring and fall. Our spring crop survived the... -
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Winter Homesteading Projects
Even though it’s cold and snowy out, winter homesteading projects beckon. As I write this, snow is falling in sheets outside my office windows, covering the orchard trees with a blanket of white. Last week, an ice storm knocked power out for 36 hours – and knocked pines down every which way. We... -
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Organic Beets
I wrote this Ultime Guide to Growing Beets to share my techniques for growing tasty, organic beets. Beets are a powerhouse of nutrition. Both the beetroot and the leaves and stems are edible. You can also can beets and beet greens to store them for year-round use. Here, I share with you a full... -
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Do Raccoons Hibernate In Winter
As temperatures start to drop and winter approaches, it’s not uncommon to wonder what raccoons do during the colder months. The truth is – although raccoons don’t hibernate in the truest sense of the word, they are certainly much less active, and they do get plenty of rest. They also become... -
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What Do Wolf Spiders Eat
Wolf spiders are one of the most widespread families of spiders in the world and more often than not, it’s not uncommon to find them in our homes when it’s cold outside. But, considering they’re often referred to as beneficial animals, what do wolf spiders eat? Wolf spiders mostly feed on... -
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How to Get Rid of Gophers in Your Yard
Gophers are regarded as dangerous agricultural pests in many places because of their ability to uproot plants, eat them, and destroy the soil. Since they breed very quickly and the invasion can be difficult to handle, many people want to understand the best way to irradicate them from their... -
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Where Do Skunks Burrow And Dig Holes
Skunks are burrowing animals that are mainly found on the underside of rock and wood piles and the dens of other animals. However, no matter how hard we try to fence ourselves off, they can sometimes burrow in residential areas where they will gladly use sheds, garages, and decks in urban areas... -
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Gopher Vs Groundhog | What’s The Difference And How To Tell Them Apart
Gophers and groundhogs are often confused, mostly because gophers look like young groundhogs, but these two animals aren’t the same species. They often inhabit the same area, though, so some people ask for a gopher vs groundhog comparison. Adult groundhogs are noticeably larger than gophers... -
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Do Skunks Come Out During The Day Or Are They Nocturnal
Skunks are known to invade residential areas, where they can be seen at various times of day and night. And while they’re recognized as nocturnal animals, many people wonder do skunks come out during the day, and if so – why? Skunks are both nocturnal and crepuscular – they’re active during the... -
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How to Get Rid of Skunks Under Decks or Sheds
Backyard decks and sheds can be highly attractive to skunks, especially for females and their babies. They offer a sheltered, cozy, and dark haven and an ample base from which they can find food and tend to their new family. In this article, I will explain the behavior and habits of skunks, why... -
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Where Do Skunks Live And How To Keep Them Out Of Your Yard
Skunk sightings are becoming more and more commonplace as we spread our residential areas further into rural sites. Understanding where skunks live and sleep and whether they hibernate can help us get to grips with their habits and be less surprised when we happen across them. Skunks live in... -
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How To Get Rid Of Copperhead Snakes In Your Yard
While dealing with venomous snakes isn’t at the top of anyone’s bucket list, there may come a day when you have to do it. Since animal and human encounters are more and more common, wondering how to get rid of copperhead snakes is an increasingly popular topic of conversation. Unless you are a... -
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7 Quick Tips On How to Get Rid of Frogs in Yards
Figuring out how to get rid of frogs in your yard can be stressful. Frogs, while harmless in most cases, can congregate in your yard quickly and in great numbers, which for some is an irritating sight. Extracting frogs from your property involves a range of tactics from the removal of frog... -
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Winter Vegetable Gardening Guide
Presenting your guide to winter vegetable gardening. Perfect for beginning gardeners. How cool is this? HG-Winter-Vegetable-Garden-GuideDownload The post Winter Vegetable Gardening Guide appeared first on Hope Gardens. -
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Cabbage Hill® VEGETABLE SOLUBLE CONCENTRATE label and instructions
Thank you for choosing Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer. Why use animal byproducts when you can make a more sustainable choice, a more organic choice, a more ethical choice…and still get the best plant food available? Our fertilizers contain all-natural, organic, plant-based ingredients and... -
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Best Practices
This is it! The backbone of my gardening philosophy. I believe it is important to educate yourself on the best way to garden to avoid certain mistakes that may lead you to becoming discouraged, resorting to chemicals, and/or creating a bigger problem for yourself down the line. So be pre-emptive... -
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It Gets Hot
When you love gardening, you have to tolerate some hot weather. And “weather” that’s a dry heat or a muggy heat, it goes on longer than we gardeners would really like. And that global warming isn’t gonna be letting up. So it’s important to know what thrives during those hottest days, when we... -
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I HAVE LEARNED MUCH MORE THAN GARDENING FROM GARDENING
Growing food has linked me to much more than my 4 x 8 raised bed. Take a look at what my eyes and mind have been open to. Does gardening and nature awaken the activist in you? The post I HAVE LEARNED MUCH MORE THAN GARDENING FROM GARDENING appeared first on Hope Gardens. -
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Cabbage Hill® VEGETABLE DRY GRANULAR FERTILIZER label and instructions
Thank you for choosing Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer. Why use animal byproducts when you can make a more sustainable choice, a more organic choice, a more ethical choice…and still get the best plant food available? Our fertilizers contain all-natural, organic, plant-based ingredients and... -
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Winter Vegetable Gardening Guide
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