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My seedling peach trees are in bloom!
My seeding peach trees are less than two years old, taller than me, and have now burst into bloom: ย …
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Love Gardening? Take the Quiz!
For your entertainment and enlightenment, I present “What Type Of Gardener Are You?” TAKE THE QUIZ Let me know how…
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Bluebird nest success!
One of my cigar box birdhouses managed to attract about the most useful local bird species to my yard: The…
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Mystery Bird Update – Carolina Wren ID!
Okay… I’m a horticulturalist, not an ornithologist, so forgive me if I look silly… but I can’t figure out what…
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How To Prune Grape Vines
Learning how to prune grape vines is key to keeping grapes. Fortunately, it’s easy! Now is the time to prune…
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A daring raid
“Will the cops come and get us?” my son asked, half seriously. “No, I don’t think so,” I replied. “What…
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Reasons to Grow Your Own Food: “Natural” Means Nothing
What does “natural” mean on a food label? Apparently not much: If you can’t afford organic, GROW YOUR OWN FOOD.…
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2014 Florida Earthskills Gathering, Day 4
What I Learned: Paper mulberry trees can be easily utilized to make strong cordage. Protecting your assets in a trust…
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How Dumpster Diving Turned Me Into a Spud Freak
Long ago, before I saw the light, I didnโt grow potatoes. Potatoes come from the store in big, cheap bags.…
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2014 Florida Earthskills Gathering, Day 3
It’s pouring rain. Poured all night and all morning. That said… I’m not going to the Gathering today. I really…
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2014 Florida Earthskills Gathering, Day 2
What I Learned: Chayote squash can be productive even in North Florida. How to graft loquat trees. (Thank you, Oliver!)…
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2014 Florida Earthskills Gathering, Day 1
What I Learned: Good thoughts and singing can help light a fire. You can call someone “they” if that person…






