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7 Safe Ways to Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden- Slugs eat away at plants and can quickly destroy your garden. Here are 7 ways to eliminate them naturally.

Improve Soil Structure by Making Amendments It’s winter time in my part of the world. I’m doing some research on how to improve soil structure by making amendments

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How to improve your soil without a compost heap with eggshells, coffee grounds, and banana peels

Make a potato pot by cutting out the sides of a plant pot and putting it inside another one - this makes it easier to lift the plants out for harvesting.

Mason Jar Soil Test | Determining what type of soil you have in your garden can be done with a glass jar with a lid, some water, and a sample of your soil. When soil particles separate you can see a mixture of the main soil types: sand, silt and clay. A well balanced soil (also called Loam) will have an almost even balance between the three particles. If your soil has more clay or more sand you can help your plants by learning the best watering and treatment methods for your particular…

A huge round up of the best storage ideas and solutions for small homes and apartments! These are all cheap and easy, but totally genius!! Lots of great tips for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, closets, bedrooms, and garages. All Pinterest worthy!

Learn how to grow food year round. Year-round gardening is all about choosing the best plants for each season. Tips for year round gardening

Great Plant Picks is an educational program of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, recommending outstanding plants for gardeners living west of the Cascade Mountains from Eugene, Oregon, USA to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Learn more about companion planting for tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers (+ many more) vegetables in this comprehensive infographic chart. Come see and share.

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6 Reasons to Mulch 1) Moderate soil temperature 2) Reduce water consumption 3) Add nutrients 4) Reduce weeds 5) Improve garden's appearance 6) Save time and money

Building your own strawberry farm with recycled plastic bottles. I decided on a strawberry farm because I love their versatility. You don't have to be a professional to complete this project.

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