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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve been trying my hand at gardening for the last 15 years, though in a very amateur way. (If The gardening season in the Midwest is how I thought gardening everywhere worked. This summer we moved to Tucson, Arizona, and I learned that growing a garden in the desert is nothing like growing a garden in the Midwest.

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Eco-Friendly Pest Control For Your Home Garden

Saving Cents With Sense

Still more people are buying organic foods, not just because they are tasty and healthy, but also because they leave a smaller carbon footprint than their conventional counterparts. If you enjoy gardening during the springtime and summer, you probably know that pests are a big part of the job. Solution Number One: Companion Planting.