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2 Simple Companion Planting Tips to Increase Biodiversity in Your Garden

2 Simple Companion Planting Tips to Increase Biodiversity in Your Garden

By Guest Contributor on July 10, 2012

Increasing biodiversity is one of the most important goals in the garden.

Category: Living, Yard+Garden | Tags: companion planting, gardening, growing food, organic pest control

Spotted: Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Planters

Spotted: Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Planters

By Becky Striepe on April 16, 2012

Whiskey barrels that have done their time in the distillery are great for planting all kinds of ornamental and food plants, and they’re low impact to boot!

Category: Living, Yard+Garden | Tags: container gardening, gardening, growing food, reclaimed barrels, reuse, whiskey barrel planter

Should Gardeners End Their Love Affair with Peat?

Should Gardeners End Their Love Affair with Peat?

By The Guardian on April 8, 2012

Mining peat unlocks stored carbon into the atmosphere, and there are far better alternatives to help your garden grow

Category: Living | Tags: Carbon emissions, climate change, environment, Environment blog, gardening, Gardens, UK news

An Upcycled Valentine: Plantable Pansy in a Newspaper Pot!

An Upcycled Valentine: Plantable Pansy in a Newspaper Pot!

By Karen Riley on February 8, 2012

Although not the first story about starter pots, this one is just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Category: Craft Recycled, DIY | Tags: Crafty Recycled, flowers, gardening, handmade Valentine's Day, valentine

Spotted: Wine Box Container Garden

Spotted: Wine Box Container Garden

By Becky Striepe on January 11, 2012

I know, spring is a long ways off, but the beauty of container gardening is that you can grow your plants in a sunny indoor spot when the weather gets too cold!

Category: DIY, Living, Yard+Garden | Tags: container garden, container gardening, creative reuse, gardening, repurpose, reuse

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