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Chicago is home to hundreds of urban farms and gardens, growing fresh produce for communities in need. Some are nestled in public parks, while others are maintained by neighborhood organizations, but only a handful resemble the urban farm operated by nonprofit organization Plant Chicago. The entire farm is housed inside a renovated 20th-century firehouse. Just…
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A charity is offering free vegetable boxes for low income families who struggle to purchase fresh food. Growing Well will donate up to 30 of its weekly boxes for free to households across Mid Copeland in Cumbria. The mental health recovery charity said the areas covered include Thornhill, Haile, Calderbridge, Ponsonby, Beckermet, Seascale and Gosforth…
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1 Eastern Redbud larrybraunphotography.com//Getty Images Known as the harbinger of spring, the Eastern Redbud produces hot pink flowers on unique branching patterns. Its heart-shaped leaves go from a reddish shade to dark green when summer nears, turning yellow in the fall. It’s nicely sized to fit in many gardens, with most varieties growing to around…
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– Oregon Family Farm Business – Our company is family owned and operated on our 65 acre farm in rural Oregon. Each Spade To Fork indoor garden kit contains 5 types of Certified USDA Organic Non GMO seeds. The herb planters for indoor plants also include Italian Large Leaf Basil, Coriander Cilantro (slow bolt), Peione…
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A greenhouse is the perfect place to nurture plants but resist the urge to use it as a storage shed for all garden-related tools and supplies. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)  Gardeners know how handy it is to have all important gardening tools close at hand. For gardeners with greenhouses, it makes sense to keep…
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An avid gardener has revealed the beginner-friendly jobs you can complete to make your patch looks its best this spring and summer. Vicky, who is based in the UK and has transformed her newbuild garden using a variety of tips and tricks, has shared a bunch of advice for those just starting out. Gardening advice…
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– 3-IN-1 DESIGN: Leaf blower, mulcher, vacuum in one for efficient yard work.POWERFUL AIRFLOW: Delivers 350 cfm and 210 mph for clearing large areas with less effort.EFFICIENT 18:1 MULCH RATIO: Reduce workload by mulching 18 bags of leaves into one.GET INTO NARROW SPACES: Easily reach under patio or lawn furniture for blowing or vacuuming.EASY TO…
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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Plants are growing in the cold thanks to innovative technology after one local organization created a new way of year-round sustainable farming. How can food grow inside a shipping container? “Food is a right for people. Nobody should be hungry. With that, while cultivating food we should be consistent of the…
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Knowing what to plant in your allotment and when is an easy way of ensuring you have an impressive harvest when the time comes. So, what can you plant in August? Whether you’re vegetable gardening for beginners or are wondering what’s next in your long line of vegetable succession planting, certain seeds will need to…
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Looking for native garden ideas? Australia’s geographic isolation has resulted in it being home to an extremely unique range of flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. The diverse assemblage of native Australian flora has resulted in an inspiring array of landscapes that cannot be found elsewhere. Hardy, drought-resistant, and stunningly sculptural, Australian native garden designs are…