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Worm Castings – Are They Really That Great?

Vermicomposting is a popular way of getting rid of kitchen scraps and proponents of this form of…

Miyawaki Forest – Do Mini-Forests Really Work?

Miyawaki mini-forests are becoming more popular and even my own town has put one in. Is this another…

Soil pH Testers-Are They Accurate?

Every gardening book and web site recommends that you get your soil tested and one of the main tests…

Seed Dormancy – What is it and How do You Break it?

In my previous post, Plant Seed Basics, I described the germination process in very general terms. A…

Best Way to Water Indoor Plants

Watering indoor plants seems to be one of the most complicated things for new gardeners to learn…

How to Grow and Care for a Citronella Plant (Mosquito Plant)

Citronella is a great plant for the garden, containers, and window boxes and it even makes a good…

Podcast With Joe Gardener – Microbe Science for Gardeners

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Joe Gardener Show Podcast where we discussed my new book…

Do Wasps Sleep at Night?

Wasps can be dangerous during the day, but what about at night? Do they sleep? Do they come out of…
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