Watering Greens Crops
If the water supply drops, greens may be the first crops in the garden to show signs of drought. That's because many of them - especially lettuce - have limited root systems; and because their large green leaves give ... [... more]
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Peach Care
Fertilize the young tree with a nitrogen containing fertilizer such as 1 pound of 10-10-10 or its equivalent about 6 weeks after planting. In the second year, add 3/4 pound of the fertilizer in the spring and another ... [... more]
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Beets And Turnips
Fall plantings are popular in the South, too, because in most places you can plant anytime from August to October. The cool fall and mild winter temperatures keep the harvest going for several months. Of course, ... [... more]
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Insect Pests Of Tomatoes
It's high summer, your tomato vines are flourishing, and you're eager to pluck the first juicy, ripe orb. But chances are you aren't the only one interested in America's favorite vegetable -- you no doubt have ... [... more]
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Planting Grapes
In the spring, work the soil again and plant the vines 6 to 10 feet apart. (Double this spacing for muscadines.) For each vine, dig a hole 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide to accommodate the roots. Shovel in a 4 ... [... more]
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Harvesting Raspberries
Summer-bearers should begin to yield in their second year and bear full crops each succeeding summer. Vigorous everbearers may even produce some fruit the very first fall. Heavy picking usually lasts about 2 or 3 ... [... more]
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Combining Root Crops
In addition to radishes, you can plant any root crop with other vegetables and get terrific results. Combine carrots and lettuce in a row, for example, or plant turnips with spinach, chard or lettuce. For a real ... [... more]
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Golden Gate Gardening: Year-Round Food Gardening in the ...
 The idiots' OR experts' guide to Bay Area gardening. So this past spring I decided, once and for all, that I wanted to start a garden. I had no experience in this subject, and I searched for a good book at the library. I found this book. I ended up ... [... more]
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Elegy for Sam Emerson
Set in pre-9/11 Pittsburgh, Elegy for Sam Emerson commemorates a past that will abruptly end as the novel follows the fortunes of Sam Emerson, proprietor of an upscale Mount Washington restaurant with stunning views of the three rivers below. Middle-aged ... [... more]
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Teaching Children about Food: A Teaching and Activities ...
A companion book to Meals Without Squeals, this book provides parents and child care providers with tips on cooking and food, gardening and the environment, and how to lead kids to an understanding of them through activities that can be shared. [... more]
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The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned ...
For twenty years people have relied on these hundreds of recipes, instructions, and morsels of invaluable practical advice on all aspects of growing and preparing food. This definitive classic on food, gardening, and self-sufficient living is a complete ... [... more]
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The Edible Container Garden
No space is too small to grow delicious and healthy food. Enjoying tasty and fresh produce no longer requires a trip to the local farm stand or gourmet grocery. With The Edible Container Garden as your guide, everything from salad greens and savory herbs ... [... more]
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