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An aerial view of a small flock of backyard chickens. From oldworldgardenfarms.com.
One thing is for sure, raising chickens is both rewarding and beneficial. And for so many great reasons! With so many people now considering adding a few chickens to their “family” – we thought it would be a perfect time to talk about what it takes to successfully raise, shelter and care for a small backyard flock. We also show you why raising chickens is so beneficial - everything from providing fresh eggs, to eliminating garden pests and so much more!
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A crop of tomato plants that are affected by blight which is a plant killing soil born fungal disease. From oldworldgardenfarms.com.
Looking for a way to keep your tomato plants healthy from tomato blight and blossom end rot? Then today’s article is a must read! We take you step by step - from recognizing whether you are dealing with blight or blossom rot, as well as how to deal with each issue.
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A raised row garden with several rows of different plants growing, and the walking rows covered in straw mulch. From oldworldgardenfarms.com. Row Gardening, Garden Soil, Organic Gardening, Vegetable Garden, Post Hole Digger, Garden Chores, Weed Seeds, Low Maintenance Garden, Traditional Garden
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Once you try Raised Row Gardening, once you try it, you will never want to go back to traditional gardening again! Here is an in-depth look at how a Raised Row garden works from start to finish along with how to set up your own Raised Row Garden. In addition to the article, be sure to listen in to our podcast on Raised Row gardening, included in the article. Both will have you more than ready to garden with ease this year!
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Old World Garden Farms
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A single bin compost pile with a wheel barrow next to it. From thisismygarden.com. Garden Compost, Effective, Growing, Ingredients, Vegetables, Canning
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Looking for the best and most effective ways to use compost in your vegetable garden? Compost is by far one of the most powerful ingredients you can add to your garden. But it is often in limited supply, so it is important to know how to make the most of the compost you do have. Here is a look at 3 of the best ways effectively use the compost you have on hand this year.
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Old World Garden Farms
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Autumn's fallen leaves are a great source for adding to your compost pile. It's a great and free way to help boost your soil. From thisismygarden.com. Flower Beds, Pumpkin Patch, The Incredibles, Leaves, Composting, Black Gold, Pile, Plenty
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Composting leaves is a great way to clean up the yard – and create plenty of soil-boosting 'black gold' for your garden and flowerbeds next year! Here are some top tips for creating a great compost pile this fall with leaves.
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Old World Garden Farms
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Up close image of a large sycamore tree leaf that has turned brown for the fall, and unfocused trees in the background. From oldworldgardenfarms.com Organic Mulch, Fall Plants, Garden Plants, Chicken Wire Fence, Plant Benefits, Blueberry Bushes, Single Tree
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Autumn has arrived, and that means it’s time to start raking up and collecting all of those falling leaves – and even better – finding some great ways to use those leaves to power and protect the plants and soil in your garden, flowerbeds and more. Here are 5 great ways you can use all of those falling leaves to power your landscape this fall.
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Old World Garden Farms
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A small bowl full of tomato pulp and seeds, and a tomato cut in half on a cutting board. From oldworldgardenfarms.com. Heirloom Tomato Seeds, Heirloom Tomatoes, All Vegetables, Planting Vegetables, Seed Saving, Saving Seeds, How To Store Seeds, Saving Tomato Seeds, Bean Seeds
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By saving seeds this summer from your best vegetables and from your healthiest and highest producing plants, you create a higher quality seed stock to grow from the following year. And the better the seed, the greater chance for even better plants next year! Have a look at the steps we've laid out for saving seeds from your garden this year, so you can grow strong plants next year.
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Old World Garden Farms
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Image of a compost pile that has some vegetable scraps, weeds, straw, and brown organic matter. From oldworldgardenfarms.com. Compost Bin, All Plants, Cucumber Plant, Pepper Plants, Canning Tomatoes
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One thing is for sure – although all plants can be composted, not everything from a vegetable garden should be thrown into a compost pile. Especially if it is compost you are creating to use in that same garden next year! Here is a look at what garden plants and debris are good to put in your main compost pile, along with what you can do with the materials you should leave out.
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Old World Garden Farms
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Marigolds growing under unripe green tomatoes, from oldworldgardenfarms.com. Growing Marigolds, Planting Marigolds, Tomato Hornworm, Big Tomato, Cabbage Worms, Squash Bugs, Attracting Beneficial Insects
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Here is a look at why planting marigolds in your garden should be a top priority this year – and how to do it with ease. One thing is for sure, your tomato plants will thank you with better health, and a better harvest!
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Old World Garden Farms
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A compost pile with straw on top and steam emanating from the pile, from oldworldgardenfarms.com. Kitchen Garden, Compost, Faster, Heat, Cooking, Kitchen, Organic Farming
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There are four major factors in helping to get a pile hot. And in order to truly get a pile hot, all four need to occur. The good news? Each of the four are quite easy to accomplish. Here is a look at each of the four major factors to get your pile cooking fast!
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Old World Garden Farms
Organic Gardening
Up close image of a rose bloom with aphids crawling all over it. From oldworldgardenfarms.com. Garden Insects, Garden Pests, Natural Insect Repellant, Insect Repellent, Flower Care, Outdoor Plants, Outdoor Gardens
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One little infestation of aphids on a single plant can quickly turn into a large garden loss if not eliminated. Believe it or not, you don’t have to resort to harsh sprays or chemical powders to get the upper hand on aphids. In fact, although there are commercial available products that can kill off aphid populations, they often take out many beneficial insects as well. With that in mind, here is a look at 6 simple but effective keys to stop aphids in their tracks!
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Old World Garden Farms
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A small pile of ground cinnamon with three cinnamon sticks next to it. From thisismygarden.com. Cinnamon Nails, Household Plants, Beauty Games, Healthy Garden, Cinnamon Powder, Mets, Ground Cinnamon, Small Plates
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Did you know that cinnamon can help keep the soil and plants in your flowerbeds and vegetable gardens healthy? Not only that, but this all-natural culinary ingredient can also help drive pests and disease away too! See all the benefits of using cinnamon in your garden this year!
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Old World Garden Farms
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There is no better way to control pest problems naturally in your garden, flowerbeds and landscape than by attracting ladybugs to your outdoor spaces! Ladybugs are one of the most efficient methods for pest control around. Not only do they consume thousands upon thousands of insects in their lifetime, they also feed on the larva of insects, preventing the next wave of damage as well. Check out these tips on attracting ladybugs to your garden for healthier plants this year! Aphids, Pests, Ladybug House, Mosquito Larvae, Mealy Bugs, Bug Killer, Natural Pest Control, Insect Control
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There is no better way to control pest problems naturally in your garden, flowerbeds and landscape than by attracting ladybugs to your outdoor spaces! Ladybugs are one of the most efficient methods for pest control around. Not only do they consume thousands upon thousands of insects in their lifetime, they also feed on the larva of insects, preventing the next wave of damage as well. Check out these tips on attracting ladybugs to your garden for healthier plants this year!
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Old World Garden Farms
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Homegrown asparagus is in a league of its own when it comes to fresh, crisp, delicious flavor. Asparagus is one vegetable that no matter how fresh it might look in the supermarket, it can’t ever compare to the incredible taste of just picked spears from the garden. And the best part is of all? Not only is it easy to grow and maintain but it’s a perennial crop as well. So with one year of planting, you can set yourself up for years and years of future harvests. Planting Asparagus Crowns, Asparagus Plant, Growing Asparagus, White Asparagus, Heirloom Tomatoes Varieties, Garden Podcast, Fertilizer For Plants
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Homegrown asparagus is in a league of its own when it comes to fresh, crisp, delicious flavor. Asparagus is one vegetable that no matter how fresh it might look in the supermarket, it can’t ever compare to the incredible taste of just picked spears from the garden. And the best part is of all? Not only is it easy to grow and maintain but it’s a perennial crop as well. So with one year of planting, you can set yourself up for years and years of future harvests.
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Old World Garden Farms
Organic Gardening
Here is a look at how to grow your own sweet potatoes, including how to create your own “seed” by making sweet potato slips. Be sure as well to check out our podcast on Making Great Compost at the end of the article! Organic Vegetables, Growing Vegetables, Vegetable Gardening, Veggies, Growing Sweet Corn, Growing Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Slips, Sweet Potato Plant
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Here is a look at how to grow your own sweet potatoes, including how to create your own “seed” by making sweet potato slips. Be sure as well to check out our podcast on Making Great Compost at the end of the article!
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Old World Garden Farms
Organic Gardening
Not only are elderberries full of nutrients, their foliage and showy blooms can add big interest to a landscape. And perhaps best of all, they are quite easy to plant and maintain!
Not only are elderberries full of nutrients, their foliage and showy blooms can add big interest to a landscape. And perhaps best of all, they are quite easy to plant and maintain!
The cooler weather of Fall is the perfect time to plant your onions! Planting in the Fall not only allows you to harvest your onions sooner, but it produces crops that are larger, sweeter, and filled with more flavor than ever! Find out all you need to know about planting in the Fall for a big harvest next year! Planting Onion Sets, Planting Onions, Planting Bulbs, Gardening Tips, Growing Onions, Onion Bulbs, Fall Crop
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The cooler weather of Fall is the perfect time to plant your onions! Planting in the Fall not only allows you to harvest your onions sooner, but it produces crops that are larger, sweeter, and filled with more flavor than ever! Find out all you need to know about planting in the Fall for a big harvest next year!
Whether you are out of jars, can't find flats, or just don't have the time or equipment for canning, there are other methods of preserving your garden produce! We show you three great methods to preserving your peppers without canning equipment! Hot Banana Peppers, Stuffed Banana Peppers, Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers, Stuffed Green Peppers, Preserving Peppers, Freezing Peppers, Dried Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Picante Recipe
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Freezing Peppers
Dried Peppers
Roasted Red Peppers
Picante Recipe
Whether you are out of jars, can't find flats, or just don't have the time or equipment for canning, there are other methods of preserving your garden produce! We show you three great methods to preserving your peppers without canning equipment!
Liquid fertilizers are wonderful way to provide a quick shot of nutrients to vegetable plants, flowering annuals, and even perennials! Check out these 4 organic liquid fertilizers you can use to power your plants and flowers!
Liquid fertilizers are wonderful way to provide a quick shot of nutrients to vegetable plants, flowering annuals, and even perennials! Check out these 4 organic liquid fertilizers you can use to power your plants and flowers!
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Old World Garden Farms
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Using mulch in your flowerbeds can be a great, inexpensive way to reduce the amount of weeds! Try out these three simple secrets to success! Soil Layers, Weed Control, Secret To Success, Mulching, Low Maintenance
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Using mulch in your flowerbeds can be a great, inexpensive way to reduce the amount of weeds! Try out these three simple secrets to success!
Nothing gives more visual interest and beauty to hanging baskets and container plantings than trailing plants! Check out our favorite 3 trailing plants for your hanging baskets! Sweet Potato Vine, Potato Vines, Plants For Hanging Baskets, Hanging Planters, Trailing Plants, Potted Plants, Black Eyed Susan Vine, Wave Petunias, Fast Growth
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Nothing gives more visual interest and beauty to hanging baskets and container plantings than trailing plants! Check out our favorite 3 trailing plants for your hanging baskets!
When it comes to growing cucumbers, following a few key tips can make all the difference between struggling plants or a massive harvest! These 7 secrets will put your plants on the right path! Cucumber Beetles, Gardening Vegetables, Organic Fertilizer, Compost Tea, Bumper Crops, Crop Rotation
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When it comes to growing cucumbers, following a few key tips can make all the difference between struggling plants or a massive harvest! These 7 secrets will put your plants on the right path!
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Old World Garden Farms
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When it comes to growing healthy, long-living and productive cucumber plants, how and when you fertilize really does make all the difference! Find out all you need to know with this helpful guide! Liquid Fertilizer, Regrow Vegetables, Planting Seeds
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When it comes to growing healthy, long-living and productive cucumber plants, how and when you fertilize really does make all the difference! Find out all you need to know with this helpful guide!
Tomato Blight is an issue that causes fear for most gardeners who grow tomatoes! The real key is to prevent tomato blight before it even happens with these 3 simple tricks! Growing Shallots, Grow Tomatoes, Plant Supports, Seasonal Garden, Plant Needs, Mulch, Healthy Plants
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Tomato Blight is an issue that causes fear for most gardeners who grow tomatoes! The real key is to prevent tomato blight before it even happens with these 3 simple tricks!
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Old World Garden Farms
Organic Gardening
Tomatoes are one of the heaviest feeders of all vegetable plants in the garden, so they need a little boost throughout the entire growing season! Check out this amazing way to fertilize your tomato and pepper plants naturally! Tomato Fertilizer, Growing Tomato Plants
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Tomatoes are one of the heaviest feeders of all vegetable plants in the garden, so they need a little boost throughout the entire growing season! Check out this amazing way to fertilize your tomato and pepper plants naturally!