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How your plants will fare during our bouts of winter snow and freezing temperatures depends on many factors. These include how well your plants are sheltered, the hardiness of your varieties, and the maturity of your plants. If your plants are already under stress or if they were in... Learn More

Now is a good time to think about adding new features to your urban farm. Take a walk around your yard and think creatively. Chickens anyone? Break out the books and see what coop design works best for you. Try building your own coop or increasing the size of... Learn More

With such a wide variety of garden seeds, it’s tough to make general rules that will work across all types. However, here are a few ideas for getting better results when sowing seeds both indoors and out: Use a good potting mix, or prepare a loose seed bed with... Learn More

A seed packet lists the expected life of the seed – usually a pretty short number, like one to three years. This assumes the average gardener stores their seeds in a shoebox in a warm house. You may be able to keep your seed viable for a longer time.... Learn More