Beat Those Bean Beetles Naturally!
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The pesky Mexican Bean Beetle can wipe out an entire bean crop. I learned a simple way to keep my beans safe.
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Our urban American Gardener Birke is tenacious! A cold Midwest spring played havoc with her plot, but she’s persevering…and doing some preserving.
Why Buy It When You Can Grow It?
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May 30, 2014
Grow what works for you–plant an organic garden full of your family’s favorites!
Down East Gardener Welcomes Spring…Finally!
Kathy Harrison
May 2, 2014
I was beginning to lose hope but at long last my seeds have decided to welcome spring. I have flats and greenhouses…and they’re getting green!
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April 30, 2014
Can you modify your own gardening practices to have less impact on the ecosystem? Learn about three techniques you can try.
American Gardener Tim Takes 2014 Plan from 2013 Garden
Karen Johnson
April 11, 2014
In 2013, American Gardener (and Prepper Dad) Tim and his family canned and froze hundreds of containers of produce from what they’re calling the ‘small garden’. Take a look at what he did last year…for 2014, he’s planning even bigger!
American Gardens: Location, Location, Location!
Karen Johnson
March 21, 2014
Our American Gardeners have checked in! This may be the second day of spring, but winter still hasn’t gotten the message in most
Lehman’s Has The Heirloom Seeds You Want!
Karen Johnson
February 24, 2014
When you’re starting to plant, you can’t pick anything finer than heirloom seeds–especially certified organic heirloom seeds! Lehman’s has many certified organic heirloom varieties.
Cool Weather & Companion Planting: Give It A Try!
Kendra P
February 19, 2014
I can hardly believe it’s time to start preparing for my Spring garden! I’ll be getting my warm weather seedlings started indoors in
The Old Farmer
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July 27, 2010
He looks and waves, but does not smile. Simply gets on with the business of farming.
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