Category Archives: Plants

Do you know who your neighbors are?

Posted on February 1, 2014 by PixieL

Many small organic gardens, ours included, make use of a principle called companion planting.  In its simplest form:  some plants complement each other, sometimes by releasing beneficial nutrients into the soil or by helping to repel pests, while others can actually hinder growth or attract … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions, decisions

Posted on January 31, 2014 by PixieL

Yes, I’m still looking through seed catalogs and deciding what to plant.   It’s not that simple — I know I want squash but what varieties?  The list seems endless, just take a look at the 2014 Native Seed Catalog, it reads … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for February

Posted on January 30, 2014 by PixieL

The last week of every month is always a good time to start looking ahead to what’s on the agenda for the upcoming month.  Taking some time to look ahead now means that you will have time to plan and … Continue reading →

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