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Humble Pile: Human Waste Composting Project in Chicago

2 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Poop. Everybody does it. That adds up to a lot of waste - waste that could potentially build soil and fertilize gardens. But most of us don't want to think about it. We just want to flush it and forget it.+ READ MORE

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H is for Growing Herbs at Home

29 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Here are the steps I outlined in this episode. Growing your own herbs is a great way to start growing your own food. It's easy and herbs add depth and flavor to all your recipes.+ READ MORE

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Permaculture Principles: Diversity

29 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Diversity breeds resilience. Cultivate it wherever you can-but too much of a good thing can get you in trouble too. + READ MORE

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5 Tips for Planting a Placenta Fruit Tree: Burying the Placenta to Commemorate Birth

28 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Planting a placenta fruit tree may be gross to some. But it's really the ultimate form of upcycling. And it's a great traditional way to commemorate birth. + READ MORE

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Build a Better Garden... With Fish Poop?

22 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

What do you get when you combine your container garden, your fish tank, and your water fountain all into one? Answer: a perfect solution for a self-contained food growing system. Farm In A Box thinks so, anyway.+ READ MORE

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Edible Landscape Showcase: Missouri's Heartland Harvest Garden

15 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

In a country dominated by ornamental landscapes that are beautiful but (almost) useless, it's refreshing to see an edible landscape demonstration on the scale of the Heartland Harvest Garden - it's 12 acres of incredible edibles, with hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables, creating a...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Gardening

14 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Go green with gardening! In this Go Green Guide, find out how to grow your garden naturally, without pesticides or toxic chemicals.+ READ MORE

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Make a No-Dig, Little-Effort Garden Bed Now, Plant Easily in the Spring

13 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Hate the idea of removing sod and double-digging to make a new garden bed? Forget it! Make a no-dig garden bed this fall, and enjoy easy planting in the spring.+ READ MORE

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Cardboard Makes Awesome Mulch!

7 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

A cardboard mulch feeds the soil, prevents weeds and retains moisture. But is it better than recycling? + READ MORE

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15 Homemade Organic Gardening Sprays and Concoctions That Actually Work

6 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Here are fifteen homemade garden remedies that really work.+ READ MORE

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Permaculture Principles: Recycling Nutrients

1 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Waste equals food - that's one of the fundamental principles of nature. Whatever is discarded by one organism or process get's used by another. Permaculture seeks to design gardens that recycle nutrients within their system for as long as possible. Here's how to do it. + READ MORE

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10 Common Un-Green Organic Gardening Practices You Might Be Guilty Of

29 Sep 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Here are ten things even well-meaning organic gardeners may be doing in their gardens, and what to do to make your organic garden even greener.+ READ MORE

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5 Sprouts You Can Grow on Your Kitchen Counter!

26 Sep 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

A sprout is not just a sprout! There is a wide variety of options for those who want to grow sprouts (which requires nothing more than a jar and a few inches of space on your countertop!)+ READ MORE

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Introducing New Chickens to a Flock: Curbing Aggression

26 Sep 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

A pecking order is inevitable in any chicken flock, but with a little patience and a gentle introduction, aggression can be minimized when introducing new arrivals.+ READ MORE

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Permaculture Principles: Plant Succession

24 Sep 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Permaculture may derive from "permanent agriculture", but it is anything but static. A good permaculture design, like an ecosystem, evolves over time. .+ READ MORE

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