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Banana peels as fertilizer

My mother in law always did this, I though it was the chemicals in the peel that made it work so well. Just flatten a banana peel and bury ...
How to grow and harvest garlic

When to Plant : Plant in fall, about 6 weeks before hard frost. Set large, firm individual cloves point up in well-prepared soil, burying ...
How to remove tree stumps

Tree Stump Removal - Get rid of tree stumps by drilling holes in the stump and filling them with 100% Epsom salt. Follow with water, and wa...
Crushed egg shells in the garden

Each time you crack an egg open, instead of tossing the shell into the trash, drop it into an open container that you keep in the fridge. (...
Plants that help other plants grow

Plants have best friends just like people do: Marigolds help tomatoes and roses grow better. Nasturtiums keep bugs away from squash and...
Milk Jug Slow Drip Watering System

The best way to water your garden is to set up a drip irrigation system with an automatic timer. But what if you do not have that option?. ...
Foods you can regrow from kitchen scraps

Click the links below to go to the article on how to regrow it. Note : Green Onions/Leeks and Celery/Romaine Lettuce/Cabbage have the same ...
How to grow apple tree from seed

Get a paper towel and wrap your apple seeds in them. Wet the paper towel and put it in the plastic bag. Make sure the plastic bag is sealed...
15 Shade tolerant vegetables

Add caption Got limited sun? These 15 vegetables only need 4 hours a day of direct light. Utilize them in those shaded areas of the yard...
How to clean fruits and veggies

When I buy fruit and veggies, I always soak them in a 1:4 ratio of vinegar and water to help remove toxins and pesticides. I leave them soa...

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