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Up to 40% of food in the US goes to waste, and a significant portion of that waste ends up in municipal landfills. You can help reduce food waste by composting. What is composting? To break it down into the most simple explanation:  Organic composting is a natural process where a pile of yard waste and kitchen scraps is broken down by bacteria, fungi, and worms. … [Read more...] about Composting 101: How to Start Your First Compost Pile

There is no such thing as a no-maintenance garden. Any garden with plants will require some maintenance. However, you can minimize the amount of work involved by choosing plants that don't require much care. This will give you a garden that is closer to being no-maintenance. CREATE FUNCTIONAL OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES This will allow you to have less work and more enjoyment … [Read more...] about Creating a Low Maintenance Garden

We decided to try Straw Bale Gardening because we wanted to increase production and get an early start on the growing season. This type of gardening is different from what we're used to, but we're excited to see how it goes! We left and treated our bales on a spectacular weekend just weeks from the first day of Spring. Setting and Conditioning the Straw Bales After the … [Read more...] about Kickstart a Weed-Free Straw Bale Garden!

If you're looking for a way to extend your growing season without breaking the bank, low tunnels could be the answer. These structures are a great way to get started in season extension without making a big investment, and they're also portable, so you can move them around or take them down at the end of the season. West Virginia produce growers should make extending the … [Read more...] about Low Tunnels For Beginners

VEGETABLE GARDEN SQUARE FOOT GARDENING The gardening technique of square foot gardening comes from a book by Mel Bartholomew. The idea is to break up your garden into square sections, rather than one large area with rows of vegetables spaced one to two feet apart. You can fit more plants into a square foot than in a traditional row garden, making it easier to weed and water. … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Space – Stunning Design Ideas for Small Gardens