Tag Archives: Crystal Stevens

Various Methods to Suppress Weeds

Soil/Soil Prep/Mulch/Compost, Tips, Techniques and Tools, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables and Fruits
An image of weed suppression techniques being applied to a garden.

Weed pressure in the garden can be daunting. Successful weed management in organic agriculture is a challenge that requires patience, preventative measures, dedication, and a commitment to following through with the systems put into place. By Crystal Stevens [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2018 issue.] Weed pressure in the garden can be daunting. Successful weed

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Grow Delicious Greens

Edible Landscapes, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables and Fruits
A photo of a greens garden

Vegetable gardening can seem intimidating and overwhelming to beginning growers, but with the right tools, a little time, patience, and experience, gardening can become second nature. How miraculous is it to think that a few seeds can produce such bounty throughout the season? Now is the perfect time to plant easy-to-grow greens such as salad mix, spinach, collards, head lettuce,

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