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Home gardening is a great pursuit for a foodie mom. You get to enjoy the act of taking something from seed to table, and it's the truest form of local food. It also teaches children great lessons about the sources of food and how to grow food. Here are tips on home gardening.

Home Gardening editor: Stefanie Trudeau

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Lettuce Eat! PDF Print E-mail
Home Gardening
Written by s t   
Romaine, Iceberg, Bibb, Butter crunch, Arugula, Oak leaf—lettuce is one of the most cost-effective (and easy) vegetables to grow yourself. Read on to find out more about planting and harvesting this fresh favorite!
Tags:  growing lettuce harvest lettuce romaine iceberg bibb lettuce seeds
Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 June 2008 )
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Comparing Growing Tomatoes in the Ground or Containers PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Michael Gokey   

Tomatoes are wonderful fruits grown on a bushy vine. This essay compares the two very popular techniques of growing tomatoes in the ground as compared to container pots. I will compare the amount of space each method takes, preparation for planting, the amount of time and energy for each, and the amount of resources such as water and fertilizer needed for each style or technique for growing tomatoes in the ground or containers.


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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 June 2008 )
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Amazing Basil- Tips to grow it, use it, and store it PDF Print E-mail
Home Gardening
Written by s t   

basil-edit.jpgBasil (Ocinum basilicum) is a tasty and versatile herb that anyone can grow in their vegetable garden, flower box, or even on the kitchen windowsill. Many people associate basil with Italian cooking, but it is widely used in Indian and Thai cuisine as well. Basil adds wonderful flavor to many dishes—so keep reading for even more fresh ideas for basil.


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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 May 2008 )
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Container Gardening: Growing veggies on your back step PDF Print E-mail
Home Gardening
Written by s t   
Even if you lack sufficient acreage, it is possible to grow healthy, delicious vegetables and herbs for your family to eat. Whether it be on a window sill, patio, back steps or a front porch, container gardening is a great option to try out your green thumb with a variety of veggies.
Tags:  Container gardening growing vegetables patio gardening tomatoes cucumbers
Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 May 2008 )
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