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The frugal gardener

by Tess Vigeland

Apr 27, 2012

Meg Favreau of Wisebread.com on what to plant if you don't have endless supplies of cash to grow yourself a salad this spring.

Vine plants like zucchinis are a good starting point for a new gardener.

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New maps mean new possibilities for gardeners

by Eve Troeh

Jan 26, 2012

Climate zones are shifting, says the USDA, so sure, grow bananas in Ohio.

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Easy Sustainability Answers

Is canning safe? How do I do it? We've got a step-by-step slideshow!

by Adriene Hill

Sep 2, 2010

Maybe it's the bounty at our local farmers' markets, maybe it's the desire for a comfort-hobby. Whatever the reason, we and our friends over at NPR...

The Greenwash Brigade

Buying green to avert global warming is like #%*&ing for chastity

by Jim Nicolow

Apr 22, 2008

Michael Pollan's latest piece in the New York Times Magazine, "Why Bother?" tells us why we should bother....