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May 3, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Water pressure and water flow issues for gardeners Water pressure and water flow are key to answering that basic gardening question, How do you get water to the plants? We all know how to water plants.You can: *  hand water (time consuming) * … read more»
April 26, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
How to maintain your drip irrigation system Drip irrigation is good for you and good for your plants. You can leave town for a few days, instead of staying home to hand water. Your plants can get a steady supply of water, in regular amounts, that… read more»
April 18, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Double digging, a hallmark of French intensive gardening Double digging revitalizes garden soil and gives it better tilth. It’s one of the basic practices of “French intensive” or “biointensive” organic gardening. French intensive… read more»
April 11, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Soil temperatures for transplanting vegetable starts and seedlings Check the soil temperature before you transplant your vegetable seedlings and starts. Vegetables need specific soil temperatures to grow properly, as Tricia mentions in our new video on Planting Vegetables.… read more»
April 5, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Damping off—how to prevent this problem for your seedlings and starts In our Seedling Care video, Tricia shows how to grow healthy seedlings. Here’s more information on how to keep your seedlings from damping off. WHAT IS DAMPING OFF? “Damping off” is the… read more»
March 30, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Three reasons to add cool season vegetables to your garden In all the excitement of starting your tomato seeds, don’t forget about the accommodating “shoulder seasons” in your edible garden. Spring and fall are easy times to grow. Plant now!… read more»
March 16, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Tips for germinating hard to start seeds Sometimes we all need a hand. If your favorite seeds are in the “hard-to-start” category, we have tips for you on techniques to give them a hand and get growing. The three basic methods for… read more»
March 15, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Recipes and tips on how to make soil mix for your soil blocks Soil blocks let you germinate seeds and grow seedlings all in one spot When you grow with seed blocks there are no seed trays, no shifting to pots, and minimal risk of transplant shock. How can you do… read more»
March 7, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Tips and tools for your first vegetable garden Ready to start your first vegetable garden? The three essentials for an easy vegetable garden are: Full sun Convenient water supply Good soil Add some basic supplies and you’ll be off and growing.… read more»
March 1, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Fresh horseradish—how to plant, harvest, and serve it Want to give some homegrown zip to your meals? Plant horseradish! Simple to grow and harvest, you’ll enjoy having your own fresh crop to eat and to share with friends. Tricia plants and harvests… read more»

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