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If you are new to gardening or have a limited space with which to work, you’ll find the concepts offered in All New Square Foot Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More in Less Space for planning, growing and producing a bountiful harvest most appealing. This concept uses small square foot plots for planting. Even more appealing is that one doesn’t have to worry about tilling the hard ground every spring as this type of gardening uses above ground, raised planting beds.
This is the 2nd edition of the book created by author Mel Bartholomew. The original SFG was published in 1981. There are significant changes made from the original version including moving the garden beds closer to the house, a 4ft. x 4ft. square solution, and an all new special soil concoction.
You’ll even find an entire chapter devoted to vertical gardening. This type of garden can successfully generate large volumes of produce in a very small space because of efficient placement of plants, as well as additional vertical gardening solutions. Continue reading
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Maintaining hedges requires a lot of work but not with the Black and Decker 20V Max Lithium Ion Cordless 22-Inch Hedge Trimmer. This tool will keep your yard looking neat and beautiful with the least amount of time. Now you don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars for professional-looking results!
This hedge trimmer features dual action blades that can cut branches (up to 3/4 inch thick) with 40% less vibration. It uses a 20-volt MAX lithium-ion battery which has longer lifespan and charge retention than NiCad batteries. A single charge can finish a 3,000 square feet area. You don’t have to deal with a long extension cord that hinders you from doing your job more efficiently. Continue reading
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Many people believe that the cure for every disease can be found in plants. While this book doesn’t claim to have remedies for every disease, Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use does explain the uses of 33 herbs.
This book is chock full of information on how to use herbal remedies for common ailments such as poison ivy, poor digestion, stress relief and many more. Rosemary Gladstar has had over 35 years of experience as a teacher and healer using herbs. She runs Sage Mountain established in East Barre Vermont. There she sells herbs, teaches, and facilitates workshops about using herbs.
As the founder of the California School of Herbal Studies, Gladstar has much to share when it comes to growing and using herbs for natural remedies. Known as the “godmother of American Herbalsim”, she now lends her expertise in this volume of herbs specifically designed for beginners. Continue reading