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Written over the years by Diane Meucci
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Garden Tools
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How to build a bed
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Planting trees and shrubs
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Planting. Mulching. Maintenance
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Rigging a simple irrigation system
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Rigging a simple irrigation system
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Water in the garden
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Installing a small fountain
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Garden Calendar
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Organic Lawn Care
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Greens, cover crops & wildflowers
Part 1
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Greens, cover crops & wildflowers
Part 2
Now we are getting a little more involved with permaculture
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Permaculture landscapes that feed us, part 1
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Permaculture landscapes that feed us, part 2
![The Heegel-Rambo Urban Farm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200290_31e51f313b2b4e95ae6ae2b4fcace4c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_396,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/The%20Heegel-Rambo%20Urban%20Farm_Page_1.jpg)
An urban farm, part 1
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An urban farm, part 2
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Dig it Up!
Why aren't front yards edible?
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Dig it Up!
Why aren't front yards edible?
![Dig It Up](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200290_e1e4f2bc1df64ed09a052e91c6dbe6f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_394,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Dig%20It%20Up%20Page%203.jpg)
Dig it Up!
Why aren't front yards edible?
A few more notes on plants we love
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Native Azaleas
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A few good perennials
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In praise of hydrangeas
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Japanese Mountain Hydrangeas
Hydrangea serrata
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Dianes Hydrangea Series
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Beautiful phlox varieties
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Understory trees add variety
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Hostas
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Attracting Wildlife
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