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"Mary Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow?"
What do you want to grow?
| Farming by the Moon |
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| When to Plant, Wean, Castrate, Build Fences, Harvest |
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| Astronomy: Moon, Sun, & Planets |
The bible of farming and gardening is The Old Farmer's Almanac. To achieve growing the best crops, following
the Old Farmer's Almanac instructions are still considered the tried and true rule of farming and gardening. Since its publication
in 1792, the Old Farmer's Almanac teaches and reawakens the importance of the cycles of nature; seasons, moon (tides) and
stars, and weather patterns. Above pictures are active links to gardening, calendar.... You can purchase one at most groceries
stores, book stores, plant nurseries, and some hardware stores. You can also purchase via The Old Farmer's Almanac web site.
Being well read about your planting zone, astronomy, and weather conditions will already start turning your thumb to a pale
green color!
| Gardening by the Moon Calendar |
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| From the Farmers' Almanac |
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| Farmers' Almanac Astronomy |
In 1818, another group of people decided to start publishing their own type of almanac, Farmers' Almanac, similar to the Old
Farmer's Almanac. Above pictures are active links to gardening, calendar.... Either of these sources are beneficial.
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| "The Addams Family" - Full Moonbathing |
| VASCULAR, MOSSES, LIVERWORTS, HORNWORTS, & LICHENS |
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| UNITED STATES DEPEARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
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| University of Illinois |
| HORTICULTURE ANSWERS |
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| FOR HARDINESS ZONES 4, 5, & 6 University of Illinois |
| SMALL FARMER IDEAS |
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| GROW AT HOME MOVEMENT |
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| ORGANIC GARDENING |
| ORGANIC GARDENING GUIDE |
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| ORGANIC GARDENING GUIDE |
| TEMPERATURE, PRECIPITATION, & DROUGHT |
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| UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL |
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| Determine Plant/Crop Livability in U.S.A. - Department of Agriculture |
[Latest edition is indeed 2012.]
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MISCELLANEOUS
| U.S.A. NAVAL OBSERVATORY |
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| COMPLETE SUN & MOON DATA |
| FOR - NEW FARMERS!!!! |
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| U.S.D.A. |
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| USDA CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE |
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| AGRICULTURE: CROPS |
| AMERICAN FARM BUREAU |
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| FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE |
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| OXFORD UNIVERSITY HERBARIA |
| HORTICULTURAL CROPS |
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Greenhouse Growing Guide
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| END WASTE WHILE SAVING MONEY |
Garden Custom Planting Map
"Don't Bag It" Leaf Management Plan
Make Compost Tea for Healthy Plants
| EDUCATION: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE |
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| (ATTRA PUBLICATIONS) |
| SUSTAINABLE FARMING INTERNSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS |
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HEALTH
| TO "HEALTH & NUTRITION" SECTION! |
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| SEEK "HEALTH & NUTRITION" SECTION |
Garden Health
| IN THE GARDEN TIPS |
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| IN THE GARDEN TIPS |
| WATER QUALITY, CONSERVATION, DROUGHT & IRRIGATION |
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| WATER QUALITY, CONSERVATION, DROUGHT & IRRIGATION |
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| Gardening Questions & Answers |
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| USDA FOREST SERVICE |
Water in Desert
Making The Desert "Blossom As The Rose": A New Approach to Arid-Land Agriculture by Scott Bidstrup
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| AGRICULTURAL SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM |
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| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY |
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SEEDS & SOIL
Why grow from seeds?
Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Norway
All Seeds' Future lies in Norway
"Svalbard Global Seed Vault was opened by the Norwegian Government in February 2008. From all across
the globe, crates of seeds are sent here for safe and secure long-term storage in cold and dry rock vaults. The Seed Bank was established and is fully funded by the Norwegian government, with the responsibility for operations
assigned to The Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The Ministry coordinates daily operation with the Nordic Gene Resource Centre
and the Global Crop Diversity Trust."
| THE FILM |
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Growing from Seed - Heirloom Varieties
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| USE & CULTIVATION OF ALASKA NATIVE PLAN SEEDS |
Seed & Plant Swap
| SEED SWAP SEED SWAP! |
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| COME TO THE SEED SWAP! |
| SEED / PLANT SWAP |
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| SEED / PLANT SWAP |
Oil Seed Crops
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| OIL SEED CROPS |
All about the Oil Palm
SOIL
Different soil types have different watering needs. You don't need to be a soil scientist to know how to water your soil properly.
These tips can help: Loosen the soil around plants so it can quickly absorb water and nutrients. Use a 1- to 2-inch protective
layer of mulch on the soil surface above the root area. Cultivating and mulching reduce evaporation and soil erosion. Clay
soil: Add organic material such as compost or peat moss. Till or spade to help loosen the soil. Since clay soil absorbs water
very slowly, water only as fast as the soil absorbs the water. Sandy soil: Add organic material to supplement
sandy soil. Otherwise, the water can run through it so quickly that plants won't be able to absorb it. Loam soil: The
best kind of soil. It's a combination of sand, silt, and clay. Loam absorbs water readily and stores it for plants to use.
--Bob Villa
SOIL "How To" VIDEOS
"How to Turn Dirt into Soil"
"TURNING HORRIBLE SOIL INTO GREAT SOIL PT 1 OF 2"
"TURNING HORRIBLE SOIL INTO GREAT SOIL PT 2 OF 2"
"How I Prepare My Vegetable Garden Beds"
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