Category Archives: Garden

How I Pinch a Penny: How to separate basil sprouts

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sarah Mock

Look for multiple sprouts in your basil pot to maximize your investment.

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Container Garden Chronicles: Beginning anew

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Sarah Chain begins her container garden adventures by purchasing and planting her six plants in May 2013.

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How I Pinch a Penny: Opt for DIY planters this summer

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sarah Mock

Sarah Mock shares tips for getting your hands dirty this spring and making your own porch planters.

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Learn to make the most of your tiniest green spaces

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Beth Vrabel

Even if your outdoor space is just a concrete balcony, it can be a lush, welcoming garden with a little planning.

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Video: Create DIY garden markers

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Sarah Chain shows two ideas for do-it-yourself garden markers made from utensils, corks, skewers and chalkboard paint in this May 12, 2013, Smart tip video.

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Weed ’em and reap: Get the right tools for your garden

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Stephanie Giese

Whether you are looking to spruce up your landscaping or plant a vegetable garden with your kids, it’s easy for the first-time gardener to get overwhelmed.

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Reciplease! Fiddleheads and the foraging post

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stacia M. Fleegal

Merely typing the words “dandelion greens” last week made me realize that I absolutely had to write a post on foraging. What’s more local than a locavore, you might ask? A hyperlocavore. A hyperlocavore who is also a forager is … Continue reading →

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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Catch up with posts from Smart magazine for the week of April 7, 2013.

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How I Pinch a Penny: Planting peas — easy peasy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sarah Mock

Soaking your peas will give them a jump start on germinating before you plant them.

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Take your spring cleaning to-do list outdoors

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Smart Staff

During spring cleaning, do a visual inspection of the outside of your house.

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