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Category Archives: Organic
Controlling Bermuda Grass
Like most gardeners in my region, bermuda grass is a plague. As I have stated in previous blogs, it is a war that cannot be won. The best one can hope for is some control. Control is never easy … Continue reading
Posted in Asparagus, Bermudagrass, Gardening, Organic, Seasons, Swiss Chard (S.C.), Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Weeds
Tagged Bermudagrass, Ground Cover, Organic, Summer, Swiss Chard, Weeds
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Beginning a Garden
The first step is to clear the soil of weeds. If it is covered with Bermuda grass, you have some work to do. Since Bermuda will not grow in the shade, you may kill the grass by covering it with … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, Mulch, Organic, Soil, West Texas
Tagged Compost, Compost bin, Compost pile, fertilizer, Mulch, Soil, Soil improvement, West Texas
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The Poop on Chickenpoop
Keeping chickens is something every gardener should do. In our case, we happen to love fresh eggs with deep orange yolks…yum! But I have also confirmed the superior nature of their manure (which should always be composted before using in … Continue reading
Posted in Beneficial Animals, Chickens, Compost, Eggs, Fertilizer, Gardening, Organic, Seedlings, Uncategorized
Tagged Chickens, Collards, Compost, fertilizer, Organic, Seedlings, Soil improvement, Transplants, Vegetables
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The Grassroots Imperative
Big “agribusiness” is not about to voluntarily change its ways. They are greedy profit-driven monsters with enough lobbyists in Washington and courtroom lawyers to keep the government and the courts off their backs. Their specialty is pushing around small farmers … Continue reading
Posted in Chickens, Farming, Fruit, Gardening, Monsanto, Organic, Sustainable Gardening
Tagged Agribusiness, Chickens, Farmers, Gardening, Locavore, Organic
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A Place to Garden
You live in a cozy house surrounded by lawn and a few trees. That’s nice. You are the typical homeowner. You water and fertilize the lawn so you can have the “privilege” of mowing it every week during the summer. … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, Fertilizer, Gardening, Mulch, Organic, Seasons, Sustainable Gardening, Tools, Vegetables, Weather, West Texas
Tagged Compost, Compost bin, fertilizer, Gardening, Irrigation, Mulch, Soil improvement, Vegetables, water
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Raw Milk Criminal
Scene: The State Penitentiary. A newly-convicted criminal is being incarcerated with a drug dealer as a cell mate. The cell door clanks shut. The new inmate looks at his fellow-prisoner wondering what kind of a person he is. “Welcome to … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, FDA, Government, Organic, Raw Milk, Research
Tagged Farming, Food and Drug Administration, Freedom of Choice, Government Regulations, grass, Raw Milk, Research
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Here’s the Dirt on Soil
Scene: Produce section of our local grocery store in their tiny “organic” section. A middle-aged man and woman are having a conversation my wife overhears. He: “What the h**l does ‘organic’ mean?” She: “It means it grows in the soil.” … Continue reading
Posted in Fertilizer, Gardening, Harvest, Organic, Soil, Tomatoes, Vegetables
Tagged fertilizer, Food, Gardening, Herbicides, Organic, Pesticides, Soil, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Weeds
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Are You Ready for Garlic?
Being Unprepared Stinks! Are you ready to plant garlic? Maybe not. After all, it’s still summer, it’s hot and autumn seems a long way away. But garlic planting time will be here before you can say, “Now where am I … Continue reading
Posted in Bulbs, freeze, Garlic, Organic, Snow, Soil, Spring, Vegetables, West Texas
Tagged Autumn, freeze, Garlic, Winter
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Thanks Neighbors!
Here in West Texas (and similar climates) mulching is of paramount importance. It feeds the soil and holds in moisture (especially vital in times of drought). It is better for building your soil than compost since it slowly decomposes in … Continue reading
Posted in Chickens, Compost, Dry Weather Gardening, Gardening, Hot Weather Gardening, Mulch, Organic, Rain, Seasons, Soil, Texas, Vegetables, Weather, West Texas
Tagged Climate, Compost bin, Compost pile, Gardening, Mulch, Rain, Soil, Soil improvement, Summer, Vegetables, water, West Texas
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Beware the Thief
Okay, this post is not strictly a “garden post” but it needs to be said. More and more I am seeing something in blogs that, when I was teaching, would have earned my students a failing grade. The practice of … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Organic, Plagiarism, Research
Tagged Credit, Plagiarism, References, Research, Writing
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