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Compost without the heap: this old soil-conditioning technique takes time but will yield miraculous vegetables

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Sheet composting consists of putting lime, manure, wood shavings, leaves and other organic matter in a fallow area and every four years switching the garden to that spot while treating the old garden spot in the same way. Step-by-step instructions are given on the four-year process.

Author: Hill, Lewis, Hill, Nancy
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1998
Methods, Innovations, Compost, Soil conditioners

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Pyracantha: a fiery extravaganza of color

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Pyracantha, a shrub with bright crimson fruit, is also known as thorn fire and is a favorite ornamental bush. Several varieties of pyracantha are available, ranging from compact to ones that grow up to six feet high. Tips are given on how to successfully grow the plant.

Author: Hill, Lewis, Hill, Nancy
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
Ornamental shrubs

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Backyard grape growing

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Grapes can be grown on a small grapevine in a small, sun-drenched area of fertile soil. The vine has to be able to tolerate the winter temperatures of the area in which it is planted. Most grapes have a growing season of 180 days.

Author: Hill, Lewis, Hill, Nancy, Rezelman, John
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1993
Grapes

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