Hypertufa: great looking containers you can make yourself

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A hypertufa mixture will make attractive outdoor planters. The planters are made by mixing peat and sand into cement and pouring it into makeshift molds made from dishpans or buckets. The containers must sit out in rainy weather for several weeks to leach out the lime in the cement before they are used.

Design and construction, Plant containers, Planters (Containers)

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Long live the three sisters: this traditional Native American intercropping technique is the heirloom way to grow nutritious food

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A deep knowledge of gardening was evident in the way Native Americans grew these three plants together. Nitrogen was replenished and supports were available for plants needing to climb. Tips are given on how to use the intercrop method, which varieties to select, and how to grow them.

Innovations, Native Americans, Growth, Native North Americans, Corn, Squashes, Legumes, Beans, Crop rotation

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Holiday gifts from your garden

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Examples of garden items that may be given away as holiday gifts are presented. These include flavored vinegars, garlic braids, spices, botanical bath oils, bath soaps and aloe vera gels.

Methods, Usage, Gifts, Natural products

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