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Organic produce may soon be cheaper than conventional produce

Organic produce may soon be cheaper than conventional produce

By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009

The inexorable rise in oil prices leads to higher costs for chemical fertilizers.

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Using composts to improve turf ecology

Using composts to improve turf ecology

By F. Dan Dinelli, CGCS, Posted January 28th, 2009

As the Superintendent at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, IL, I became interested in applying compost as a soil amendment after reading about research suggesting it’s many agricultural benefits…

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Pesticides choke pathway for nature to produce nitrogen for crops

Pesticides choke pathway for nature to produce nitrogen for crops

By University of Oregon, Posted January 28th, 2009

Many farmers applying pesticides to boost crop yields may instead be contributing to growth problems, scientists report in a new study.

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No-till Gardening

No-till Gardening

By Greg Seaman, Posted January 28th, 2009

…less work can yield better results

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Go for an Edible Estate …the case against lawns

Go for an Edible Estate …the case against lawns

By Frtiz Haeg, Metropolis Books, Posted January 28th, 2009

Why do we dedicate so much property to something that requires precious resources, endless hours and contaminates our air and water?

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Home-Front Ecology

Home-Front Ecology

By Mike Davis, Sierra Magazine, Posted January 28th, 2009

What our grandparents can teach us about saving the world

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New Year’s seed starting mix

New Year’s seed starting mix

By Greg Seaman, Posted January 27th, 2009

Preparing your starter soil early allows time for extra nutrients to be incorporated into the mix.

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