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Seed Starting 101 The following 101, on seed starting (AKA starting plants from seed), features the combined wisdom of many (many) HOMEGROWN members. Got ano… Started by HOMEGROWN.org	5	Mar 27, 2013 Reply by Jennifer
Got Aphids!! Using wheast to attract ladybugs? Experts please chime in! I planted Nasturtium as a "trap crop" for aphids in my city garden. They're already getting covered by these lit… Started by Cornelia	2	Jan 26, 2013 Reply by sue woods
Composting 101 Curious about composting but not sure where to begin? Don't fret! Consider HOMEGROWN member Cornelia's early composting roots: "I have bee… Started by HOMEGROWN.org	0	Mar 8, 2012
Garden Planning 101 Many thanks to HOMEGROWN member Stacey, and to everyone who contributed their 2 cents to this 101, for your thoughtful advice on garden pla… Started by HOMEGROWN.org	7	Feb 25, 2012 Reply by Marianne Smith
Hoop Houses 101 Looking to extend the life of your beds into the fall and winter? Hoping to grow produce year round, or protect your plantings from some of… Started by HOMEGROWN.org	1	Oct 6, 2011 Reply by Carol Chiveral
Terrarium 101 WHAT, EXACTLY, IS A TERRARIUM? Imagine a jungle, a desert, or a forest habitat thriving in your home in a space as small as a light bulb… Started by HOMEGROWN.org	0	Jul 15, 2011
Strawberry Pickin' It’s that time of year again! Strawberry season is in full swing here in the Northeast. The arrival of the juicy little berries ushers in… Started by Caroline Malcolm	5	Jun 22, 2011 Reply by Christene
Seed starting planners Here are some tools to make your seedstarting schedule a bit easier to follow: Start with Seed Starting Basics from Mother Earth News Joh… Started by Cornelia	4	Mar 8, 2011 Reply by Suzanna Coyle
Is it too hot to plant Fall Seeds? (carrots, turnips & beets?) So we were going to plant some fall seeds today including carrots (Atomic Red, Tonda di Pargi and some other type), Bull's Blood beets and… Started by Stacey	6	Aug 4, 2010 Reply by linda Kramer