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19

Apr

West Virginia gave world indestructible tomato West Virginia University is giving away free packets of seeds of what has been dubbed ‘the people’s tomato.’

West Virginia gave world indestructible tomato

West Virginia University is giving away free packets of seeds of what has been dubbed ‘the people’s tomato.’

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07

Mar

How to build a simple seed-starting stand Here’s an easy DIY stand with lights, so you can get your garden started before spring has even sprung.

How to build a simple seed-starting stand

Here’s an easy DIY stand with lights, so you can get your garden started before spring has even sprung.

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03

Mar

How to start seeds indoors

How to start seeds indoors

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22

Feb

Does food security’s future lie in organic seeds? Matthew Dillon, cultivator at Seed Matters, is bringing together scientists, farmers, nonprofits and food companies to create more resilient seed systems.

Does food security’s future lie in organic seeds?
Matthew Dillon, cultivator at Seed Matters, is bringing together scientists, farmers, nonprofits and food companies to create more resilient seed systems.

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18

Feb

How to get free seeds for your first garden Join the grow your own movement by following these simple tips for finding seeds.

How to get free seeds for your first garden
Join the grow your own movement by following these simple tips for finding seeds.

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15

Jan

It’s seed catalog season: Explore, but don’t buy too much Here are 10 tips to help you keep your seed catalogs orders in line with the actual size of your garden beds and get the best value.

It’s seed catalog season: Explore, but don’t buy too much
Here are 10 tips to help you keep your seed catalogs orders in line with the actual size of your garden beds and get the best value.

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22

Dec

Seed Money: A stocking stuffer for gardenersThink stuffing a holiday stocking with cash is a touch gauche but still want to incorporate a bit of ‘green?’ Look no further than Seed Money, rolls of paper coinage embedded with wildflower, herb and veggie seeds.

Seed Money: A stocking stuffer for gardeners
Think stuffing a holiday stocking with cash is a touch gauche but still want to incorporate a bit of ‘green?’ Look no further than Seed Money, rolls of paper coinage embedded with wildflower, herb and veggie seeds.

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31

May

How to grow a garden from the grocery storeThere’s no magical distinction between the beans in the bulk bins at your local natural foods store and the beans sold in seed packs.

How to grow a garden from the grocery store
There’s no magical distinction between the beans in the bulk bins at your local natural foods store and the beans sold in seed packs.

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29

Feb

Monsanto prevails in suit brought by organic growersA judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by U.S. organic farmers and seed dealers who said their industry is at risk from Monsanto’s market strength.

Monsanto prevails in suit brought by organic growers
A judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by U.S. organic farmers and seed dealers who said their industry is at risk from Monsanto’s market strength.

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26

Feb

How to start seeds indoors

How to start seeds indoors

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