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Gardening organically, in the Southern U.S.? We have a wonderful, long growing season, but also some special “challenges” in the form of weeds, pests, and diseases. The good news is that our gardens can be an amazing source of healthful food and herbs. The pages within this site contain information to support your work in the garden, sharing education, information, and resources to help you along the way.

Topics, plants, and strategies discussed apply mainly to the Southeastern U.S., but some of this is likely to be useful to gardeners in other regions, too. Read more…

 

 

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Fall Garden Planning guide for vegetables in the Southeastern US.
Available both in print as an ebook. Fall Garden Planning is a guide to choosing and growing vegetables for a fall garden in the Southeastern US.

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