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Grow a Rainbow: 10 Colourful Varieties to Cultivate

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Vegetables

10 vibrant varieties that'll transform any garden into a rainbow of deliciousness.

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How to Create a “3 Sisters” Garden

February 21, 2019April 18, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Permaculture, Vegetables

A three sisters garden includes three plants that work together in perfect symbiosis: corn, beans, and squash (or pumpkin).

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Work With Your Land, Not Against It

February 3, 2017April 16, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Permaculture, Vegetables

Rather than being discouraged by the fact that I will never be able to grow a decent tomato here, I've learned the lesson that working with the land I have is easier on both my wallet and my heart than fighting with it.