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Multi-purpose plants

10 Multi-Purpose Plants for Your Edible Garden

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Nutrition

Multi-purpose plants are ideal for a food garden, because nothing goes to waste! Here are 10 varieties for you to explore.

Little Gardens for Little Friends: 8 Safe Plants for Herbivore Pets

by farmtheworld, posted in Culinary Herbs, Flowers, Herbs, Kim Locke, Pets, Seeds

Animal companions such as rabbits, chinchillas, and degus (as well as guinea pigs and mice) enjoy fresh produce as much as we do. Consider growing some of these tasty treats to share with your little friends.

Interesting Varieties to Explore in 2019

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Seeds, Vegetables

Sometimes I get terribly daring and pick something random that I've never grown before, just for the sake of experimentation. These are a few varieties I'm eyeing for 2019.

beneficial insects, beneficial bugs, ladybugs, ladybirds, lacewings, braconid wasps

Beneficial Insects and How to Attract Them to Your Garden

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Insects, Pollinators

Insect allies such as ladybugs, braconid wasps, and lacewings can help control (and even eliminate) pests like aphids, mites, and caterpillars from your garden.