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Turtle in Chief
Feb 14, 20224 min read
Fighting invasives in theory and practice
For me, winter is a time for fighting invasive species. Since they often remain green in winter they are easy to locate, and access is...
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Turtle in Chief
Jan 27, 20224 min read
Clods of Wisdom by guest columnist Hu Dat Lin
Turtle Paradise is pleased to welcome as guest columnist the venerable Hu Dat Lin, who has agreed to share wisdom gained from decades of...
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Turtle in Chief
Jan 11, 20223 min read
January 2022 Photo Update
Temperatures are swinging wildly from above 40F to single digits. Normal winter weather for the Mid-Ohio Valley. There's still so much...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 28, 20214 min read
Shifting Baseline Syndrome
In my father's 100th year of life we spent lots of time driving around on local back roads. It was one of the few activities he could...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Spring in no time
It's brown and gray out there. Way past time to start gazing at photos of spring and counting the days. As of this writing there are 100...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 1, 20213 min read
Making the most of autumn
The cool temperatures and the brilliant foliage of autumn make this a great time of year to be in the woods. There are fewer bugs, and...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 14, 20215 min read
The Savanna Project
There are many wonderful aspects to the Savanna Project, but the best is the fact that it requires almost no work. We do not burn or...
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Turtle in Chief
Oct 2, 20210 min read
Fall Garden 2021
Check out the early October garden
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Turtle in Chief
Jul 18, 20211 min read
Midsummer garden tour and more
A walk around the garden in mid-July, plus my thoughts on the idea that plants grow in certain spots because they are "needed."
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Work with Nature: Part 2
More thoughts and advice on how to work with nature.
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 27, 20211 min read
Work with Nature: Part 1
Why make life harder than it already is? Pick easy to grow plants while you work on improving your soil.
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 26, 20213 min read
Planting 101
During my time as an employee at a garden center, I've answered lots of questions from would-be gardeners, anxious to solve their plant...
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 19, 20211 min read
Clover, etc
Getting back to basics. Thinking about what is below the soil surface. Taking advantage of plants like clover. All the good stuff.
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 13, 20211 min read
Compost made easy
You don't have to work yourself to death to make good compost.
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 12, 20213 min read
The unhurried garden: beating analysis paralysis
If you are attempting to "design" your garden, or farm, or food forest and you feel overwhelmed, it's a telltale sign that you're trying...
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Turtle in Chief
Jun 5, 20211 min read
Thoughts on blueberries
Some Saturday morning thoughts on blueberries, soil, and successful gardening
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Turtle in Chief
May 23, 20211 min read
Things are not always as they seem
Expect lots of videos in the near future. Now they can be watched without leaving my blog. Hurray!
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Turtle in Chief
May 23, 20211 min read
Garden video update 5/23/21
The potager is bursting with life. Check it out!
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Turtle in Chief
May 21, 20214 min read
The problem with invasives
If you garden, you probably spend lots lots time removing certain weeds which you consider invasive. While these plants are no doubt...
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