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Turtle in Chief
Dec 11, 20193 min read
Garden myth menu
The Christmas season is upon us, a time of insufferable music, delectable baked goods, and the making of lists. Since I swore off lists...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Gene Logsdon, the Contrary Farmer
"Why does no one speak of the cultural advantages of the country? For example, is a well groomed, ecologically kept, sustainably fertile...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 5, 20193 min read
Tough veggies for busy people
I love the idea of canning vegetables, but I just don't have the time. Let me repeat that: I don't have the time. That advice about how...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 3, 20193 min read
The middle class
No, not the social and economic demographic you probably belong to. I'm referring to the plant middle class. In my garden I have plants...
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Turtle in Chief
Dec 1, 20192 min read
Whittle a whammydiddle
Here at Turtle Paradise we acknowledge that the 70's was the best decade ever. However, a lot of great stuff came out of the 80's too,...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Wood chips and stump grindings
If you have the space, a wonderful method to suppress weeds and build soil is using wood chips. Call your local tree service to find out...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 26, 20192 min read
Lists
Gosh, I love lists. Apparently lots of people do, judging from the top 10 lists that are ubiquitous. The creative ones among us branch...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 24, 20192 min read
Moss
It's getting close to December and the Ohio landscape is looking pretty barren. The oaks still have a few brown and shriveled leaves...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 21, 20191 min read
Just Plain Gnomes
All the best stuff came out of the 1970s. For example the delightful book on gnomes written by Will Huygen and illustrated by Rien...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 19, 20192 min read
How I learned to stop worrying and love weeds
Wait! I don't love weeds, I hate them. Or I hate most of them. Some I don't mind so much. Some I hate, but I love pulling them and using...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 15, 20193 min read
The line of tolerance
When I write about turning my little spot of ground into paradise, I don't mean just paradise for me and the other humans that live here....
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 12, 20192 min read
The short path from good idea to dogma
When I've had success on a project I get really excited and want to tell everybody about it so they can share my success. My methods...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 8, 20192 min read
Seeing the big picture, Part III
Restoring damaged and nonfunctioning ecosytems to a condition that works for plants, humans and nonhuman animals is the great challenge...
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Always grow something fun
This photograph shows off my Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo), the hardiest of the bananas, which is thriving in zone 6 here in Ohio....
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Turtle in Chief
Nov 3, 20192 min read
Seeing the big picture, Part II
It's pretty easy to make gardens, yards, and small spaces into spots that are welcoming to wildlife while continuing to produce food,...
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Turtle in Chief
Oct 31, 20192 min read
Seeing the big picture
As someone who spends significant time reading about agriculture, and practicing it as much as I am able, I'm often surprised at...
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Turtle in Chief
Oct 30, 20191 min read
The Edge, Part II
More on edges, that's how important they are. They increase species diversity in your garden, as well as absolute numbers of fauna. And...
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Turtle in Chief
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Leaving a paper trail
When you're getting ready to start a big project, it's a good idea to get something down on paper. This will help you clarify your goals,...
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Turtle in Chief
Oct 27, 20192 min read
Ready, set, wait!
It's always a great time to plan for future garden areas. The more time you give yourself to prepare, the less work you will do. The most...
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Turtle in Chief
Oct 24, 20192 min read
The Edge
It's the place where different things meet. It's where exciting things happen. It's a place of abundance and activity. It's good to...
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