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African American Garden History and the Future

African American Garden History and the Future

African Americans are at the center of our nation’s gardening and farming history and are an integral part of shaping the future. We went searching for examples of how they have experienced and contributed to past and present gardening and farming practices in the United States. We were taken aback by the amount and depth of stories out there! So we wish to share this small sampling of stories with links for you to explore more deeply.

How to Plant Trees & Shrubs

How to Plant Trees & Shrubs

Now that you’ve picked out some gorgeous plants to begin your escapade into the Mysterious World of Gardening, the first big question arises: “How do I properly plant these to give them a good, healthy start?” The steps described here focus on planting a tree or shrub but are essentially the same for anything being planted in the ground, including smaller perennials and annuals. 

Living With (or Without) Weeds

Living With (or Without) Weeds

How do we decide which weeds to live with, and which weeds to attack post-haste? It helps to understand why the weeds show up and what they want. And it makes a difference in your strategy whether you are doing individual spot-weeding vs. eliminating a large area at once (such as preparing to start a vegetable garden). No matter what the situation, there are three goals…

 
 

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