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Hand Pollination for Squash Jun 02, 2016

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During the summer, that means squash, cucumbers, and melons, among other things. We leave nothing to chance when it comes to squash. We hand pollinate.

When to Pick Berries May 26, 2016

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Use your thumb and index finger to rock the berry back and forth a little. If it’s ready it will separate easily. If it resists, leave if for another day.

2016 Dirty Dozen May 19, 2016

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Are strawberries clean from pesticides? Check out 2016's Dirty Dozen to find out

Using Fava Beans May 12, 2016

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To remove the casing, boil the beans for 3 minutes, then plunge them into an ice bath for another 3 minutes. The beans should pop out of the casing after that.

MonarchVR App May 05, 2016

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With an Android device and a virtual reality viewer, users can relax and explore an immersive, stereo virtual reality world.

Cherry Season Apr 28, 2016

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If you want to grow cherries, you’ll need two different trees that pollinate one another. Choose varieties appropriate for your hardiness zone and required chill hours.

Earth Day Apps Apr 21, 2016

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E-waste recycling is an important way to keep hazardous waste and recyclable products out of our landfills.

Stopping Sow Bugs Apr 14, 2016

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Sow bugs can be beneficial to the garden (or at least your compost bin) because they till the soil and are part of the Soil food web. But they are a problem because they eat decaying matter. But they also love strawberries.

Swarm Season Apr 07, 2016

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The queen takes a little more than half the worker bees and moves to a new location, leaving behind enough food and potential queen cells to hatch and lead after she’s gone.

Securing Plants Against the Wind Mar 30, 2016

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For crops like favas and grains, place stakes around the perimeter and run several levels of twine around the circumference. This will keep your upright crops upright.

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