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Learning the basics of an edible forest garden helped me learn how to grow lots of produce in a sloping, shady, not-ideal-for-gardening, backyard.

The vision of a backyard vegetable garden conjures up visions of rectangular raised beds in full sun. Learning the basics of an edible forest garden helped me learn how to grow lots of produce in a sloping, shady, not-ideal-for-gardening, backyard.

Growing garlic is easy, but many people wonder when to harvest and how to store garlic. I share my tips in this article.

thyme plant

Thyme is a valuable herb with culinary and medicinal benefits. But that’s not all! Check out these six reasons to grow thyme in your herb garden.

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Amy StrossHi, I’m Amy!

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The Suburban Micro-Farm:
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