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Wiggly Help for Clay Soil

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Worms are natural, right? Well… native worms are natural to your area. Non-native worms are not. Worms that don’t belong in your backyard could reasonably upset the balance of soil critters – perhaps to the extent of becoming invasive and creating a whole new set of problems.

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Local Gardener Gifts, Greetings 2

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Find the best gifts while supporting local business. Here are some of my favorite West Shore haunts that offer great gift options and keep you AWAY from the mall.

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Celebrating Soil for Earth Day

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Healthy soil provides everything that plants
need all on it’s own. Soil is filled with microorganisms that break
down organic matter and change it into nutrients that are accessible
to plants.

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Greenfest; Composting and much more

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“If it rots, compost it.” said Catherine Scott, Penn State Master Gardener as she explained that there were some important exceptions. Composting meat or protein is a bad idea because it draws critters, smells, and brings flies. But, in the quest to get enough brown in your compost, consider composting paper products and even hair. I’ve heard that you can even compost dryer lint.

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Dickinson College Farm contibutes to Enviromental Award

The beautiful stone foundation barn along the road looks like any other picturesque barn in Pennsylvania. But as you walk up the lane toward the greenhouses, off to the left, you see canvas covered yurts, chickens free ranging, and a row of shiny solar panels. New shine meets old wisdom in harmony, straddling old and [...]

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