How to Plant a Perennial Food Garden – 20 Fruits & Veggies That Will Keep Coming Back Year After Year

Growing vegetables and fruits in the home garden is rewarding, but many people are put off by the backbreaking work involved at the start of the growing season. Perennial edibles are the answer to this problem. Grow them among your regular veggies so that you will have something to look forward to even if you miss your spring or fall planting.  Once planted and established, they require very little work except topdressing and occasional...

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Keeping The Cost of Organic Food within Your Budget

Organic food is often more expensive than conventionally grown food. But if you set some priorities, it may be possible to purchase organic food and stay within your food budget. Purchase the organic versions of the foods you eat the most and those that are highest in pesticides if conventionally grown. Venture beyond the grocery store. Consider the following ideas for finding organic food: Shop at farmers' markets. Many cities, as well...

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