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Mulching for late bean planting.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 May 25

Lately I discussed about plans to plant beans despite the planting season being over. This is my pilot study; I planted a week ago. I think they are doing well with mulching. I am determined to plan more until the bean seeds I...

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I’m planting beans a bit late

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 May 25

Today, 17.05.2025 upon returning to the farm house after morning slashing and weeding, I stumble on some been seeds in a tin which was inside a carton that I rarely open. I have decided that now that there’s still plenty of rain,...

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Beautiful Day

Jim Bauer @porwest (112804) • United States 19 Nov 24

I have to say, this weather so far this fall has been more than welcome, having to barely keep the heat turned on, and having several days when I can open the windows and just let the fresh air in. Today is a day like that with...

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When the grass gets dry

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 11 Jul 17

I think I will wait to finish mowing my back yard until the grass gets dry. I mowed the front this morning. I mowed the side and a part of the back yesterday. I use a mulching mower and the long wet grass clogs it up and causes...

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What do You Use For Mulching?

Muelitz @Muelitz (1592) • Canada 23 Apr 12

We have 2 big trees in our property and from time to time there are fallen twigs around it. On several articles, I read that it is good to put mulch around the tree to prevent weeds from growing around it and preserve moisture. I...

What do you add to your organic garden?

oscarbartoni @oscarbartoni (2581) • United States 19 Jan 12

I am planning on a large organic garden in the back yard of the house that that I am buying. I plan on putting horse manure down first this winter (horse manure is plentiful) and also I plan on raising rabbits for food and fur so...

organic gardens

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I am hoping to have a large organic garden in a house I am planning on buying

oscarbartoni @oscarbartoni (2581) • United States 20 Nov 11

I have been preapproved for a house loan on a house guaranteed by the VA. I am still in the process of selecting the right house for me, my partner (Native Wife), her friend and Native husband. Together we can pay the mortage...

organic gardening

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The Importance of Mulching

benallos @benallos (88) • Philippines 23 Jul 09

Plants love mulch and the benefits of mulching is it reduces evaporation from the soil surface which compete with the plants for water and nutrients. Here is an article that I want to share with you. Hope that this information...

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What do you use for mulch

Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 24 Feb 08

around your vegetables, do you use a mulch as a means of weed and/or pest control? what do you use?] plastic wood chips cardboard are you pleased with the results? I know some folks that use old carpet and carpet...

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