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We will research and answer all questions about organic gardening, soil building, square foot gardening, composting, mulching, planting techniques, sustainable gardening, sustainability, garden design, and how to create a simple reflection pool to attract birds and wildlife. Over the years we have learned that plants respond to the garden's aesthetics, soil conditions, and the attitude of the gardener. The healthier the soil and soul, the healthier the plants become, and are therefore more able to resist insect attacks.
40 years experience in private and professional organic gardening, creating formal gardens, giving organic gardening workshops, and sharing our insights, both in the Southwest and the Northwest.
"Growing with the Seasons" a book by Frank and Vicky Giannangelo about their adventures in organic gardening, community, sustainability, and personal growth. Avant-Gardening Tid-Bytes, an online newsletter we published monthly from 2001-2008. The articles are archived on our website.
We both have BA degrees. Vicky from the University of Washington, and Frank from the University of Arizona. We have learned by experience, the best teacher...!
NM Book Awards. Second place for "Growing with the Seasons" a book by Frank and Vicky Giannangelo about their adventures in organic gardening, community, sustainability, and personal growth.
We are now back in WA state, creating organic display gardens on San Juan Island, WA and will be open to the public for produce, cut flowers, and culinary herbs. Seasonal.
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We learn something new each growing season and hope to continue to be able to share our gardening insights, physical and spiritual, with others.
Plants respond to the garden's aesthetics, soil conditions, and the attitude of the gardener. The healthier the soil and soul, the healthier the plants become, and are therefore more able to resist insect attacks.
We like to think of gardening as an "action-meditation", which over time becomes an unconscious response to the needs of the garden, and inspires creativity - thus providing the gardener with insights into the creative and spiritual aspects of gardening. Please check our website for organic gardening information/newsletter: http://www.avant-gardening.com
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Blueberries want acid soil, so get a soil test kit and check the pH. They like it at about 4 or 5 pH. Then find a day with partial afternoon shade and plant them in loamy soil. Mulch and water. They
I don't think there is any problem with using cement or rocks. We use a mixture of Portland cement (chemically it is a mixture of (Dicalcic and Tricalcic Silicate, Tricalcium Aluminate, limestone, shale
http://www.avant-gardening.com is our website. We have a whole page on companion planting. Essentially, we mix up everything, plant nothing in a big group, which confuses the insects. Some root secretions
Please visit our website http://www.avant-gardening.com/ for all our information about soil building, composting, and how to improve your soil. All of our answers and suggestions can be found there..
Ashes are very alkaline, so if you have acid soil it would be ok. I would sift it first by using 1/2 inch hardware cloth over a wheelbarrow....just rub it around over the wire and any lumps can be added
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