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Dig This: A Unique Garden in our Midst

Posted on by Wayne Kessler

The folks at the Community Teaching Garden have done it. They transformed the training ground for heavy equipment operators at Shasta College into a beautifully productive garden within two years. From hard packed clay into dark organic soil, it took… Continue Reading →

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Dig This: Gardening in the Shade – Challenges and Opportunities

Posted on by Wayne Kessler

Here’s some good news about your shady backyard: You can grow some summertime crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and squashes, despite the lack of direct sunshine. Shade doesn’t have to prohibit you from growing lots of your own food. But… Continue Reading →