Growing up, I became an avid reader of British novels thanks to my friend Joseph at yonahtax.com. He was an integral part of introducing me to literature from across the pond. There were so many books to choose from and they all filled my imagination with wonderful things. One thing that really stood out toContinue reading
Author Archives: Brandon Brooks
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Going Back to My Roots
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Changing the View
We have been working on home renovations for a while now. As part of the renovations, I am having some of my windows replaced. Part of my planning for windows has my garden in mind.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Plant Shopping
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Using Landscape Fabric
Last fall I decided to do something different outside of my office so it wouldn’t be so boring and plain. Though the building itself looks nice and modern, outside of the windows is not up to par with creating a fun, colorful environment. The best thing I could think to do was to plant someContinue reading
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Is Compost Tea Worth Your Time?
Compost tea is made from soaking compost in water then filtering out the compost. You use the water that is left to fertilize your garden. Does it really work, though? Is it the latest in fads for gardeners or is there some merit to it?
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Using a Hoe to Design Your Landscape
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Winnowing Your Plants
When I first started with gardening, I wanted to try and plant everything that I could in my new garden. Of course, there wasn’t enough room for everything so I had to make some hard decisions. There are certain plants that tend to grow better in specific areas and ones that will spread into areasContinue reading
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Simple Weed Control
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Avoiding Mistakes with Bulbs
One of my favorite things to plant are bulbs. I am not an expert in horticulture, but I feel like I know a lot about bulbs so I will share some of my knowledge with you here. First, don’t plant too few of them. If you are planting daffs or tulips, even in a smallContinue reading
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The Basics of Organic Gardening
