CORNISH FLAT, N.H. My grandfather, John Lenat (1885-1967), was a serious organic gardener. He came from the old country, Germany, in the early 1900s to seek a better life. When he arrived, pretty much ...

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Tom recommends mulching in spring to lock in the winter wet, making it more available for plants during the warmer months - Clara Molden Mulching is a way to protect and feed your soil while improving ...

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Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...