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Volunteer with Community Gardens of Tucson

Nov 01, 2023 12:04PM ● By Erica Mills

The Community Gardens of Tucson invites the Tucson community to volunteer opportunities most Saturday mornings

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Gardening Therapy
Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

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Pollinator house with small holes for faux hives for bees near yellow flowers
Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

Jun 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates.

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Tomato plants growing in containers outdoors
Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio.

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Plant growing in pot
Pot Gardening Tips from the Pros

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Advice from experts on growing vegetables, fruits and other plants in containers including types of pots and fertilizers to use, best times to plant and more.

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Backyard landscaped pond to invite wildlife
Creating a Wild Space at Home

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

How to create wild spaces in yards, including what and where to plant and how to manage the land.

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Bee pollinating pink and white flower
Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.

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Jars of canned fruits and vegetables for food preservation
Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage.

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Growing Garden Transplants

Jun 30, 2021 11:00AM ● By Thrive and Grow Gardens

Selecting seed and growing our own transplants to harvest can be one of the most rewarding feelings in gardening.

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Food waste in brown paper bag to turn into compost
Composting Made Easy: Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Uneaten food rotting in landfills accounts for almost a quarter of U.S. methane emissions, but it can be turned into dark compost that enriches garden soil with these steps to get started.

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Urban garden growing rows of vegetables, flowers and plants in raised beds
Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system.

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Fit gardener working in the garden planting potted plants with a shovel in the ground
The Fit Gardener: Backyard Workouts Good for Mind and Body

May 28, 2021 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Gardening can foster fitness, burn calories and support heart health by offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise and providing a challenging workout with aerobic benefits.

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Boston terrier dog looking outside at a dog friendly yard with safe plants
Create a Dog-Friendly Yard: Plants, Paths and Play Areas to Wag a Tail

May 28, 2021 06:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For homeowners with dogs, consider “dog-scaping” with these pet-friendly plants and flea-repelling herbs, thoughtful play areas and other tips for the backyard.

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Chihuahua dog outdoors in fenced-in yard on pet-friendly lawn
Plants to Avoid in Pet Yards

May 28, 2021 06:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Specific plants can be poisonous to pets. Be sure to keep the yard clear of the following poisonous plants to create a backyard that’s both fun and safe for pets.

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A Complete Vegetable Watering Guide

Apr 30, 2021 09:00AM ● By Thrive and Grow Gardens

How much water do plants really need? When is the best time to water our vegetables? How do we check soil moisture? Learn to make the right call when it comes to that essential task of watering.

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