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Composting in the FallPost
Cut down on organic landfill waste by turning it into nutritious ingredients for next year’s garden. Backyard composting is a popular and easy way to get the most out of your garden and kitchen wast ...
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The Dirt on CompostPost
(Or, How You Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Humus)What is Compost? Most gardeners know the basics - compost is the black, soft, nutrient-rich end result of decayed organic materials, typicall ...
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Black Earth CompostPost
Black Earth Compost is a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint on the environment while producing something that you can use in your garden less than one year later! Founded in January of 201 ...
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No-Vem-BurrPost
No-Vem-Burr If the coming Winter in Essex County makes you want towrap up in layers and wait for spring, you’re not alone! Your lawn and some of your trees and shrubs might want to d ...
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Hemp BeddingPost
At first glace, you probably would not realize that Aubiose Hemp Bedding was not the traditional pine shavings that you are accustomed to. While the two might look similar, there are som ...
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December Wrap UpPost
December Wrap UpWait!! What?? It’s December already!?! How is that even possible?It is shocking how fast this year has gone by. We at the Co-Op feel the same way! But, incredibly, the holiday se ...
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Congregational Church of Topsfield thanks Essex County Co-OpPost
This Spring Essex County Co-Op donated compost to the Congregation Church of Topsfield's garden project. Fruits and vegetables from this garden are given to the “Produce for the Pantry” pr ...
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Planting Scotts Grass Seed in October in Essex CountyPost
PLANTING SCOTTS GRASS SEED IN OCTOBER IN ESSEX COUNTY For Over-Seeding and Smaller Repairs, October Can Still be Viable. Scotts ‘Turf Builder’ grass seed mixes feature Root Building Nutri ...
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Growing Asparagus: Getting to the Root of the MatterPost
Did you know that asparagus is a perennial, rejuvenating itself each year? If you properly tend to your asparagus bed, you can yield spears for 15 years of more!Site Selection: Asparagus thrive ...
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Mulch Math Made SimplePost
Figuring out how much mulch to order can be a daunting task. Here are some helpful tips to help you estimate the mulch you need. Measure the area you want to cover and decide how deep you wa ...
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How To Start Your Seeds IndoorsPost
February is the perfect time to start seeds for your garden. Here’s a helpful guide to starting seeds indoors. Winter gardening sounds like an oxymoron, but there’s quite a bit we can do this month ...
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It’s Fall Y’allPost
It’s Fall Y’allFall is the ideal season for many things; apple picking, pumpkin carving and decorating for Halloween. It is also the best time to seed or over-seed a lawn. Other lawn care pra ...
