How-to

Earth Ovens

Wood-fired or coal-fired earth ovens can turn brush and dried tree clippings into a cheap way to cook outdoors, to keep the heat out of summer kitchens. The heavy clay soil, which is all over Northeast Ohio, is used to build most simple earthwork ovens.
There’s a great guide at Mother Earth News by Kiko Denzer… »

Controling fruit flies in worm bins

Find out how to eliminate common worm bin pests with simple controls. Green Triangle is organizing a cooperative purchase of beneficial nematodes. More info after the… »

Plant List for Shade

One of the toughest local environments to build a garden is deep shade. But when grass stops growing, there are still many options for flowers, edibles, and hedges.
Here’s a small list to inspire you.
Hedge berries:

clove currant or black currant (require about 3-4 hours of light)

“Ornamental” bushes and taller plants:

Canadian yew
holly
some hydrangeas
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A Few Simple Effective Plant Guilds for Vegetable Production

Companion planting is an effective means to increase yields in limited space and better mimic natural ecologies. Consider the following suggestions for plant… »