Category Archives: How-To

4 Ways You Can Boost Local Backyard Vegetable Gardening

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Brian Gallimore

There is an abundance of valuable knowledge, advice, and wisdom shared in the NTVG Facebook group, but Facebook is a poor tool for storing and categorizing this information. For those that feel compelled to help save good information and help … Continue reading →

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How To Test Hay, Compost, or Manure for Herbicides That Will Wreck Your Garden

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Brian Gallimore

Before you use that a free load of manure, compost, or hay in your garden, do a little testing to make sure the great deal on free or cheap material you just scored won’t ruin your garden for the whole … Continue reading →

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Community Seed Swap – Dallas, Texas – March 2nd

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Jon Alvey

Martin Luther King Branch Library 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Dallas, Texas 75215 Saturday March 2nd from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Little do people know, the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas contains tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Start Planting a Spring Garden

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Barbara Le

Planting a vegetable garden in your yard is a sustainable and affordable way to provide food for your family. If you’re thinking about creating a vegetable garden this spring, follow these tips on how to get started, what to grow … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Neighborhood Garden

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Barbara Le

Community gardens are a great way to get outside and work the earth with your neighbors. They also present the opportunity to give back by donating the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor to the local food pantry. If you’re … Continue reading →

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