Stacking up: growing plants for food, construction, flowers, teaching, and connections -- Building fertile soils: encouraging a healthy web of life -- Stop the tilling cycle: harnessing the natural powers of worms and mushrooms -- Watering by hand: using the essential skill of observation to keep plants hydrated -- Rooting in the ground: working with pass-along plants -- Saving seeds: treasuring heirlooms for genetics and nutrients -- Handmade structures: using garden materials for trellises and sculptures -- Tools: reviving essential and neglected hand tools -- Scavenging: unearthing great plants from many places -- Pest philosophy: taking a holistic approach to insects and weeds -- Finding the spirit: telling stories through your garden.
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