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Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 22, 20195 min read
Growing for Good: How One Local Garden Gives Back To The Community
The Giving Garden, which is 100% organically and sustainably maintained, has donated more than 9 tons of organic produce since 2010.
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Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 1, 20194 min read
The 30,000 Year Old Secret To Fertile Soil
Soil scientists have been studying the use of biochar for quite a while, and have found that it can be hugely beneficial for your garden.
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Marshall Grain Co.
Feb 11, 20193 min read
The Importance of Replenishing Your Garden Beds
Most of us usually wait until we’re ready to plant things before we think about preparing our soil. But there are some distinct...
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Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 23, 20185 min read
Parsley Pleases Both Pollinators and Your Palate
There are at least two really great reasons to plant parsley. One is for your own enjoyment as a culinary herb. The other is for the...
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Marshall Grain Co.
Sep 28, 20183 min read
What's Destroying North Texas Lawns? An Armyworm Invasion
If you have a lawn, you’ve probably been witness to this September's plague of Armyworms marching across North Texas lawns. These pests –...
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Marshall Grain Co.
Sep 11, 20184 min read
Planning Your Fall Garden
Nearly everything in Texas is determined by the weather and that goes for your fall vegetable garden. You’ll see on our Vegetable...
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Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 27, 20182 min read
A Powerful Garden Predator
The praying mantis - or mantid - is the most interesting looking beneficial insect to have around the garden. An icon of the beneficial...
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Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 14, 20184 min read
How to Make Your Own Organic Pesticides
By Sarah Harris As a rancher, I have had my fair share of problems in controlling and eradicating pest infestations. Nonetheless, many...
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Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 10, 20186 min read
How to Grow Watermelons
North Texas is a great place to grow watermelon plants. They absolutely love our hot, sunny environment, which is why Texas is one of the...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20184 min read
GROWING AND ENJOYING OKRA
We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to learn to grow Okra like a boss! Okra, also known by its fans as Lady Finger, is a kitchen...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
LADYBUGS DINE ON "SOFT-BODIED" INSECTS
We all love to hang with our four-legged friends in the garden, but did you know we have friends in our garden with six, eight and even...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20186 min read
HOW TO GROW BROCCOLI
EAT BROCCOLI FOR EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS Broccoli has a long culinary history going back to the Romans but it wasn’t until recently...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20185 min read
HOW TO GROW KALE
WHY IT'S COOL TO GROW AND EAT KALE Just a few short years ago, kale was a relative unknown leafy green. What a difference a few years...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20184 min read
KEEP YOUR PETS CLOSE TO HOME
Why Dogs and Cats Roam and What to Do About It “Oh where, oh where has my little dog gone? Oh where, oh where can he be?” Some of you may...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20183 min read
3 EASY STEPS TO PLANTING FALL BULBS
Spring is the time of year when you’ll find a great assortment of flowering bulbs, such as Paperwhites, Daffodils (also known as...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20184 min read
HOW TO GET YOUR POINSETTIAS TO RE-BLOOM
HOW TO GET YOUR POINSETTIA TO RE-BLOOM At holiday time poinsettias ( Euphorbia pulcherrima ) appear just about everywhere — including in...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20186 min read
HOW TO GROW TOMATOES
PRODUCING JUICY, DELICIOUS TOMATOES If you’ve ever eaten a grocery store tomato, and we bet you likely have eaten your fair share, you...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
EARTH DAY GARDENING TIPS
EARTH DAY "TO DO" LIST Every day is earth day at Marshall Grain but especially on April 22 when we coordinate our activities with a...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
WATER-WISE PLANTS THAT CAN TAKE THE HEAT
by Lucy Harrell We live in an area where heat is the biggest stress for our plants. We also live in a time when water conservation should...
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