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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care
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The Story Behind Your Lawn Weeds
by Marshall Grain Co. How to Choose the Right Organic Weed Killer People often bring us a weed they've dug out of their lawn and ask us...
Marshall Grain Co.
Jun 13, 20206 min read
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3 Steps to Effective Mosquito Control
There are lots of products out there that claim to control mosquitoes. Luckily, we've done your homework for you.
Marshall Grain Co.
May 30, 20205 min read
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Landscaping With Edibles for North Texas
Learn how easy it is to blend edibles into your overall landscape -- your HOA won't even notice!
Marshall Grain Co.
Apr 6, 202011 min read
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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.
Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 22, 20195 min read
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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.
Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 1, 20194 min read
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How To Grow Beets
Here in North Texas, beets can be grown in the spring, however fall is a much better time to grow them.
Marshall Grain Co.
Sep 14, 20196 min read
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Organically Grown Vegetables Really Are More Nutritious
The evidence just keeps mounting that organic gardening and farming practices result in more nutritious foods that also taste better when...
Marshall Grain Co.
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
Feb 11, 20193 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 23, 20185 min read
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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 –...
Marshall Grain Co.
Sep 28, 20183 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
Sep 11, 20184 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 27, 20182 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 14, 20184 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 10, 20186 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20184 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20186 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20185 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20184 min read
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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...
Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20183 min read
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