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Marshall Grain Co.

Jun 13, 20206 min read

Organic Gardening Tips

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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

May 30, 20205 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.

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Landscaping With Edibles for North Texas

Marshall Grain Co.

Apr 6, 202011 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!

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Growing for Good: How One Local Garden Gives Back To The Community

Marshall Grain Co.

Oct 22, 20195 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.

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The 30,000 Year Old Secret To Fertile Soil

Marshall Grain Co.

Oct 1, 20194 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.

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Marshall Grain Co.

Sep 14, 20196 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.

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Organically Grown Vegetables Really Are More Nutritious

Marshall Grain Co.

Apr 1, 20192 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...

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The Importance of Replenishing Your Garden Beds

Marshall Grain Co.

Feb 11, 20193 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...

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Parsley Pleases Both Pollinators and Your Palate

Marshall Grain Co.

Oct 23, 20185 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...

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What's Destroying North Texas Lawns? An Armyworm Invasion

Marshall Grain Co.

Sep 28, 20183 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 –...

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Marshall Grain Co.

Sep 11, 20184 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

Aug 27, 20182 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

Aug 14, 20184 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

Jul 10, 20186 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 20184 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 20182 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 20186 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 20185 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...

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Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 20184 min read

Pet Tips

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

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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...

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