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101 How-Tos From Joe Lamp'l

1. 81. How to Build a Decorative Wood Arbor

   

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   Decorative arbors provide the perfect support for climbing plants like roses and clematis.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 82. How to Brew Compost Tea

   

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   Steeping compost in water creates an all natural plant food known as compost tea. This method makes an even better batch.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 83. How to Attract Butterflies

   

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   It is easy to attract butterflies to the garden given the right mix of flowering plants, water and sunshine.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 84. How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes

   

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   Jerusalem artichokes are members of the sunflower family that are grown for their edible tubers, which taste similar to artichokes.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 85. How to Grow Arugula

   

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   Arugula is a leafy green vegetable that is prized for its strong, peppery flavor. Like most lettuces, it is very easy to grow.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 86. How To Set Up a Mini-Greenhouse

   

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   Learn how to set up a mini-greenhouse using simple shelving, inexpensive grow lights and basic heating mats.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 87. How to Grow Bok Choi

   

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   Bok choi is an Asian green prized for its tender leaves and crunchy stalks. It is easily grown from seed in spring or fall.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 88. How to Grow Globe Artichokes

   

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   Artichokes may be a gourmet vegetable, but that doesn't make them impossible to grow. Given the right climate, the plants will produce ...

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 89. How to Use Solarization to Keep Soil in Great Shape

   

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   Solarization employs plastic to heat up the soil, eliminating garden pests and diseases that overwinter in the soil.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 90. How to Grow Horseradish

    

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    Horseradish is a hardy perennial beloved for its spicy flavored roots. Plant this once for a continual harvest for years to come.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate