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Agriculture - Seed Patents
10:43 am
Thu March 29, 2012

Organic farmers file appeal in lawsuit against Monsanto

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A field of soybeans grown with Monsanto's genetically-modified Roundup Ready seeds.
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A coalition of organic farmers and grower organizations has filed an appeal in its lawsuit challenging Monsanto seed patents.

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Weekend Gardener
1:19 pm
Sat March 5, 2011

Seed Starting: Finding Unique Varietals and Using a Soil Blocker

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Credit Photo credit Madalyn Painter, credit for growing this gorgeous ear of corn goes to Anna Sandidge.
These pearlescent, multi-colored corn kernels were blessed by a Hopi elder and a given to me by a friend. The ability to grow unusual varieties of vegetables is just one of the many benefits of growing your own from seed.
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A few of the seeds I purchased for the year
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A soil blocker is an inexpensive and sustainable way to start seeds
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Trays of completed soil blocks
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A home-made incubator for seed starting
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'Cherokee purple' tomato seedlings with their first sets of true leaves
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To complement our weekend programming, in this new bi-weekly column I'll write about the trials and tribulations of my own gardening and that of others, including community gardeners as they work to establish a new space to grow. I hope you get inspired to dig in the dirt yourself.  With temperatures on the rise, now is the time to start seeds indoors and get ready to experience the superior flavor of vegetables you can grow at home in your own back yard. Here's one way to get started.

Seed Selection

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