The OGS Resource Library

Access our growing collection of useful farming & gardening resources created by our knowledgable presenters & staff.

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The Key to Winter Wellness

Rosalee de la Forȇt • 2014

Discover the herbs that can help with different winter cold and flu symptoms using this easy-to-understand chart. Gain knowledge on how to prevent, recover from, or treat fever, cough, and other symptoms by understanding the heating and cooling properties and categories of herbs.

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Ginger and Turmeric

Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG)

Explore the powerful health benefits of ginger and turmeric with herbal recipes that support digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity. Learn how to use these roots in teas, syrups, and more.

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Herbs for a Healthy Mouth

Amy Wright & Eileen Schaeffer

Discover natural ways to support your oral health with antimicrobial, immune-boosting, and astringent herbs. Learn how herbs like peppermint, rosemary, and cinnamon can freshen breath, reduce inflammation, and improve gum health.

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Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage

Rhonda Sherman • 2017

Learn the ins and outs of vermicomposting and how to recycle food waste using worms to produce nutrient-rich soil amendments. This comprehensive workshop resource covers worm bin setup, maintenance, harvesting, and the benefits of vermicompost for soil health and plant growth.

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Gardening 101: A Holistic Approach

Krista Fayette

Gardening 101 by Krista Fayette offers beginners a holistic guide to creating and nurturing a garden. This comprehensive manual empowers gardeners to connect deeply with the land and cultivate a thriving garden, covering everything from evaluating space, planning, and planting to daily care and harvesting.

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The Seed Garden: Planning for Seed Saving and Lots of Vegetables

Pam Dawling • 2020

Pam Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming and The Year-Round Hoophouse, provides a comprehensive guide to seed saving. Learn more about growing seed crops alongside vegetable production, managing population size and isolation distances, and selecting "mother plants" for seed collection. It also discusses the processes of saving wet and dry seeds, using hoop houses for seed crops, and proper seed storage techniques.

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10 Easy Vegetables

Clint DeWitt • 2020

This guide aims to help new gardeners succeed with minimal effort and shows how to grow ten easy vegetables, such as tomatoes, garlic, and radishes. It includes planting instructions, light requirements, seed longevity for each crop, tips on seed storage, and a soil recipe for container gardening.

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Sustainable Farming Practices

Pam Dawling • 2019

Pam Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming and The Year-Round Hoophouse, outlines sustainable farming practices, focusing on crop planning, soil health, and year-round production. This resource emphasizes the importance of proper planning, including crop rotations and field mapping, to enhance soil fertility. Dawling also covers strategies for composting, managing pests, and extending the growing season for better efficiency in sustainable vegetable production.

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Growing Sweet Potatoes from Start to Finish

Pam Dawling • 2016

Pam Dawling’s guide on growing sweet potatoes covers everything from starting slips and planting to harvesting and storing your crop. With detailed insights on timing, soil requirements, and slip production methods, this comprehensive guide ensures successful sweet potato cultivation for gardeners and farmers alike.

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Growing Cut Flowers

Annie Louise Perkinson

Annie of Flying Cloud Farm provides a detailed guide for growing cut flowers, including crop varieties, planting schedules, and care instructions for optimal flower production.

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A List of Actions Requested by Frontlines Farmers That We Can Do NOW

Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc. • 2020

Soul Fire Farm outlines and provides actionable steps for supporting racial justice in the food and farming systems. Their resource highlights the need for anti-racism training, advocacy for labor rights, and support for BIPOC-led initiatives to create a more equitable and just food system.

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Intuitive Plant Medicine

Asia Suler • 2015

Asia Suler explores the spiritual connection between humans and plants, emphasizing plants as spiritual beings that provide healing and guidance. It encourages individuals to build personal relationships with plants through witnessing, meditation, and intuitive practices to deepen their understanding and connection to plant medicine.

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A Beekeepers Year in Western NC

Jon Christie

A month-by-month guide for managing honeybee colonies in Western North Carolina, including seasonal tasks, tips for maximizing honey production, and strategies for colony health. It emphasizes the importance of preparation for winter, monitoring colony strength, and handling common issues like mites and forage availability throughout the year.

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Biochar for the Small Farm or Garden

Alex Gray

Biochar is a highly porous, carbon-rich material made from biomass through pyrolysis in a low-oxygen environment. It enhances soil health by improving water retention and nutrient availability and supporting microbial life while also acting as a method for carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. Biochar can be tailored for specific soil needs and has numerous applications, such as in water filtration, composting, and livestock feed.

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