It's one of those required tasks for any garden: pulling weeds.
If you're looking for alternatives to pesticides, Tom Kasper has some methods for getting rid of those "out of place" plants that are crowding your vegetables and stealing sunlight and nutrients. Between fire, beheading, and dehydrating, the varying approaches can sound somewhat medieval.
However you decide to get rid of your weeds, keep your eyes open for neighbors passing by. You never know when you'll meet a new friend... or someone to help with the weeding.
Tips for Hardy Gardeners can be heard every other Tuesday morning on Northland Morning.
