We don’t think of the grass in our lawn as we do the plants in our gardens. Yet grass is a plant like any other and requires a thriving soil ecosystem.
The Thriving Ecosystem in Your Lawn’s Soil and Why it Matters Read More »
The Stanford University study comparing organic food with conventional food may be misinformation intended to influence the vote on California’s Proposition 37
Organic Food vs Conventional Food Study – Political Misinformation Campaign Read More »
This video animation from NOAA on climate change shows how changing weather patterns present a vicious cycle of worsening climate.
Climate Change: This NOAA Video Explains it Perfectly Read More »
Sometimes when I’m weeding, I feel doomed to repeat the same task over and over again. But I’ve learned a few techniques to make the job more manageable.
A plant growing in an unexpected place may be a weed, but think twice before pulling it. It could be sending you a message.
The University Of Connecticut conducted an interesting study on how milk spray can be used to prevent powdery mildew disease on squash and pumpkins.
Can Milk Protect Your Garden Against Powdery Mildew? Read More »
Powdery Mildew is a quick to spread fungus which can infect many plants in your flower or vegetable garden. Post includes pictures.
Many vegetables and herbs planted in early spring can also be sown mid to late summer for a delicious fall harvest.
Phil Nauta’s Building Soils Naturally focuses on how to improve garden and lawn soil health by balancing your soil’s nutritional components.
Blossom-end rot in tomatoes frequently appears after a drought. Roots are unable to take up sufficient water to move calcium to the growing fruit.
Black Spots on Tomatoes Could Be Blossom-End Rot (BER) Read More »