In 1970, it wasn’t illegal for factories to spew poisonous smoke, dump toxic sludge or release fish-killing effluent into water. Earth Day changed that.
Earth Day: What it is, How it Started, and How You Can Celebrate This Year Read More »
I hadn’t realized there was such argument about which seeds I should plant in my garden – open pollinated heirlooms or hybrids.
Open-Pollinated Seeds (OP) vs Hybrid Seeds (F1) – Which Side Are You On? Read More »
When water is pooling in your yard after a storm it’s a sign that your soil is compacted and your landscape grading needs a change.
Water Pooling in Your Yard is a Sign It Needs Grading Read More »
You can install this simple and cheap gravel drain to divert storm water and eliminate erosion and standing water.
How to Install a Cheap Gravel Drain to Divert Rainfall Read More »
The erosion of my lawn’s soil was epic. Gulleys, pooling water, and rainwater moved so fast across the yard you’d think it was a city street. Some areas felt like sponges days after a storm. In others, I thought a natural pond might form.
If water is pooling on your lawn and refuses to drain, either your soil is compacted or there are grading issues. Both can be fixed.
Conscious Gardening by Michael J Roads explores how to go beyond basic techniques and open your eyes to the spirit of your garden.
Wind, snow and ice can severely damage tree limbs, exposing sensitive wood tissue to the elements. How to repair those breaks and damage before disease sets in.
Michael Pollan’s “The Botany Of Desire” explores the impact of human desires on artificial selection: do we cultivate plants, or do they cultivate us?
Organic gardening is more than trading chemical inputs for non-chemical. Here are 5 tips to get you on your way to a healthier garden.