Japanese Knotweed Removal 101
So you’ve got Japanese knotweed threatening to strangle the life out of the other plants in your garden. It needs to be removed, but where to begin?
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How to Grow Bush Beans and Pole Beans in Your Garden
There may be no better starter crop for beginning gardeners than beans. Their low maintenance and adaptability to nearly any climate make them a cinch to grow.
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Do You Know Your First Frost and Last Frost Dates?
Learn when your first frost date and last frost date is. Knowing these dates helps you avoid killing or damaging seedlings and new plantings.
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Why are My Mustard Greens Dying and Full of Holes?
A reader is having problems with aphids and snails eating his mustard greens. How to get rid of the pests and how to avoid insect damage in the future.
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Why Organic Gardening Has an Image Problem
Big Food and Big Ag have spent billions on disinformation to make the organic label radical, too expensive, and not based on reliable science. Time to flip it.
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Japanese Beetle Problem? Try Geraniums and Milky Spore
One of the most reviled garden pests is the Japanese Beetle, which is very difficult to get rid of. Fortunately, a small number of organic treatments work well.
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Hugelkultur: The Ultimate Raised Garden Bed?
Hugelkultur mimics the way a forest uses organic matter, but in reverse. This method uses tree wood to feed your garden for years.
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Environment | Flowers & Perennials | Gardening Tips For Beginners | Organic Lawn Care | Vegetable & Fruit Gardening
How To Be the Best Gardener
Steps to become a better gardener and create a safer environment for your food, family, pets, wildlife, and the biological community in your soil.
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Are Holiday Poinsettias Harmful To Dogs and Cats?
The Poinsettia is a beautiful plant which has come to be identified with the holidays. But is it poisonous to your cat or dog?
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How Many Types of Christmas Trees Are There?
With a little knowledge about the different species of Christmas trees, you can narrow your choices on the tree farm and cut the perfect tree for your home.
