Review: Plant Propagation by The American Horticultural Society
Plant Propagation from AHS is a marvelous edition, with all of the information you need to create new plants from your favorite specimens.
Michael Pollan, Food Rules On Colbert Report
Video of Michael Pollan on The Colbert Report promoting his new book “Food Rules, An Eater’s Manual”.
Why Snow Causes More Tree Damage in Fall Than Winter
Snow that falls in October can devastate trees. Learn how you can reduce the chance of damage to your trees when a fall snowstorm strikes.
Rototilling Your Organic Garden: More Harm Than Good?
Rototilling doesn’t benefit a garden. It creates more weeds and damages soil structure and organisms that takes months to reverse.
Organic Gardening’s Physical Health, Mental Health, Financial, and Environmental Benefits
Those of us who spend time in our gardens know just how therapeutic organic gardening can be for our mental health and physical health.
Review: Botany For Gardeners by Brian Capon
Botany For Gardeners explains the life of plants simply and clearly. Gardeners will find much of the information in Brian Capon’s book essential.
Eating Locally Grown Organic Food Has Impact Beyond Your Community
Local organic and in-season food is the most ethical way to eat. That includes growing as much food as you can in an organic garden.
Your Leaf Blower Shatters My Fortress Of Solitude
I rant about the unparalleled noise level and pollution of leaf blowers. I hope you appreciate the humor
Michael Pollan on Why Government is Addicted to Cheap, Fast Food
Michael Pollan wrote an excellent article in The Nation, outlining the lack of real progress in reforming the broken food system in the United States.
Are Chrysanthemums Annuals or Perennials?
Millions of Chrysanthemums are sold as annuals at garden centers every fall. Pity, because Mums are actually perennials and will bloom for years if planted correctly.
