What is Organic Soil?
The benefits of using organic soil with good nutrients are clear, but the term “Certified Organic” goes beyond the simple meaning of “Organicl”.
How To Make Your Holiday Amaryllis Bloom Again
A question I hear quite often is, Can I save my Amaryllis and get it to bloom again? The answer is “yes”.
Five Reasons Organic Farming Is Essential
The foundation of organic agriculture is not only the absence of the use of toxic chemicals in food production, it’s also the active practice of soil stewardship.
The Living Landscape by Rick Darke & Doug Tallamy Review
The Living Landscape connects the dots between plants, animals, insects, birds, and humans. It will make you rethink your garden and landscape strategy.
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How To Protect Your Back, Neck, and Knees When Gardening
Tips on how gardeners can protect their bodies and backs from injury when stretching and bending for long periods early in the season in their garden.
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Fall Gardening: Plant Seeds and Bulbs, Harvest Potatoes, Divide Perennials
Flower beds and vegetable beds need tuning up in the fall. Getting them ready for winter gives you a head start in spring
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No Compost Bin? Try Trench Composting
Trench composting is perhaps the simplest way of composting – just add kitchen scraps directly to your garden bed, no compost bin required.
Using Urine as a Fertilizer in Your Home Garden
Is urine good for plants? Can you use your own urine to fertilize your flower or vegetable garden? The answer will surprise you.
Fall Is The Perfect Season For Planting And Transplanting
Every gardener knows that spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. But how about planting trees, shrubs, and other flowers? Or transplanting a struggling plant to a better location on your property?
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How To Grow Dahlias
Tips on planting, growing, and storing dahlias. A long-lasting cut flower, the dahlia makes a great addition to any garden.
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Fruits & Vegetables: How many can you grow in your garden?
The Environmental Working Group has released this year’s list of the Dirty Dozen, the 12 fruits or vegetables commonly available in grocery stores which carry the most pesticide residue.
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