It’s Time to Plan this Year’s Organic Garden
Making a plan for your organic garden is essential to success. Here are a few things to consider before you put your boots on.
Companion Planting
Companion planting is the practice of using complimentary plants to help reduce disease and pests in your garden.
Organic Methods for Controlling Fungal Diseases in Peaches, Plums, Cherries and Other Stone Fruits
Stone fruits like apricots, cherries, plums and peaches are very susceptible to fungal infections. Here are 8 organic strategies for controlling fungi.
Amish Farming and Gardening Secrets and Why They Work
The Amish make the most of their farms and gardens, working the land with centuries-old techniques.
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What is Square Foot Gardening?
Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted. The method was popularized by author Mel Bartholemew in 1981.
Companion Planting: Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit are Better Together
Companion planting is not a new idea or trend. It’s been done for centuries, from kitchen gardens in ancient Persia to modern industrial farm fields.
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Companion Planting Deters Insects, Mice, Rabbits, and Moles
You hear a lot about companion planting to deter rodents and pests. But is there any truth to it? Yes, especially in deterring insect pests.
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3 Organic Methods to Keep Insects Away From Your Crops
Before you introduce harsh chemical insecticides into your soil and into your food chain, consider effective organic methods to keep insects away from your crops and keep your soil and plants healthy.
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How to Grow and Harvest Chamomile
Chamomile may be the easiest herb on earth to grow. Most herbs are pretty simple – plant, prune, contain. Chamomile, with its delicate, apple-like aroma, self-seeds year after year and also happens to be a great host for beneficial insects.