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.
Home Garden Tips
Tips for growing your best organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and perennials in your home 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
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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.
How To Grow Raspberries
Red raspberries are incredibly easy to grow. Learn how to grow raspberries and keep them pruned and in line for easy harvesting.
How To Prune Tomato Plants for More Fruit
Prune tomato plant to direct more of the plant’s energy into fruit production and less into creating new foliage.
Open-Pollinated Seeds (OP) vs Hybrid Seeds (F1) – Which Side Are You On?
I hadn’t realized there was such argument about which seeds I should plant in my garden – open pollinated heirlooms or hybrids.
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How to Repair Trees Damaged From Snow and Ice
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.
How To Read Seed Catalogs
Seed catalogs are full of abbreviations and symbols. Dr Leonard Perry explains what it all means.
Is Snow Cover Good For Your Garden?
Snow cover provides a remarkable insulating effect that helps overwinter the plants in your garden.
How To Build A Compost Bin With Shipping Pallets (Video)
A compost bin made from 6 shipping pallets can hold enough compost to serve a large organic garden.This short video shows you how to build it.
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How to Dry Garden Herbs Quickly
Garden herbs can take weeks to air dry and may get moldy in the process. Here’s a way to dry them quickly