What is Soilless Potting Mix?
Soilless potting mix may look like soil but it’s not. Typically it includes coco coir, peat moss, composted wood chips, vermiculite and perlite.
Vegetable & Fruit Gardening
Articles on growing organic vegetables and fruit without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Speed Up Seed Germination
Studies show that seeds soaked in solutions of various percentages of hydrogen peroxide and water improve germination rates by helping to break down the seed coating.
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Types of Grow Lights For Starting Seeds Indoors
By far, the best option for light when starting seeds indoors is to use grow lights. But there are so many types of grow lights – which are best?
Our Top 10 Favorite Garden Charities to Support This Year
Here are 10 garden and wildlife focused charities we support that we believe are worthy of your support too.
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What’s the Difference Between Heirloom Seeds, Hybrid Seeds, and GMOs?
The differences between heirloom and hybrid seeds and plants can be quite confusing for new gardeners. What are the pros and cons of each?
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Add Bone Meal for Root Growth and Bigger Blooms: Busting the Garden Myth
You may have heard that adding bone meal when planting bulbs will stimulate root growth and support big flower blooms. Unfortunately, this is a gardening myth.
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How to Harvest & Store Garden Vegetables
When to harvest a vegetable is intuitive. How to store that vegetable and for how long greatly affects its flavor and color.
Organic Vegetable Gardening in Droughts: What to Know and How to Succeed
Tips on getting the most from your organic vegetable garden in drought conditions.
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Can a Vegetable Garden Save You Money on Groceries?
A vegetable garden can produce gallons of produce each season that would cost hundreds of dollars if bought at a grocery store.
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How to Grow Blackberries
Blackberries are often considered a bitter fruit, but many varieties bred for home gardens are sweet, slightly tart, and absolutely delicious.