Articles on growing organic vegetables and fruit without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Stone fruits like apricots, cherries, plums and peaches are very susceptible to fungal infections. Here are 8 organic strategies for controlling fungi.
As a means of aftercare in addiction recovery, gardening can provide a great way to sustain recovery and improve mental health.
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Pruning your apricot trees not only enhances their appearance, it also promotes the health of the tree and increases the size of the fruit. Understanding how to prune correctly is quite simple.
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Hydroponic gardening, or “Hydroponics”, refers to the practice of growing plants without soil, utilizing only mineral nutrient solutions, water, and/or a soilless growing medium.
Grafting has been used for centuries to propagate and hybridize fruit trees, resulting in a wide range of unique and desirable varieties.
Don’t ever let someone tell you that Lyme Disease is harmless. It definitely isn’t and it almost killed me. Learn how to avoid tick bites.
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Growing organic peach trees requires some knowledge and effort to ensure that the trees are healthy, productive, and free from pests and diseases.
Soilless potting mix may look like soil but it’s not. Typically it includes coco coir, peat moss, composted wood chips, vermiculite and perlite.
Elderberries are a versatile fruit for your garden that can be used for making jams, syrups, wine, and more. They also have a number of health benefits.
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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