Colleen's Organic Gardening Blog April 2008 Archive

Our very first Organic Gardening Reader Tip comes from my friend Anthony, who gardens in New Jersey (zone 6) and blogs at The Compost Bin. Anthony says: "After pulling a few ... Read More

Spring planting and transplanting time is upon us. How often do you see planting instructions that say "plant with crown at soil level" or "plant crown should be slightly above ... Read More

The nurseries in my area are bustling with activity as people start to stock up on their annuals, veggies, and perennials for the season. There's nothing quite like filling your ... Read More

Most of us learn about gardening from other gardeners. Garden blogs are today's equivalent of those friendly chats over the garden gate. This site is a brand-new part About.com, and ... Read More

I got an email earlier this week from a reader who had a question about lasagna gardens. Lasagna gardening, also known as sheet composting, is a super-simple, no-dig way to ... Read More

Organic gardening is like celebrating Earth Day every day of the year. One can't garden organically without developing a deep love of the Earth and a profound respect for the ... Read More

The gigantic forsythia shrubs in my garden are in full bloom right now, their cheerful yellow blossoms outshining any poor plant in a twenty-foot radius. Really, how can a yew ... Read More

We're on the cusp of another spring weekend, and, at least in my neck of the woods, it's going to be a beautiful one. This is the perfect chance to ... Read More

Spring is full of new beginnings. The slate is clean, insects have not yet invaded the vegetable garden, and I have kept up with the weeding. This is the perfect ... Read More

For many of us, photographing our gardens is almost as addictive as the gardening itself. If you're a garden photography buff, consider entering About.com Photography Guide Liz Wagoner's flower photography ... Read More

If you grow roses, it's safe to assume that you've experienced the, er, joys of dealing with black spot. This unsightly, and sometimes fatal, fungal disease can be a real ... Read More

For most of the country, April is when the real fun begins in the garden. By the end of the month, the soil is workable, temperatures are more consistent, and ... Read More