Organic Gardening 101
Learn about the basics of organic gardening, from what an "organic garden" is to what the benefits are of gardening organically. This is also the place to learn more about common organic gardening terms and practices.
What is Organic Gardening?
What is organic gardening, and how is it different from regular gardening? This article answers the question by providing three major tenets of organic gardening.
What is organic gardening, and how is it different from regular gardening? This article answers the question by providing three major tenets of organic gardening.
When is My First and Last Frost Date?
This table shows, at a glance, what the first and last frost dates are for each USDA hardiness zone.
This table shows, at a glance, what the first and last frost dates are for each USDA hardiness zone.
How to Contact Your Local Cooperative Extension Service
Cooperative Extension Services provide a wealth of information for gardeners, including conducting soil tests for a nominal cost. This link will help you find contact information for your local Cooperative Extension Service.
Cooperative Extension Services provide a wealth of information for gardeners, including conducting soil tests for a nominal cost. This link will help you find contact information for your local Cooperative Extension Service.
What is Organic Gardening?
This article and slideshow explains the basic concepts behind organic gardening, as well as common organic gardening practices.
This article and slideshow explains the basic concepts behind organic gardening, as well as common organic gardening practices.
Genetically Engineered vs. Hybrid
"Genetically Engineered" and "Hybrid" are two terms that are easy to confuse. This article explains the difference between the two.
"Genetically Engineered" and "Hybrid" are two terms that are easy to confuse. This article explains the difference between the two.
Hardiness Zone Map
This map will help you figure out which zone your garden is in. This information is very important in determining planting dates, as well as figuring out which plants will thrive in your garden.
This map will help you figure out which zone your garden is in. This information is very important in determining planting dates, as well as figuring out which plants will thrive in your garden.