Organic Gardening 101

If you are interested in growing a garden that is "beyond organic," you may want to learn a bit more about "deep organic gardening," Here are the basics.

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Sometimes we lose the seed packet, with all of its wonderful planting instructions, or we get some seeds from a friend, minus helpful instructions. How can you tell how deeply to sow seeds in your garden? There is an easy trick to figure it out.

What does it mean when planting instructions say to plant "as soon as soil can be worked"? Here's how you can tell if it's the right time to plant.

Next time you boil or steam some vegetables, you might want to consider saving the water.

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an important facet of organic gardening. This article explains the basics of Integrated Pest Management.

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.

This table shows, at a glance, what the first and last frost dates are for each USDA hardiness zone.

This article and slideshow explains the basic concepts behind organic gardening, as well as common organic gardening practices.

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.

Why do so many people embrace organic gardening as a healthy alternative to conventional gardening? The reasons can vary from gardener to gardener, but here are a few of the most popular reasons to start gardening organically.

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What are the benefits of composting in your garden? There are several, both in terms of garden health and reducing the amount of waste we produce.

Ever wondered what guerilla gardening is? A quick explanation and a bit of background on the term.

Here is a recipe and instructions for making your own seed balls, either for your own garden or to use when guerilla gardening.

Here are five of the best bugs to welcome into your yard, and how to attract them to your garden.

The terms open-pollinated, self-pollinated, heirloom, and hybrid can be confusing. This article explains what each term means, and provides examples of plants that fit each type.