Organic Gardening: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Raised Bed Gardens
There are many reasons to make a raised bed garden, from poor soil to a desire to extend your growing season. This article will explain the advantages of raised beds, and tell you how to make a raised bed garden.
There are many reasons to make a raised bed garden, from poor soil to a desire to extend your growing season. This article will explain the advantages of raised beds, and tell you how to make a raised bed garden.
Lasagna Gardening
Lasagna gardens are no-dig, no-till gardens that are created by layering organic materials wherever you want to make a new garden. Also called "sheet composting," lasagna gardening is eco-friendly and easy.
Lasagna gardens are no-dig, no-till gardens that are created by layering organic materials wherever you want to make a new garden. Also called "sheet composting," lasagna gardening is eco-friendly and easy.
Storage Container Compost Bin
Here is a solution for anyone who wants to make compost, but doesn't have much space. You can make a simple compost bin out of a plastic storage container.
Here is a solution for anyone who wants to make compost, but doesn't have much space. You can make a simple compost bin out of a plastic storage container.
Improving Clay Soil
Clay soil can be extremely frustrating to work with, and few plants will thrive in it. By following a few steps, and putting in some manual labor, you can improve clay soil. This article shows you how.
Clay soil can be extremely frustrating to work with, and few plants will thrive in it. By following a few steps, and putting in some manual labor, you can improve clay soil. This article shows you how.
Leaf Mold
Leaf mold is a free, easy to make soil amendment. Here are tips and instructions for how to make it, as well as suggestions for how to use it in your garden.
Leaf mold is a free, easy to make soil amendment. Here are tips and instructions for how to make it, as well as suggestions for how to use it in your garden.
Vegetables for Shade
Many of us are blessed (or cursed, depending on how you see it) with shady lots. The general assumption is that if you have anything other than full sun, you can't grow vegetables. Not true! These ten veggies will produce very well with three to six hours of sunlight per day.
Many of us are blessed (or cursed, depending on how you see it) with shady lots. The general assumption is that if you have anything other than full sun, you can't grow vegetables. Not true! These ten veggies will produce very well with three to six hours of sunlight per day.
Using Autumn Leaves
There are plenty of alternatives to raking and bagging your leaves every fall. From making compost and leaf mold to using your leaves as mulch, this article lays out five easy ways to use autumn leaves in your garden.
There are plenty of alternatives to raking and bagging your leaves every fall. From making compost and leaf mold to using your leaves as mulch, this article lays out five easy ways to use autumn leaves in your garden.
Homemade Aphid Sprays
These two homemade organic sprays have a proven track record of effectiveness when it comes to getting rid of aphids.
These two homemade organic sprays have a proven track record of effectiveness when it comes to getting rid of aphids.
Trash Can Composter
If you don't have the space for a compost pile, you can still put those kitchen scraps and yard waste to use in a trash can compost bin. It is the ideal solution for anyone who needs to compost in small spaces.
If you don't have the space for a compost pile, you can still put those kitchen scraps and yard waste to use in a trash can compost bin. It is the ideal solution for anyone who needs to compost in small spaces.
Strawberry Pots
Strawberries adapt very well to container growing. This article explains how to plant and grow organic strawberries in a strawberry pot.
Strawberries adapt very well to container growing. This article explains how to plant and grow organic strawberries in a strawberry pot.
Do-It-Yourself Soil Tests
These four easy and inexpensive tests will tell you just about everything you need to know about your soil. You'll learn how to test for soil composition, drainage, biological activity, and soil acidity. Once you know which problems your soil has, you'll be well on your way to growing a beautiful, healthy organic garden.
These four easy and inexpensive tests will tell you just about everything you need to know about your soil. You'll learn how to test for soil composition, drainage, biological activity, and soil acidity. Once you know which problems your soil has, you'll be well on your way to growing a beautiful, healthy organic garden.
Start an Organic Garden
Making a new organic garden requires a bit of work up front, but it is a simple process. From selecting a site to choosing and installing your plants, this article provides the tips and techniques you need to make a new organic garden that will thrive.
Making a new organic garden requires a bit of work up front, but it is a simple process. From selecting a site to choosing and installing your plants, this article provides the tips and techniques you need to make a new organic garden that will thrive.
Cabbage Worms
Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on brassicas, especially in early fall. Those hungry caterpillars can turn your kale into a hole-ridden mess in no time. Luckily, they're easy to identify and deal with.
Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on brassicas, especially in early fall. Those hungry caterpillars can turn your kale into a hole-ridden mess in no time. Luckily, they're easy to identify and deal with.
Composting Methods
So you want to compost, but you don't know where to start? Or you have limitations to deal with, such as a lack of space or neighbors that just don't understand. No matter what your composting needs are, there is a solution out there that will work for you. Here are several easy options for home composting.
So you want to compost, but you don't know where to start? Or you have limitations to deal with, such as a lack of space or neighbors that just don't understand. No matter what your composting needs are, there is a solution out there that will work for you. Here are several easy options for home composting.
How to Set Up a Worm Bin
This article shows, step by step, how to set up a vermicomposting, or worm compost bin. It explains everything from selecting a bin size, to using the right types of worms and how to prepare the bedding.
This article shows, step by step, how to set up a vermicomposting, or worm compost bin. It explains everything from selecting a bin size, to using the right types of worms and how to prepare the bedding.
Black Spot
Black spot is a disease that plagues many rose growers. Learning about the conditions that encourage this fungal disease, as well as ways to prevent it from spreading, will help you keep your roses looking great.
Black spot is a disease that plagues many rose growers. Learning about the conditions that encourage this fungal disease, as well as ways to prevent it from spreading, will help you keep your roses looking great.
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is the bane of lilac growers and phlox lovers everywhere. Early detection and action is the key to organically ridding your garden of this annoying fungal disease.
Powdery mildew is the bane of lilac growers and phlox lovers everywhere. Early detection and action is the key to organically ridding your garden of this annoying fungal disease.
Container-Grown Tomatoes
Growing organic tomatoes is easy, even if you don't have space for a vegetable garden. This article will explain how to grow organic tomatoes in a container on your porch, patio, or balcony.
Growing organic tomatoes is easy, even if you don't have space for a vegetable garden. This article will explain how to grow organic tomatoes in a container on your porch, patio, or balcony.
Keep Rats Out of Compost
No matter where you live, it's possible that eventually you'll have to deal with rats that have been attracted to your compost pile. Whether they're attracted by the possibility of food, warmth, or shelter, here's how to keep rats out of your compost.
No matter where you live, it's possible that eventually you'll have to deal with rats that have been attracted to your compost pile. Whether they're attracted by the possibility of food, warmth, or shelter, here's how to keep rats out of your compost.
Growing Organic Strawberries
Strawberries are a delectable summertime treat, but if you purchase this "Dirty Dozen" fruit, you're likely ingesting pesticides as well. It's easy to grow your own, and this article will show you how.
Strawberries are a delectable summertime treat, but if you purchase this "Dirty Dozen" fruit, you're likely ingesting pesticides as well. It's easy to grow your own, and this article will show you how.
Wire Fencing Compost Bin
You do not have to make elaborate structures to have a productive compost pile. This compost bin, made from wire fencing, is so easy to make, you'll be able to make a new one whenever you have a surplus of materials to compost.
You do not have to make elaborate structures to have a productive compost pile. This compost bin, made from wire fencing, is so easy to make, you'll be able to make a new one whenever you have a surplus of materials to compost.
Mulch
Mulch not only makes the garden look neat and tidy, but it suppresses weeds, maintains soil moisture, and adds nutrients to the soil as well. Different types of mulches have their pros and cons, and some will work better in one situation than another. Here's everything you need to know about organic mulches.
Mulch not only makes the garden look neat and tidy, but it suppresses weeds, maintains soil moisture, and adds nutrients to the soil as well. Different types of mulches have their pros and cons, and some will work better in one situation than another. Here's everything you need to know about organic mulches.
Must-Have Garden Tools
It's all too easy to go overboard buying tools for your garden. In reality, if you have these ten simple tools, you can tackle almost any garden task.
It's all too easy to go overboard buying tools for your garden. In reality, if you have these ten simple tools, you can tackle almost any garden task.
Using Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds are a valuable addition to compost and garden soil. Here are a few ideas for using coffee grounds in your garden.
Coffee grounds are a valuable addition to compost and garden soil. Here are a few ideas for using coffee grounds in your garden.
Pruning Tomatoes
This article explains reasons to prune your tomato plants, as well as instructions for pruning, along with before and after photos of a pruned tomato plant.
This article explains reasons to prune your tomato plants, as well as instructions for pruning, along with before and after photos of a pruned tomato plant.
Bone Meal
Definition of bone meal.
Definition of bone meal.
Starting an Organic Garden
From selecting a site and testing the soil to preparing a bed and buying plants, learn everything you need to know to successfully make a new organic garden.
From selecting a site and testing the soil to preparing a bed and buying plants, learn everything you need to know to successfully make a new organic garden.
The Newspaper Method
This simple, no-dig method for making a new garden bed is perfect for making a large garden with very little time and effort.
This simple, no-dig method for making a new garden bed is perfect for making a large garden with very little time and effort.
Powdery Mildew Spray
Here is a simple recipe for a spray to help combat powdery mildew.
Here is a simple recipe for a spray to help combat powdery mildew.
Fish Emulsion
Description of fish emulsion.
Description of fish emulsion.
Tomato Hornworms
Tomato hornworms are some of the most common pests tomato growers have to contend with. This article shows you how to identify a tomato hornworm, and what to do if you find them on your plants.
Tomato hornworms are some of the most common pests tomato growers have to contend with. This article shows you how to identify a tomato hornworm, and what to do if you find them on your plants.
Determinate vs. Indeterminate
This FAQ answers questions about determinate vs. indeterminate tomato varieties, including the difference between the two, when to use which type, and pros and cons of both types.
This FAQ answers questions about determinate vs. indeterminate tomato varieties, including the difference between the two, when to use which type, and pros and cons of both types.
Tomato Companion Plants
Several plants make excellent companions for tomatoes in your garden. Some help repel harmful pests, some help your tomatoes grow better, and some just make good neighbors, putting on most of their growth before your tomatoes take off. Here are the best companion plant for tomatoes, and what makes them great.
Several plants make excellent companions for tomatoes in your garden. Some help repel harmful pests, some help your tomatoes grow better, and some just make good neighbors, putting on most of their growth before your tomatoes take off. Here are the best companion plant for tomatoes, and what makes them great.
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is an effective organic control for snails, slugs, flea bettles, and several other garden pests.
Diatomaceous earth is an effective organic control for snails, slugs, flea bettles, and several other garden pests.
Steps to an Organic Lawn
Organic lawn care starts with the basics: mowing and watering properly, feeding the soil, and observing the state of your lawn. This article provides the basics of caring for an organic lawn.
Organic lawn care starts with the basics: mowing and watering properly, feeding the soil, and observing the state of your lawn. This article provides the basics of caring for an organic lawn.
Spinach Alternatives
If you're looking for something to grow after your spinach has bolted, these three delicious greens are worth a try. And here's a bonus: they're slow to bolt, even in the hottest weather.
If you're looking for something to grow after your spinach has bolted, these three delicious greens are worth a try. And here's a bonus: they're slow to bolt, even in the hottest weather.
Organic Seeds
If you are looking for a good source for organic vegetable, herb, or flower seeds, this list is full of good options.
If you are looking for a good source for organic vegetable, herb, or flower seeds, this list is full of good options.
Greensand
Definition of greensand.
Definition of greensand.
N-P-K
Definition of N-P-K
Definition of N-P-K
Wet Worm Bins
Here's what to do when your worm bin is too wet. Too much moisture in a worm bin is caused by several factors, from the types of food you put in to how much bedding you have provided your worms. Moisture problems are an easy fix. Here's how to deal with a wet worm bin.
Here's what to do when your worm bin is too wet. Too much moisture in a worm bin is caused by several factors, from the types of food you put in to how much bedding you have provided your worms. Moisture problems are an easy fix. Here's how to deal with a wet worm bin.
Organic Weed Control
A continually-growing list of the most common lawn and garden weeds. Identify your weeds, learn about how they grow, and find out the best ways to get rid of them.
A continually-growing list of the most common lawn and garden weeds. Identify your weeds, learn about how they grow, and find out the best ways to get rid of them.
Aphids
Aphids can be a real pain in the garden. This article provides a description of aphids as well as the damage they cause and several organic solutions for controlling them.
Aphids can be a real pain in the garden. This article provides a description of aphids as well as the damage they cause and several organic solutions for controlling them.
Diagnosing Tomato Problems
How to diagnose your tomatoes to determine whether spots on the foliage are a result of early blight, late blight, or Septoria. This article includes a chart and photos.
How to diagnose your tomatoes to determine whether spots on the foliage are a result of early blight, late blight, or Septoria. This article includes a chart and photos.
Greens and Browns in Compost
Whenever the subject of composting comes up, the typical advice is to mix "green" and "brown" materials in certain ratios for optimum decomposition. But what exactly does "green" and "brown" mean, and which materials work well in a compost pile? This article explains it all.
Whenever the subject of composting comes up, the typical advice is to mix "green" and "brown" materials in certain ratios for optimum decomposition. But what exactly does "green" and "brown" mean, and which materials work well in a compost pile? This article explains it all.
Trench Composting
Trench composting is easy, invisible, and possible in any size garden. This article will explain the method, as well as suggest a few ways to compost in trenches in your own garden.
Trench composting is easy, invisible, and possible in any size garden. This article will explain the method, as well as suggest a few ways to compost in trenches in your own garden.
Bokashi
An explanation of what bokashi is and how it is used.
An explanation of what bokashi is and how it is used.
Mini Hoop Houses
If you want to be able to harvest your own fresh vegetables, even in the middle of winter, you'll need to build a simple cold frame or mini hoop house tunnel. This article explains how to garden in a mini hoop house.
If you want to be able to harvest your own fresh vegetables, even in the middle of winter, you'll need to build a simple cold frame or mini hoop house tunnel. This article explains how to garden in a mini hoop house.
Growing Organic Lettuce
Growing organic lettuce is rewarding, and can be done in a traditional garden or in containers. This article tells you everything you need to do to grow organic lettuce.
Growing organic lettuce is rewarding, and can be done in a traditional garden or in containers. This article tells you everything you need to do to grow organic lettuce.
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.
Easy Vegetables
If you are considering starting your first vegetable garden (or trying to figure out how to get more produce for less work), the plants on this list are a good place to start. They are not overly picky about temperature, produce throughout the season, and require very little babying from the gardener.
If you are considering starting your first vegetable garden (or trying to figure out how to get more produce for less work), the plants on this list are a good place to start. They are not overly picky about temperature, produce throughout the season, and require very little babying from the gardener.
All About Worm Bins
Here's what you need to know to set up and care for your own little herd of vermicomposting worms.
Here's what you need to know to set up and care for your own little herd of vermicomposting worms.
Common Vegetable Garden Pests
Here are some of the most common pests in the vegetable garden, and what you can do to get rid of them organically.
Here are some of the most common pests in the vegetable garden, and what you can do to get rid of them organically.
Worms Escaping from Bin
It can be a little alarming to open your worm bin and see your worms poised just inside the lid, looking for an escape route. Or, worse, you head to the bin and see dead worms around the bin--escapees that didn't get very far. Here's why they try to escape, and what you can do to keep your worms in their vermicompost bin.
It can be a little alarming to open your worm bin and see your worms poised just inside the lid, looking for an escape route. Or, worse, you head to the bin and see dead worms around the bin--escapees that didn't get very far. Here's why they try to escape, and what you can do to keep your worms in their vermicompost bin.
Fruit Flies in Worm Bins
One of the most common issues people have with their vermicompost bins is dealing with fruit flies. Here is how to prevent the problem in the first place.
One of the most common issues people have with their vermicompost bins is dealing with fruit flies. Here is how to prevent the problem in the first place.
Heirloom Basics
What are heirloom plants, and why do they have so many fans? Defining heirlooms, and the many reasons to grow them.
What are heirloom plants, and why do they have so many fans? Defining heirlooms, and the many reasons to grow them.
Easy Vegetables to Direct Sow
Here are ten easy vegetables to grow from seed in the garden.
Here are ten easy vegetables to grow from seed in the garden.
Saving Kitchen Scraps
Here are a few ideas for storing your kitchen scraps until you're ready to add them to the compost. Whether aesthetics or price is your main concern, there is an option here that will work for you.
Here are a few ideas for storing your kitchen scraps until you're ready to add them to the compost. Whether aesthetics or price is your main concern, there is an option here that will work for you.
Protecting Berries from Birds
Birds can drive any berry-lover to tears. Since berries can't be picked until they are perfectly ripe, we have to wait for just the right moment to harvest them. More often than not, we head out to the berry patch (or strawberry pot) and find that the berries we were so looking forward to have been devoured by birds. This article will give you ten humane, inexpensive ways to protect your berries from the birds
Birds can drive any berry-lover to tears. Since berries can't be picked until they are perfectly ripe, we have to wait for just the right moment to harvest them. More often than not, we head out to the berry patch (or strawberry pot) and find that the berries we were so looking forward to have been devoured by birds. This article will give you ten humane, inexpensive ways to protect your berries from the birds
Seed Starting Equipment
Here is a list of everything you will need to successfully start plants from seed indoors.
Here is a list of everything you will need to successfully start plants from seed indoors.
Cutworms
Cutworms cause what can possibly be considered the cruelest damage to your plants. After you've coddled seeds and watched them grow into sturdy little seedlings, you walk out to the garden one morning to find them laying on the soil, as if chopped down by tiny axes. This is telltale cutworm damage. Here's how to identify cutworms and protect your plants from these pests.
Cutworms cause what can possibly be considered the cruelest damage to your plants. After you've coddled seeds and watched them grow into sturdy little seedlings, you walk out to the garden one morning to find them laying on the soil, as if chopped down by tiny axes. This is telltale cutworm damage. Here's how to identify cutworms and protect your plants from these pests.
Direct Sow Fall Crops
Here is a list of vegetables that work well sown directly into the garden for a fall harvest. These vegetables should be sown in mid-July to mid-August in most of the U.S. and Canada to harvest before the first fall frost.
Here is a list of vegetables that work well sown directly into the garden for a fall harvest. These vegetables should be sown in mid-July to mid-August in most of the U.S. and Canada to harvest before the first fall frost.
Grow Organic Beans
Here's all you need to know to grow organic beans, from how to start from seed to how to support and fertilize them.
Here's all you need to know to grow organic beans, from how to start from seed to how to support and fertilize them.
Frost Date Chart
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.
Carrots
Carrots are a real treat when picked fresh from the garden. The flavor is so much sweeter and more robust than the ones you buy from the supermarket. There are a few tricks to success in growing carrots in your garden, and this article will tell you everything you need to know.
Carrots are a real treat when picked fresh from the garden. The flavor is so much sweeter and more robust than the ones you buy from the supermarket. There are a few tricks to success in growing carrots in your garden, and this article will tell you everything you need to know.
Saving Tomato Seeds
Here are step-by-step instructions, complete with photos, for saving tomato seeds. It's a simple process, and one that enables you to keep growing your favorite tomatoes year after year.
Here are step-by-step instructions, complete with photos, for saving tomato seeds. It's a simple process, and one that enables you to keep growing your favorite tomatoes year after year.
Growing Organic Tomatoes
Learn how to grow the best organic tomatoes, from selecting the tastiest varieties to how to handle common pest and disease problems.
Learn how to grow the best organic tomatoes, from selecting the tastiest varieties to how to handle common pest and disease problems.
Kelp Meal
Definition of and uses for kelp meal.
Definition of and uses for kelp meal.
How to Grow Turnips
Everything you need to grow delicious, nutritious, organic turnips.
Everything you need to grow delicious, nutritious, organic turnips.
Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium wilt is a common disease that affects tomato plants. Here's how to identify it, as well as how to prevent it in the first place.
Verticillium wilt is a common disease that affects tomato plants. Here's how to identify it, as well as how to prevent it in the first place.
Iris Borers
Iris borers are the single biggest pest threat to irises. All types of irises are at risk of being infested by iris borers, but German "bearded" irises are the most susceptible. This article will tell you how to identify them, and what to do if you find them.
Iris borers are the single biggest pest threat to irises. All types of irises are at risk of being infested by iris borers, but German "bearded" irises are the most susceptible. This article will tell you how to identify them, and what to do if you find them.
Blood Meal
Definition of blood meal.
Definition of blood meal.
Brandywine
Brandywine tomato
Brandywine tomato
Garden Peach
Garden Peach tomato
Garden Peach tomato
Golden Jubilee
Golden Jubilee tomato
Golden Jubilee tomato
Organic Gardening - Articles
An index of articles for the Organic Gardening guide site.
An index of articles for the Organic Gardening guide site.
Cherokee Purple
Cherokee Purple tomato
Cherokee Purple tomato
Costoluto Genovese
Costoluto Genovese
Costoluto Genovese
Sterlizing Vermicompost
Is vermicompost safe to use around edible crops without sterilizing it first? Here's what you need to know about sterilizing vermicompost.
Is vermicompost safe to use around edible crops without sterilizing it first? Here's what you need to know about sterilizing vermicompost.
Direct Sowing
Direct sowing is the simplest method for growing plants from seed, but it can also be a bit of an uncertain method. There are a few things you can do to ensure success with direct sowing. This article provides five tips for successfully direct sowing garden seeds.
Direct sowing is the simplest method for growing plants from seed, but it can also be a bit of an uncertain method. There are a few things you can do to ensure success with direct sowing. This article provides five tips for successfully direct sowing garden seeds.
Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot is a condition that most commonly affects tomatoes, but can also affect eggplants, peppers, squashes, and melons. Here's what you need to know about blossom end rot and how to prevent it.
Blossom end rot is a condition that most commonly affects tomatoes, but can also affect eggplants, peppers, squashes, and melons. Here's what you need to know about blossom end rot and how to prevent it.
Kellogg's Breakfast
Kellogg's Breakfast tomato
Kellogg's Breakfast tomato
Happy Farmer Compost Kit
A review of SCD's Happy Farmer Composting Kit, which uses Bokashi to ferment organic waste.
A review of SCD's Happy Farmer Composting Kit, which uses Bokashi to ferment organic waste.
Buying Healthy Plants
This article will explain which signs to look for when buying plants.
This article will explain which signs to look for when buying plants.
Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter
Mortgage Lifter
Mortgage Lifter
Compost
Definition of compost
Definition of compost
Veggies to Direct Sow in June
Here is a regional guide to which vegetables you can direct sow in your garden during the month of June.
Here is a regional guide to which vegetables you can direct sow in your garden during the month of June.
Red Currant
Red Currant tomato
Red Currant tomato
Review- -Life in the Soil
Understanding the soil beneath our feet is the first step in becoming better organic gardeners. James Nardi's "Life in the Soil: A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners" gives us a crash course in soil science.
Understanding the soil beneath our feet is the first step in becoming better organic gardeners. James Nardi's "Life in the Soil: A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners" gives us a crash course in soil science.
Getting Rid of Sidewalk Weeds
Here are some simple, organic methods for getting rid of weeds in sidewalks, driveways, patios, and between pavers.
Here are some simple, organic methods for getting rid of weeds in sidewalks, driveways, patios, and between pavers.
Yellow Woodsorrel
Yellow Woodsorrel is a weed that resembles a clover, but with small yellow flowers. This article explains how to identify and control yellow woodsorrel in the garden.
Yellow Woodsorrel is a weed that resembles a clover, but with small yellow flowers. This article explains how to identify and control yellow woodsorrel in the garden.
Protecting Plants from Cutworm
Cutworms are notorious for destroying tender seedlings in the garden. Here's how to protect your plants from these pests.
Cutworms are notorious for destroying tender seedlings in the garden. Here's how to protect your plants from these pests.
Yellow Pear
Yellow Pear tomato
Yellow Pear tomato
Easy Fertilizer
Next time you boil or steam some vegetables, you might want to consider saving the water.
Next time you boil or steam some vegetables, you might want to consider saving the water.
Biennial
Definition and examples of common biennial plants.
Definition and examples of common biennial plants.
Humus
Definition of humus
Definition of humus
Crown
Definition and illustration of the crown of a plant.
Definition and illustration of the crown of a plant.
Worm-A-Way Review
A review of Flowerfield Enterprises' Worm-A-Way 7002 vermicomposting system.
A review of Flowerfield Enterprises' Worm-A-Way 7002 vermicomposting system.
San Marzano
San Marzano
San Marzano
Grapefruit Rind Slug Trap
Here is a simple organic method for getting rid of slugs in your garden.
Here is a simple organic method for getting rid of slugs in your garden.
Adding Bokashi to a Worm Bin
If you've gotten into Bokashi composting, but are at a loss for what to do with the contents of your bucket after it's fermented, you may want to consider adding them to your worm bin. Here are a few pointers for adding Bokashi to a worm bin.
If you've gotten into Bokashi composting, but are at a loss for what to do with the contents of your bucket after it's fermented, you may want to consider adding them to your worm bin. Here are a few pointers for adding Bokashi to a worm bin.
Broccoli Companions
Here is a list of companion plants for broccoli, as well as those you should avoid planting near broccoli in your garden.
Here is a list of companion plants for broccoli, as well as those you should avoid planting near broccoli in your garden.
Sun Dried Tomatoes
If you love the flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, why not make your own? Here are simple instructions for how to make your own dried tomatoes, either in the sun or in your oven.
If you love the flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, why not make your own? Here are simple instructions for how to make your own dried tomatoes, either in the sun or in your oven.
Clay
Definition of clay
Definition of clay
TerraCycle All Purpose Food
A review of TerraCycle All Purpose Plant Food
A review of TerraCycle All Purpose Plant Food
Truth About Organic Gardening
Jeff Gillman's latest book, The Truth About Organic Gardening, strives to expose many of the misconceptions we have about gardening in general, and about organic gardening in particular. Not every "natural" solution is a safe one, and Gillman attempts to guide us through the confusion and give us the facts about organic gardening.
Jeff Gillman's latest book, The Truth About Organic Gardening, strives to expose many of the misconceptions we have about gardening in general, and about organic gardening in particular. Not every "natural" solution is a safe one, and Gillman attempts to guide us through the confusion and give us the facts about organic gardening.
"Let It Rot" Review
Review of Stu Campbell's classic book about composting, "Let It Rot!"
Review of Stu Campbell's classic book about composting, "Let It Rot!"
Plantains
Plantains are the second most common lawn weed (behind dandelions) plaguing gardeners. They thrive in certain conditions, so preventing them from getting a foothold in your garden is an important step. If you have them, there are a couple easy ways to get rid of them and prevent them from spreading further.
Plantains are the second most common lawn weed (behind dandelions) plaguing gardeners. They thrive in certain conditions, so preventing them from getting a foothold in your garden is an important step. If you have them, there are a couple easy ways to get rid of them and prevent them from spreading further.
cultivar
Definition of the term "cultivar."
Definition of the term "cultivar."
Interplanting
Definition of interplanting, or intercropping.
Definition of interplanting, or intercropping.
Dandelions
Dandelions are the most common weed in most American gardens. They grow particularly well in their preferred conditions, spread easily, and can quickly get out of hand if left to their own devices. Thankfully, breaking out the weed spray is totally unnecessary if you do a few key things to control them.
Dandelions are the most common weed in most American gardens. They grow particularly well in their preferred conditions, spread easily, and can quickly get out of hand if left to their own devices. Thankfully, breaking out the weed spray is totally unnecessary if you do a few key things to control them.