Updated Articles and Resources
- Node - What is a plant node?Created: 2009-10-28 @ 12:14:00 EDT
Definition of node as it relates to plants… - Grapefruit Rind Slug TrapsCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 21:19:53 EDT
Here is a simple organic method for getting rid of slugs in your garden… - How to Save Tomato Seeds - Saving Tomato SeedsCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 12:04:41 EDT
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… - Use Vegetable Cooking Water to Fertilize Plants - Fertilizing Plants…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 20:58:14 EDT
Next time you boil or steam some vegetables, you might want to consider saving the water… - How to Grow Organic Carrots - How to Grow Carrots OrganicallyCreated: 2009-09-26 @ 08:57:39 EDT
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 ca… - Organic EdiblesCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 10:18:17 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 10:30:49 EDT
Many of us turn to organic gardening because we are concerned about the safety of our food, as well as the impact our diet has on the environment. This section contains information to help you grow… - Cutworms - Identifying and Controlling Cutworms in the GardenCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 14:48:11 EDT
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 morn… - Adding Bokashi to a Worm Bin - Can I Add Bokashi to My Worm Bin?Created: 2009-09-06 @ 08:14:08 EDT
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 f… - Prevent Cutworms from Destroying Garden Plants - Avoiding Cutworm Da…Created: 2009-08-22 @ 08:01:07 EDT Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 08:01:50 EDT
Cutworms are notorious for destroying tender seedlings in the garden. Here's how to protect your plants from these pests… - Turnips - How to Grow Organic TurnipsCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 09:20:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 15:02:37 EDT
Everything you need to grow delicious, nutritious, organic turnips… - Tomato Leaf Spots - Is it Late Blight, Early Blight, or Septoria Lea…Created: 2009-08-10 @ 14:19:43 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 14:31:43 EDT
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… - Preserving the Harvest by Drying Tomatoes -- How to Dry TomatoesCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 10:28:09 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 10:36:50 EDT
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… - Build a Mini Hoop House for Winter Gardening - How to Garden Outdoor…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 15:29:19 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:31:02 EDT
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… - Baking Soda Spray for Powdery Mildew - Organic Powdery Mildew ControlCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 09:50:36 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 09:54:17 EDT
Here is a simple recipe for a spray to help combat powdery mildew… - Vegetables to Direct Sow for a Fall Garden - Planting a Fall Vegetab…Created: 2009-07-23 @ 15:02:37 EDT
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 bef… - Integrated Pest Management - What is Integrated Pest ManagementCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 12:34:13 EDT
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an important facet of organic gardening. This article explains the basics of Integrated Pest Management… - Starting an Organic Garden - How to Make a New Organic Garden…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 11:42:33 EDT
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… - Let It Rot - Book Review of "Let It Rot!" by Stu Campbell…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 10:05:01 EDT
Review of Stu Campbell's classic book about composting, "Let It Rot!"… - "Life in the Soil" by James Nardi--Book Review…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 10:00:46 EDT
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 c… - Vermicomposting - How to Set Up a Worm BinUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:58:13 EDT
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 be… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about OrganicgardeningUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 11:12:09 EDT