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Tips for Composting Video Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Composting waste is an easy and organic way to bring nutrients to your garden and yard. Learn the basics of composting and a few tips on how to obtain a healthy compost bin in this how-to video fro..
How to Grow Organic Rutabagas Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Rutabagas are definitely under-appreciated. Here's more about this delicious root vegetable, and how you can grow it organically in your garden.
How to Grow Organic Peppers - Growing Peppers Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Sweet or hot peppers are mainstays of many different types of cuisine. Here's how to grow organic peppers in your own garden.
How to Grow Organic Okra Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Okra is normally associated with Southern gardeners, but gardeners in most regions can grow this unique vegetable. Here are instructions for growing organic okra.
How to Grow Organic Kohlrabi Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Kohlrabi is not a very common vegetable, but it should be! If you haven't grown this delicious, versatile member of the cabbage family yet, here's what you need to know to grow your own organic koh..
Companion Plants for Garlic - Garlic Companion Planting Created: Friday, January 07, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
What are the best companion plants for garlic? And what should you avoid planting near garlic in the garden?
Vegetables to Direct Sow for a Fall Garden - Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden Created: Thursday, July 23, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
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..
Vegetables to Direct Sow in June - What Can I Plant in my Vegetable Garden in June Created: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Here is a regional guide to which vegetables you can direct sow in your garden during the month of June.
Companion Plants for Tomatoes - What Plants are Good Companion Plants for Tomatoes? Created: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
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..
How to Grow Fennel - Growing Organic Fennel Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Fennel is a delicious, anise-flavored vegetable that is popular in Italian cuisine. Here is what you need to know to grow organic fennel in your garden.
Five Good Bugs for Your Organic Garden - Attracting Beneficial Insects to the Garden Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Here are five of the best bugs to welcome into your yard, and how to attract them to your garden.
Using Phenology in the Garden Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Phenology is a traditional way of knowing when to do certain tasks in your garden. Here are some common phenological tips for your garden.
How to Harden Off Plants Created: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
If you've started plants indoors from seed, you'll need to acclimate them to conditions in your garden before you plant them. This is called
Growing Organic Peas - How to Grow Organic Garden Peas Created: Thursday, March 04, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Peas are a sweet, succulent rite of spring for many gardeners. Here's everything you need to know to grow your own organic peas.
How to Protect Bulbs from Squirrels Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
If squirrels are digging up your tulips as quickly as you plant them, here are some ideas for you to protect bulbs from squirrels.
Heirloom Summer Squash - Varieties of Heirloom Summer Squash Created: Saturday, October 09, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
There is more to summer squash than just zucchini.These heirloom summer squashes are tasty, beautiful, and unique.
Tasty Heirloom Tomatoes Created: Friday, December 12, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Here is a list of delicious heirloom tomatoes. The list includes tomatoes that are good for both fresh eating and for making sauces. If you're new to heirlooms, give a few of these a try.
Review of Eliot Coleman's "Winter Harvest Handbook" Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Coleman's
Review of "Easy Growing" by Gayla Trail Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
A review of the book
Review of Grow Great Grub by Gayla Trail Created: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Colleen Vanderlinden reviews Gayla Trail's
Review of "Slow Gardening" by Felder Rushing - Felder Rushing's "Slow Gardening" Created: Monday, September 26, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Colleen Vanderlinden reviews Felder Rushing's
Cover Crop - What is a Cover Crop? Created: Thursday, August 26, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Explanation of what cover crops are.
Write a Review: Reader Reviews of Fiskars PowerGear bypass Pruners - About.com Organic Gardening Reader Reviews of Fiskars PowerGear pruners> Created: Friday, August 20, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
About.com Organic Gardening readers review Fiskars PowerGear bypass pruners.
BT - Bacillus Thuringiensis Created: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Definition of Bt, Bacillus thuringiensis, and how to use it in the garden.
Node - What is a plant node? Created: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Definition of node as it relates to plants.
Annuals Created: Thursday, March 06, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Explanation of what an annual plant is.
Interplanting - Definition of Interplanting Created: Monday, June 08, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Definition of interplanting, or intercropping.
Cultivar - What is a Cultivar? Created: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Definition of the term
Bolt - What Happens When a Plant Bolts Created: Monday, February 02, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Definition of bolting
Bokashi - What is Bokashi? Created: Monday, December 01, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
An explanation of what bokashi is and how it is used.
Diatomaceous Earth - What is Diatomaceous Earth Created: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Diatomaceous earth is an effective organic control for snails, slugs, flea bettles, and several other garden pests.
Greensand - What is Greensand? Created: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Definition of greensand.

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