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Replacements for Peat Moss in Your Garden Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
If you want to avoid using peat moss in your garden, here are some ideas for substitutes.
10 Tomatoes to Grow Organically in Containers Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Here are ten great tomato varieties to grow organically in containers.
How to Grow Heuchera, AKA Coral Bells, Organically Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Here are tips for growing heuchera in your garden, organically.
How to Grow Bleeding Hearts Organically Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tips and information for growing organic bleeding hearts in your garden.
How to Grow Daylilies Organically Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Information for growing organic daylilies in your garden.
How to Grow Cosmos Organically Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Information for how to grow organic cosmos flowers in your garden.
How to Winter Sow Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Winter sowing is an easy seed starting method: No lights, no cell packs or peat pellets. It takes its cues from Mother Nature, and saves the gardener a lot of effort in the process.
Insect-Eating Birds to Attract to Your Garden Created: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Gardeners don't have to do all of the work themselves. There are several wild birds that can help control insect pests. Here are five of the best, and how to attract them to your garden.
Where to Buy Heirloom Tomato Seeds Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Looking for heirloom tomato seeds? These companies offer a good selection of open-pollinated and heirloom tomato seeds.
Great Plants for Shady Gardens Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Wondering what to plant in that shady spot in your garden? Here are a few suggestions to add color and drama to your shade garden.
How and When to Prune Lilacs Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Wondering when and how to prune the lilacs in your garden? Here's what you need to know.
Add Color Anywhere with Annual Flowering Vines Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Looking for a flowering vine to add color to a trellis or railing? Here are five beautiful ideas.
Three Easy Ways to Water Potted Plants Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Here are three ideas for ensuring that your potted plants, whether they are indoors or out in your garden, do not dry out.
How to Make an Inexpensive Self-Watering Container Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Here are instructions for making a simple, inexpensive self-watering container.
Fall Leaf Clean-Up Tips Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Tips and ideas for making your fall leaf clean-up more efficient, and how to put those leaves to use in your garden.
Organic House Plants: Purchasing and Growing Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Wondering how to be more "green" when buying and growing houseplants? Here are a few tips for making your indoor garden a healthy place for both plants and people.
Garden Book Review: And I Shall Have Some Peace There Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Review of the garden memoir "and I shall have some peace there" by Margaret Roach.
Garden Memoir Review: "Green Thoughts" by Eleanor Perenyi Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
A review of the classic garden memoir, "Green Thoughts" by Eleanor Perenyi.
Turn Old Window Blinds Into Plant Markers Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
A quick tip for turning old vinyl window blinds destined for the trash into useful markers for your gardening and seed starting.
Book Review: "The Town That Food Saved" Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
A review of Ben Hewitt's "The Town That Food Saved."
Garden Book Review: Fresh Food From Small Spaces" Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Review of the book "Fresh Food From Small Spaces by R.J. Ruppenthal.
Garden Recycling: Milk Jugs and Yogurt Containers Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Here are some tips for reusing milk jugs and yogurt containers in your garden.
Garden Recycling: Plastic Bags and Coffee Cans Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Here are tips for reusing some of those common items destined for the trash or recycling bin. In this article, we look at ways to use kitchen scraps, coffee cans, and plastic shopping bags in your ...
Two Homemade Sprays for Fighting Aphids Created: Friday, March 07, 2008 Updated: Thursday, February 07, 2013
These two homemade organic sprays have a proven track record of effectiveness when it comes to getting rid of aphids.
How to Get Rid of Aphids Created: Thursday, March 06, 2008 Updated: Thursday, February 07, 2013
Aphids can be a real pain in the garden. This article provides a description of these pests as well as the damage they cause, and several organic solutions for controlling them.
How to Make an Inexpensive Bokashi Bucket Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
It's easy to make your own Bokashi composting bin. All you need are two plastic buckets and a drill. Here's how!
Tips for Making the Switch to Organic Gardening Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
If you're interested in making the switch to using organic methods in your garden, you may be wondering where to start. Here are some tips for changing to organic gardening practices.
Tips for Growing in Low Tunnels Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Here are some tips for growing in low tunnels, which allows you to extend your vegetable gardening season.
Love to Cook? Here's What to Grow! Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
If you love to cook, here are some ideas for what you may want to grow in your vegetable garden.
Garden Book Review: The New Organic Grower Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
A review of Eliot Coleman's "The New Organic Grower."
How to Store Root Vegetables So They Stay Fresh Longer Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A bountiful harvest is a wonderful thing, but how do you store your excess root veggies so they don't go bad? Here are some tips for the best way to store carrots, beets, parsnips and other popular...
What is the Safe Seed Pledge? Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
What does it mean when your favorite seed catalog announces that it has taken the Safe Seed Pledge? Here is a quick explanation of the pledge, and what it means for gardeners.

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