How to Handle the Top 6 Vegetable Garden Challenges
Every gardener will face challenges, but it’s how you handle them that really counts. Here are 6 of the top garden challenges, and how to deal with them ...
Category: Garden Problems
[Video] You Versus Weeds: Winning the War
Learn how to keep weeds under control in your organic garden… We all battle weeds in our gardens to some degree – it’s just part of gardening. After ...
[Video] How to Keep Your Garden Healthy During a Drought
Hot, dry summers can take a toll on the garden. Here are a few tips for keeping your plants healthy during a drought… It has been another summer ...
[Video] What’s Eating Your Garden Greens?
Is something eating your garden greens? This video discusses 5 of the most common culprits, and how to identify them in your garden… Greens are super nutritious and ...
How to Test Your Compost for Pesticide & Herbicide Contamination
Here’s a simple test for making sure compost, manure, or other materials are safe to use in your garden and free from contamination with persistent herbicides… One concern ...
Organic Pest Control: Exploring the Options
How can you control garden pests without resorting to chemical pesticides? Here are some options for organic pest control that will have a minimal impact on the environment… ...
[Infographic] Naturally Pest-Repellent Plants for Your Garden
Keep garden pests out of your summer garden by growing these naturally pest-repellent plants. Summer is here and gardeners everywhere are celebrating the season of fresh, nutritious home-grown ...
How to Control Pests with Crop Rotation In Home Gardens
Crop rotation is a great way to control pests on large farms, but what about for small home gardens? Here are a few tips for successfully utilizing crop ...
[Video] The Best Way to Kill Garden Weeds Naturally
My favorite way to get rid of the worst garden weeds – naturally and without chemicals… Weeds, weeds, weeds! This time of year, it seems like all I ...
Why Your Lettuce Bolts: The Impact of Day Length on Your Garden Crops
Warm weather often causes a phenomenon called “bolting” among many leafy green crops. Here’s why your lettuce bolts when summer arrives… As the days grow longer and summer ...
3 Beneficial Predator Insects & How to Attract Them to Your Garden
Beneficial predator insects help keep garden pests away. Here are 3 of the best garden predators & some tips on bringing them to your garden… One of the ...
[Infographic] Identifying Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs
Not sure which insects are good for your garden, and which ones can be a problem? Here’s a handy guide to distinguishing the good bugs from the bad… ...
[Recipe] Homemade Natural Pest Control Spray
Get rid of pesky and destructive bugs in your garden with this homemade natural pest control spray recipe… If you’re an organic gardener, bugs can be a real ...
[Video] Troubleshooting Common Tomato Problems
Keep your tomato plants healthy and productive this summer by keeping an eye out for these common tomato problems. Honestly, is there anything quite as amazing as a ...