How to Plant A Cover Crop
Planting a cover crop can be a great way to protect and nourish your soil over the winter months. Here are some tips for getting started. Some people ...
[Video] How To Can Tomatoes
Tomatoes are here! Now what to do with them all? Canning tomatoes is easier than you may think; learn how below! Ready to preserve the summer bounty for ...
How to Build a Simple Composter
Making your own compost is one of the most important (and easiest) steps in growing a successful organic garden. This simple 3-bin composter is easy – and cheap ...
Why You Should Grow Oregano
Are you growing oregano? If not, here are 6 reasons you should be! Not only is oregano easy to grow, but it has a multitude of uses – ...
The Truth Is Out – Organic Food Really IS Better For You!
Is organic food better for you? The truth is finally revealed…. There’s really no question whether growing food organically is better for the environment, but for years it ...
7 Organic Pest-Control Methods To Try
Garden pests are the bane of organic gardeners everywhere. How can you keep your precious veggies safe from damage, without resorting to harmful chemicals? Below are some options. ...
[Video] When to Harvest Potatoes
Potatoes are a fun and easy crop to grow, but since they grow underground, how do you know when they are ready to harvest? You can actually harvest ...
7 Organic Gardening Secrets for Vegetable Growing Success
These 7 tips can help you maximize your garden space and increase your garden’s productivity. Want to grow a lot of veggies in your organic garden? If you’ve ...
5 Smart Ways to Use Gray Water In Your Garden
Gray water often goes to waste, when it can easily and safely be used to water your garden. Gray water, or “waste” water that is fairly clean, is ...
It’s Planting Time (For Fall Crops)
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s already time to start your crops for the fall garden season! In most areas of the country, July and August are ...
How to Use Neem Oil
Neem Oil Can Be A Very Effective Method of Organic Pest Control In the Garden. This is an extract of an plant common in South Asia and India ...
A Simple Guide to Growing Celery
Celery Is A Delicious Vegetable That Requires Just A Few Simple Steps to Grow. We had never grown celery – or seen it grown – before this year, ...
Are These Beetles Devouring Your Asparagus?
You Can Control Asparagus Beetles Naturally With These Simple Methods. I had never heard of asparagus beetles until this year, when we planted our first asparagus bed. I ...
Planting Asparagus: A How-To Guide
Growing Your Own Asparagus Is Simple – Except for the Planting Part… There’s nothing like fresh asparagus in the spring, and it’s not all that hard to grow ...