What Is Permaculture?
Learn how permaculture has changed the way so many of us grow our food… We humans live in a world of disposablity and convenience. When we finish with ...
Tag: sustainable gardening
[Video] Scientifically Proven Companion Plants
Conflicting information abounds about companion planting, but this quick video shares some interesting ideas for scientifically proven companion plants for your garden. Companion plants are one of the ...
Sustainable Gardening As Community Rehabilitation
Gardening can be a lot more than a hobby – it can actually help us create more healthy and sustainable communities. Here are 3 communities making it happen… ...
Using Backyard Poultry to Enhance Your Garden
Got poultry? Here’s how, with the proper strategies, your chickens, geese, ducks and other backyard fowl can benefit your garden! Many gardeners also have some backyard livestock, such ...
Sustainable Gardening In A Changing Climate
The climate is changing, and our gardening practices must follow suit. Here are a few tips for sustainable gardening in a changing climate. As our climate changes, and ...
5 Cool-Weather Cover Crops To Plant Now In Your Garden
Want to preserve, protect, and enrich your garden soil over the winter? Planting cover crops will do the trick! Here are some tips on how and why to ...
5 Ways That Gardening Is Good for Your Health
Gardening is enjoyable and satisfying for sure, but it’s also good for your health! Here are 5 reasons why. You may love to garden for many reasons – ...
5 Tips for Starting a Sustainable Vegetable Garden
Growing your own sustainable vegetable garden is a great way to enjoy fresh produce, save money, and contribute to a healthier planet! Here are 5 tips for getting ...
Your Garden May Not Be Sustainable If…
You may think you’re gardening sustainably, but if you’re neglecting these 7 principles, that means you’re garden isn’t as sustainable as it could be. Take steps to avoid ...
Organic Slug Control Tricks to Keep Your Garden Slug-Free
Don’t let slugs destroy your garden! Here are some tested natural and organic slug control methods to help keep them in check. It has been a particularly damp ...
Why Should You Grow Heirloom Varieties?
Wondering what’s the big deal about heirloom varieties? Here’s what makes heirloom seeds so special, and why you should consider growing some this year! The word “heirloom” conjures ...
Bike-Powered Composting: Build Soil & Muscles At the Same Time!
Could this unique composting initiative be the wave of the future for urban composting? The urban composting movement has begun to take off in cities across the U.S. ...
Garden Guide: How to Grow Dry Beans & Peas
Dry beans are a great source of protein and are very easy to grow, but for some reason many gardeners tend to shy away from trying them. Here ...
12 Secrets to No-Dig Gardening Success
If you’ve ever wanted to try no-dig gardening, here’s your chance to learn how! Check out these 12 tips for a successful no-dig garden. No-dig gardening (also known ...