We've told you about the no-dig and "lasagna" methods of organic gardening, which are wonderful, innovative gardening approaches that can save time and help regenerate depleted soils. Both involve layering newspaper, straw, compost, and other organic materials on top of the … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Why Day Length Matters in Your Organic Garden
One factor that many organic gardeners fail to take into account is day-length. Some flowers and a number of vegetables (particularly onions) require a specific day-length in order to mature properly, to regulate vegetative growth, and to trigger flower development. Both … [Read more...]
Fertilizer vs. Pesticides: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson Whether you’re trying to tend to a healthy lawn, grow a few flowers or vegetables, or manage an entire farm, whether or not to use pesticides and fertilizers is an issue that you will need to confront at some point. Though there are many negative effects that … [Read more...]
Fall Cover Crop: Grow Clover With Cabbage
If you're tired of picking worms and loopers off your cabbage plants by hand, try deterring the offending critters through companion planting. … [Read more...]
Scare Away Wasps and Hornets with This Tip
Wasps and hornets aren't just annoying, they can be deadly to those who are allergic to them. Short of using nasty pesticides to kill them, you can try to spray them away with water or pepper spray -- but be prepared to run if they identify you as the source of their misery. … [Read more...]
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