Due to its variability and centuries of clever breeding, the cabbage family has contributed numerous cultivars to the home garden. But sadly, most are easily beset by pests like cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, cabbage aphids, flea beetles, slugs, mites, and harlequin bugs. If … [Read more...]
Growing Shade Garden Vegetables and Herbs
Some organic home gardens can do best in the shade. This is great news for those of us who don't want to have to trim those decades-old trees in the backyard too much or live in older neighborhoods with large trees. And, those of you with balconies or porches with limited … [Read more...]
Good Crop Rotation Partners: Quick Reference List
One of the simplest ways to keep your crops healthy is to move particular crops from bed to bed every year, so that plant diseases and insect pests can't get a hold as easily as they otherwise might. While this can be difficult in a small garden, it's not impossible. If you know … [Read more...]
Using Chicken Feeders as Planters for Container Gardening
Discarded chicken feeders and waterers can be repurposed as rustic garden planters. Wooden trough feeders will work well for a season or two but then are likely to rot. Galvanized feeders and waterers will last longer and give a great look to a patio table, porch or … [Read more...]
7 Top Gardening Tips for a Successful Garden this Season
Sometimes, it's a few top tips that can make a major difference in gardening success. The top performers in any field do things a little- or a lot- differently than you and I. That's why they are at the very top of their game. This is as true of gardening as any other pursuit. … [Read more...]
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