by Matt Gibson Looking for flower options that work well in containers? Not everyone has time to plant and tend to a full outdoor ground plot for their gardens. Cultivating beautiful blooms outdoors in flower beds can be a lot of work and a lot of maintenance—it’s pretty much … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening Tips for Beginners
by Shellie Elliott Ready to try organic gardening and need some tips to get started? The idea of starting a garden can seem overwhelming on its own, and going the organic route might feel like even more of a challenge. Using chemical fertilizers and pesticides to help your … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Make Your Own Tisanes (Herbal Teas)
by Matt Gibson What's a tisane? Most of the tea steaming in cups around the world is made of the leaves and buds of a shrub botanists call Camellia sinensis. All of the “true teas,” such as black tea, green tea, and oolong tea, are the product of steeping the Camellia … [Read more...]
A Guide to Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) for Natural Pest Control
by Erin Marissa Russell Wondering about Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) and how it works as a pest control in the garden? Here's a guide to tell you all about this organic pest control method that uses a natural occurring, soil based bacteria to kill insect larvae that are … [Read more...]
Bee Friendly Natural Pesticides That Won’t Harm Pollinators
by Matt Gibson Looking for pesticides to use in your garden that won't harm bees? Honeybee populations have been falling at an alarming rate for years now. Researchers believe that the decline is due to many factors, including viruses, loss of the bees’ habitat, and the … [Read more...]
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