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...]
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...]
List of the Best 15 Common Organic Fertilizers
What are your options with organic fertilizers? Turns out there are quite a few good ones. For the gardener new to the idea of organics, the array of options often made available can be confusing. There are dozens of organic fertilizers available, each with different … [Read more...]
Can Vinegar Kill Weeds?
Can vinegar kill weeds? Yes, it most certainly can. But there's a little bit more to it than just taking a bottle of vinegar from your kitchen and using that in the garden. Here's the scoop. Vinegar is an acid, also known as acetic acid. It works as a contact weed … [Read more...]
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