For those of you used to planting a garden using rows, the concept of raised bed gardening may be a new one, but it definitely is one that is worth taking a look at. Raised bed gardening is accomplished by mounding the soil in a contained area higher than that of the … [Read more...]
Window Garden
Growing Window Gardens If you’re anything like me, you fall into a slight depression soon after the outside garden succumbs to the cold and by Thanksgiving you’re ready for spring. If you’re anything like me, growing foodstuffs and ornamentals in your precious little window … [Read more...]
Gardening in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and North Texas
Do you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or Arlington area? These gardening links are specific to North Texas, and should give you a great start with taking care of your garden or lawn. Master Gardeners, volunteers trained by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, to bring relevant, … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Garden Pests and Diseases the Organic Way
Only a few decades ago, using poisonous chemicals (pesticides and herbicides) to get rid of garden pests and unwanted weeds was the accepted practice for both home gardens and commercial farms. But ongoing research has revealed that these toxic substances are linked … [Read more...]
Top 10 Beneficial Insects That Help in the Garden
When we think gardening and insects, we normally think pest. And the best way to get rid of pests in the garden has generally been to use pesticides. Sadly, while many of the true garden pests have become completely resistant to pesticides and poisons that so many people use, the … [Read more...]