Is your soil looking lackluster? Rich, earthy compost is just the right tonic for your garden beds. What is compost? It’s a mixture of whatever goes into the compost bin, all decomposed into useful, rich humus by big animals like worms and microorganisms like friendly bacteria. … [Read more...]
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Companion Planting
Friends help friends. They stick up for each other and they hang out well together. Some plants are extremely good friends, inviting beneficial insects to visit the other plants in the garden and warding off diseases. These are companion plants, the friendly pairings and more … [Read more...]
Environmental Benefits of Organic Gardening
Why garden organically? Organic gardening is a whole new technique to learn, full of terminology and techniques that may not be familiar to the conventional gardener. Is it worthwhile to learn these techniques? Of course! Organic gardening has profound environmental and health … [Read more...]
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants and Care for Them
Soil & Sun Requirements for Elephant Ears Elephant ear plants, also called taro, are tropical plants that like warm, moist conditions. It can be grown year-round in southern climates and should be brought indoors to serve as a houseplant in the winter in northern areas. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Broccoli
Broccoli is a perennial garden favorite, and no wonder: it’s fairly easy for the home gardener to grow, can be planted in either the spring or fall, has multiple harvesting times, a healthy dose of vitamin A and D, and is a versatile food for the home cook. With just a few tips … [Read more...]