by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Green beans are easygoing neighbors, and the best companions for them mostly earn their place by repelling or distracting the pests that bother beans — flea beetles, Mexican bean beetles, and the like. Good picks … [Read more...]
Organic vs. Non-Organic Gardening: A Comparison
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell The organic gardening movement has taken over the gardening world and is showing no signs of slowing down in the near future as interest in organic gardening and the use of all-natural products continues to grow and accelerate. The … [Read more...]
Our List of the Best 15 Common Organic Fertilizers
By Richard Wilson 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 natural fertilizers available, … [Read more...]
8 Flowers to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell When you’re choosing flowers to grow in your vegetable garden, you have an opportunity to make the most of your space. For this list, we’ve carefully selected edible flowers and flowers that are good companion plants with vegetables. This way, even the … [Read more...]
Organic Mulch: Why You Should Use It in Your Garden
By Bethany Hayes Homeowners typically lay mulch around their house landscaping, but you might not think about laying organic mulch in your vegetable garden. Organic mulch is a bit different than the thick wood chips you can find bagged at the garden center, and it offers many … [Read more...]