You’ve decided that you want to grow healthier food and grow a better garden and that an organic garden will do…
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You have likely noticed over the past decade or so that your local supermarket’s ‘organic’ produce section is getting larger and larger. …
Nutrient-rich soil is the foundation for a healthy garden. You can rely on fertilizers to feed your plants, but fertilizer…
Compost is invaluable in your garden! Add it to the vegetable garden prior to planting your organic vegetable seeds. Add…
Composting allows you to create rich nutrients that you can put back in your garden. The most successful compost will…
Coffee doesn’t just get you moving in the morning – it can also jump start your garden! Coffee is kind…
So many of us are concerned with where our food is coming from nowadays. The diminishing nutrient content of produce…
Fall is the ideal time to work on the quality of your garden soil. If you have time before first frost, grow a quick crop of peas or beans to chop up and add to the soil, or a cover crop of legume grasses. If time is short, layer a lasagne garden of biodegradable materials to break down and create rich new soil for next spring’s crops.
Next Year’s Garden, continued… Compost Making You can make inexpensive, easy compost at home from leaves, grass clippings, garden wastes…
If you are a new gardener or have recently moved to a new home, one of the best things you…