I have to admit, there are few things more satisfying than pulling weeds and then standing back and admiring the neat, clean space around your plants. When I was a teenager,…
Browsing: Organic Gardening
For Peace of MindIt is a well-known fact that gardening and growing your own food is healthy not only for your body but also for your mind. It’s a gentle…
One summer when I was a kid growing up in Texas, my mom painstakingly cleared out a mountain of weeds in our backyard and introduced our family to growing our…
Here in the Northwest, almost every gardener plants zucchini, and by the middle of summer, they are so tired of eating it! But the popular squash just keeps propagating and…
Microgreens are the tender shoots of salad greens and veggies that are grown from seed and harvested when their first leaves have formed. Not only are they pleasant garnishes to…
I find it somewhat amusing that plants designed to thrive in hot, dry, desert conditions are called “succulents.” For me, this word conjures images of slurping mouthfuls of juicy fruit on…
Whether you have a garden with three rows of vegetables or a lawn with classic landscaping, creating pathways in and around your garden and yard can bring a wealth of…
Making your own compost is probably the most important and beneficial thing you can do for your organic garden. The success of your garden depends on the health of your…
Whether you’re a chef or simply make an occasional meal in your home kitchen, growing herbs is an easy way to add fresh flavor to your foods and make a…
Whether you’ve been working on your garden for a while or you’re planning out a new landscape, including a vertical-growing plants can bring a wealth of benefits to your space.First,…