For those with a fireplace or a wood stove, don't throw wood ashes away - use them as a fertilizer…
After the Second World War of 1939-1945, the British faced a serious dilemma. They had crushed the Nazi threat in…
Healthy garden soil is at the core of organic gardening. Soil that is naturally rich in nutrients, rather than enhanced…
After a fortnight's neglect in spring the Hebridean landscape becomes a meadow, especially in the Uist Islands. The grass itself…
How cold it gets in Winter and how hot it gets in Summer can help you predict whether a particular…
There are several reasons to consider volunteer programs with organizations that promote organic farming. Some volunteers wish to learn how…
Organic gardeners know the importance of using compost in the landscape, but not everyone has the space to accommodate a…
Practicing moon gardening isn't the same thing as tending a moon garden. In a moon garden, one plants flowers that…
Keeping rainwater out of the sewer system and redirecting it to the landscape is a natural and economic way to…
The garden landscape is an ecosystem, says western MA professional gardener Cynthia Fitz. Improving any garden landscape starts with soil.…