Companion planting is perfect for the organic gardener or someone who is trying to cut down on pesticides, fertilizers and…
Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been used medicinally for centuries for its healing properties in treating wounds, arthritis…
In a program of Integrated Pest management (IPM), it is sometimes necessary to use sprays or dusts to reduce or…
Some roses deserve the reputation of being fussy and difficult. However, choosing disease-resistant roses and preparing the soil so it's…
When gardeners admire their landscape, they don't always make the connection between the health of the flowers and foliage above…
You may grow your own vegetables for many reasons: to avoid chemicals on our food, to save money, to reduce…
The cabbage maggot isn't aptly named, because it affects many of the cruciferous vegetables organic gardeners grow as favorites in…
Organic gardeners who start their vegetables and flowers from seed may notice an increasing number of organic seed varieties offered…
Conventional potting soil mixes commonly rely on commercial topsoil, which may be treated with chemicals to kill weed seeds and…
Although poinsettias may seem like a clichéd icon of the holiday season, there are several reasons for organic gardeners to…