The benefits of worm casts

Earthworms are very important to decomposition processes that occur naturally with dead organic matter. Without earthworms, it would take a long time for bacteria and fungi alone to convert this matter into usable plant nutrients. more...

Organic Vocabulary: Bat Guano

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Fertilizers explained

What are the differences between chemical, organic and hydro-organic fertilizers? What are the advantages of each? more...

Grass Clipping Mulch for Raspberries

Grass clippings are valuable garden additions and should never be allowed to leave the property. more...

Create a Calcium-Rich Mulch

A common nutrient missing from our soil is calcium, which plants need to develop healthy roots, strong leaves, buds and fruit. Here is an organic recipe suitable for all areas of the vegetable, ornamental or more...

Organic Rose Care

Take a 3-D approach to pruning and use mulch to discourage black spot, powdery mildew and rust. more...

Growing Root Vegetable Crops

Many groups and movements are being organized to help us become aware of how the long-distance shipping of food contributes to global warming, along with other negative social and economic impacts. If we were to more...

Organic Gardening

Allowing nature to nurture the garden and doing less instead of more are good gardening goals. more...

How to use wood ash in the garden

Homes with wood stoves and fireplaces create many tons of ash that can be recycled in our gardens. more...

Feeding Fall Vegetables

If you have started a winter garden, now is the time to give those veggies a boost to get them ready for fall and winter. more...