Ensuring healthy soil

Good soil is the foundation on which you build a garden. A large portion of growth activity in plants goes on underground, so poor soil not only affects the growth of plants but can indirectly influence the health of plants. Weak plants are far more susceptible to disease and insect attacks. more...

Tips on Feeding Container Plants

Here are some tips on feeding container plants. 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 fruit garden more...

Go Greener in the Garden to Reduce Global Warming

Driving less, recycling more – this is a sign of our times as we pull together to reduce global warming and pay heed to our stressed-out planet earth. more...

Organic Gardening

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

Recycling Wood Ash

People often ask me if it's safe to put ash from a fireplace on the garden. The answer is yes: homes with wood stoves and fireplaces for winter heat and backyard fire pits or built-in outdoor fireplaces in summer create many tons of ash that can be recycled in our gardens. Read on for further information. 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...

Mulch mixtures: 8 great recipes!

A layer of mulch will benefit your garden by suppressing weed growth, reducing the need for water and adding organic matter to the soil. When winter comes, it is also a protective barrier against heavy rain. These specially formulated mulch recipes will do all this and provide many of the special nutritional needs of each part of your garden. more...

Plant Green Manure to Boost Soil and Add Nitrogen

Here's a quick and inexpensive way to build and aerate your soil and boost nitrogen in any bare spot in your garden, plus advice on lifting your summer bulbs and heating up your winter compost more...

Worms for the Garden

A sure sign of healthy soil is an abundance of worms. more...