Organic Gardening

Kaolin is a new product used as an insect repellent on fruits and nuts. It can also help your trees to perform better during heat stress.

Jan 1, 2002 - Jill Florio

Do you have an organic gardener in your life? Here are some great ideas for presents for organic gardeners this holiday season.

Dec 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

It's the month for thanksgiving, and as an organic gardener, I have a lot to be thankful for.

Nov 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

If your soil is not healthy, your plants won't be either.

Oct 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

Milk is not only good for you but good for your garden. It has been used to fight all types of fungi on all types of plants.

Sep 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

Are you leaving for a week or two of vacation? You shouldn't worry about your garden. With a few simple precautions you can come back to a healthy garden.

Aug 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

With healthy soil and a few defenses, you can control the problem bugs in your garden.

Jul 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

We all make mistakes. Here are some common ones which beginning organic gardeners make.

Jun 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

If you've got questions about no-till gardening, here are the answers.

Apr 30, 2001 - Jill Florio

Organic lawn care is possible. By growing healthy grass you can avoid weeds, thatch, and disease.

Apr 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

Just some random thoughts for the spring. How come my plants aren't up? Is bone meal safe? Want some wood chips?

Mar 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

Are your plants happy and healthy? If your vegetables are looking down in the dumps, perhaps you can learn from them what's wrong.

Feb 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

Weed control isn't as hard as it sounds. Part of the secret is learning to relax about weeds.

Jan 1, 2001 - Jill Florio

What to do when the gardening season is over.

Dec 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

As a beginning gardener you'll have lots of questions. Here are some sources you should investigate to help solve your problems.

Nov 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

How important is soil to your organic garden? Very important. Find out why in this month's article.

Oct 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

That Thumb of Green. I do not like that Thumb of Green. Find out what happens when he tastes something other than green eggs and beans!

Sep 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

This is part 2 of the walk through my garden.

Aug 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

I've finally taken some electronic pictures of my garden. Here are some of my vegetable garden along with some ideas you can try in your organic garden.

Jul 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

Are you confused about organic matter, mulch and compost? Here are some quick explanations of what these and other organic terms are.

Jun 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

Gardening should be relaxing. Too many people obsess about little details, and too many newcomers are overwhelmed by all the advice they receive. Plants are tough and here are some ways to make choices about your garden easier.

May 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

You think you have everything ready for your new garden. Perhaps you've forgotten that not everything in your garden should be a plant.

Apr 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

This is the second of my columns about soil testing. It covers biological activity, biological enumeration and pesticide testing. If your plants aren't doing well, perhaps one of these tests can tell you what's wrong with your soil.

Mar 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

How can soil testing help an organic gardener? It's not a straight forward proposition, but if you are having problems, testing can help you help your soil.

Feb 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

Some more answers to questions non-organic gardeners might have about organic gardening.

Jan 1, 2000 - Jill Florio

Some more questions and answers about being an organic gardener.

Dec 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Do people ask you questions about your gardening? Are you stymied when someone says that plants can use nitrogen from any fertilizer? How do you respond when someone says that even organic gardeners use chemicals. I'll cover these common organic questions and more in the next few months.

Nov 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. This article will show you what factors to use to pick a tree or shrub and how to plant it.

Oct 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

The cool fall weather gives you a second chance for many garden vegetables. Many crops can be stored in the garden over the winter if you mulch them. In the spring, you'll have part of your garden already working.

Sep 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Has the drought got you down? Are your plants dying for water? Well, here's an easy way to set up a system of rain barrels to collect water for your plants.

Aug 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Some of the fun things you find in an organic garden include salamanders and butterflies. It's also very realaxing and rewarding.

Jul 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Here are some sprays which are useful in controlling insects and disease in your garden.

Jun 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Compost is the best friend of the organic gardener. It fights disease, provides nutrients, conserves those nutrients, and neutralizes acidic or alkaline soil. You can never have too much compost. Read about all these benefits of compost and then go use it in your garden.

May 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Do you like to garden, but hate to dig? Do want to make gardening easier and better for your plants? Do you want to preserve the vital soil creatures? Then no-till is for you. It's an easy, highly effective way to garden. Here's a short introduction to how you can throw away that rototiller and hang up the shovel.

Apr 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

What's in your soil anyway and where did your soil come from. There are lots of creepy crawly and teeny tiny things living in your soil. Here is a quick description of what you might expect to find in your soil and how it got to be soil in the first place.

Mar 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

Does seed starting seem too complicated? This article will tell you how to do it easily. You don't have to be precise or extra careful, just take advantage of the natural talent of seeds to . . . sprout. This summer you can have healthy seedlings ready when you want them.

Feb 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

The Organic Standards have created some controversy, so I thought I'd put my two cents in. I feel both sides need to change their attitudes. The USDA needs to listen to the National Organics Standards Board, and the organic producers need to support the standards.

Jan 1, 1999 - Jill Florio

A garden journal can be a real help to the organic gardener. By recording the daily happenings in your garden, you can avoid future mistakes, repeat your successes, and make your garden more productive. This article tells how to keep a garden journal and how to use it.

Dec 1, 1998 - Jill Florio

How to worm compost. This is one of the easiest ways to compost and can be done anywhere.

Nov 1, 1998 - Jill Florio

Organic gardeners need to attract beneficial insects to control the pest bugs commonly found in flower and vegetable gardens. I explain which insects control which pests and how to attract them.

Oct 1, 1998 - Jill Florio

Organic Gardens should include a variety of features such as beneficial animal habitat, ease of access, and a compost pile.

Sep 1, 1998 - Jill Florio

Organic gardening is like making a great pasta dish. You start with a great base and use the best ingredients to top it off.

Aug 1, 1998 - Jill Florio

So You Want to Build a Compost Pile.

Jun 22, 1998 - Jill Florio