Articles related to "Deborah Turton"
A Walk Through My Garden, Part 1
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.
garden pictures • deborah turton
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.
garden pictures • deborah turton
Are your plants healthy?
Are your plants happy and healthy? If your vegetables are looking down in the dumps, perhaps you can learn from them what's wrong.
plant health • soil nutrients • organic amendments • soil tests • deborah turton
Are your plants happy and healthy? If your vegetables are looking down in the dumps, perhaps you can learn from them what's wrong.
plant health • soil nutrients • organic amendments • soil tests • deborah turton
Beginning Definitions
Are you confused about organic matter, mulch and compost? Here are some quick explanations of what these and other organic terms are.
organic matter • mulch • low till gardening • humus • deborah turton
Are you confused about organic matter, mulch and compost? Here are some quick explanations of what these and other organic terms are.
organic matter • mulch • low till gardening • humus • deborah turton
Beginning Organic Gardening Mistakes
We all make mistakes. Here are some common ones which beginning organic gardeners make.
planting • watering • fertilizing • deborah turton
We all make mistakes. Here are some common ones which beginning organic gardeners make.
planting • watering • fertilizing • deborah turton
Bugs, Bugs Everywhere
With healthy soil and a few defenses, you can control the problem bugs in your garden.
bug control • insects • pesticides • healthy soil • deborah turton
With healthy soil and a few defenses, you can control the problem bugs in your garden.
bug control • insects • pesticides • healthy soil • deborah turton
Compost - the Silver Bullet
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.
composting • benefits • soil amendments • deborah turton
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.
composting • benefits • soil amendments • deborah turton
Fall Vegetable Gardening
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.
fall gardening • vegetable crops • mulch • root crops • greens
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.
fall gardening • vegetable crops • mulch • root crops • greens
Kaolin
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.
deborah turton
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.
deborah turton
Lazy Gardening
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.
no-till gardening • lazy gardening • lasagna gardening • worms • early start in spring
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.
no-till gardening • lazy gardening • lasagna gardening • worms • early start in spring
No-till Gardening Questions
If you've got questions about no-till gardening, here are the answers.
no-till gardening • lazy gardening • deborah turton
If you've got questions about no-till gardening, here are the answers.
no-till gardening • lazy gardening • deborah turton
Not Everything in a Garden is a Plant
You think you have everything ready for your new garden. Perhaps you've forgotten that not everything in your garden should be a plant.
garden design • begining gardening • garden accents • deborah turton
You think you have everything ready for your new garden. Perhaps you've forgotten that not everything in your garden should be a plant.
garden design • begining gardening • garden accents • deborah turton
Organic Lawn Care
Organic lawn care is possible. By growing healthy grass you can avoid weeds, thatch, and disease.
organic lawn care • grass • compost • fertilizer • deborah turton
Organic lawn care is possible. By growing healthy grass you can avoid weeds, thatch, and disease.
organic lawn care • grass • compost • fertilizer • deborah turton
Organic Sprays
Here are some sprays which are useful in controlling insects and disease in your garden.
organic gardening • insect control • disease • control • spraying
Here are some sprays which are useful in controlling insects and disease in your garden.
organic gardening • insect control • disease • control • spraying
Organic Standards
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.
national organics standards board • organic standards • organic • producers • practices
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.
national organics standards board • organic standards • organic • producers • practices
Pasta and the Organic Garden
Organic gardening is like making a great pasta dish. You start with a great base and use the best ingredients to top it off.
vegetables • beneficial insects • deborah turton
Organic gardening is like making a great pasta dish. You start with a great base and use the best ingredients to top it off.
vegetables • beneficial insects • deborah turton
Planning an Organic Garden
Organic Gardens should include a variety of features such as beneficial animal habitat, ease of access, and a compost pile.
organic gardening • garden design • beneficial insects • frog toad and snake habitat • garden location
Organic Gardens should include a variety of features such as beneficial animal habitat, ease of access, and a compost pile.
organic gardening • garden design • beneficial insects • frog toad and snake habitat • garden location
Planting Trees and Shrubs
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.
trees • shrubs • fall planting • siting plants • deborah turton
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.
trees • shrubs • fall planting • siting plants • deborah turton
Presents for the Organic Gardener in Your Life
Do you have an organic gardener in your life? Here are some great ideas for presents for organic gardeners this holiday season.
deborah turton
Do you have an organic gardener in your life? Here are some great ideas for presents for organic gardeners this holiday season.
deborah turton
Random Thoughts
Just some random thoughts for the spring. How come my plants aren't up? Is bone meal safe? Want some wood chips?
plant emergence • spring bulbs • bone meal • deborah turton
Just some random thoughts for the spring. How come my plants aren't up? Is bone meal safe? Want some wood chips?
plant emergence • spring bulbs • bone meal • deborah turton
Relax, You're Gardening
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.
organic gardening • plant choices • deborah turton
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.
organic gardening • plant choices • deborah turton
Seed Starting Made Easy
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.
seed starting • starting mixes • transplanting • deborah turton
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.
seed starting • starting mixes • transplanting • deborah turton
So You Want to Build a Compost Pile
So You Want to Build a Compost Pile.
organic matter • compost • manure • compost supplies • deborah turton
So You Want to Build a Compost Pile.
organic matter • compost • manure • compost supplies • deborah turton
Soil
How important is soil to your organic garden? Very important. Find out why in this month's article.
organic soil • healthy garden soil • deborah turton
How important is soil to your organic garden? Very important. Find out why in this month's article.
organic soil • healthy garden soil • deborah turton
Soil Health
If your soil is not healthy, your plants won't be either.
soil healthy • fungus • mildew • insects • organic matter
If your soil is not healthy, your plants won't be either.
soil healthy • fungus • mildew • insects • organic matter
Soil Life
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.
soil formation • soil life • bacteria • protozoa • fungi
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.
soil formation • soil life • bacteria • protozoa • fungi
Soil Testing, Part 1
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.
soil testing • organic gardening • ph • cation exchange capacity • soil texture
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.
soil testing • organic gardening • ph • cation exchange capacity • soil texture
Soil Testing, Part 2
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.
soil testing • organic soil • pesticide residue • testing • biological activity
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.
soil testing • organic soil • pesticide residue • testing • biological activity
Sources for Beginners
As a beginning gardener you'll have lots of questions. Here are some sources you should investigate to help solve your problems.
beginning gardener • information sources • deborah turton
As a beginning gardener you'll have lots of questions. Here are some sources you should investigate to help solve your problems.
beginning gardener • information sources • deborah turton
The Garden Notebook
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.
garden notebook • diary • journal • organic gardening • garden planning
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.
garden notebook • diary • journal • organic gardening • garden planning
The Pleasures of Organic Gardening
Some of the fun things you find in an organic garden include salamanders and butterflies. It's also very realaxing and rewarding.
gardening • organic • deborah turton
Some of the fun things you find in an organic garden include salamanders and butterflies. It's also very realaxing and rewarding.
gardening • organic • deborah turton
Things for Which I Can Be Thankful as an Organic Gardener
It's the month for thanksgiving, and as an organic gardener, I have a lot to be thankful for.
thanksgiving • organic gardening • deborah turton
It's the month for thanksgiving, and as an organic gardener, I have a lot to be thankful for.
thanksgiving • organic gardening • deborah turton
Vacation
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.
gardening while on vacation • deborah turton
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.
gardening while on vacation • deborah turton
Weed Control
Weed control isn't as hard as it sounds. Part of the secret is learning to relax about weeds.
weed control • deborah turton
Weed control isn't as hard as it sounds. Part of the secret is learning to relax about weeds.
weed control • deborah turton
White Eggplant and Beans
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!
interesting vegetables • colorful vegetables • deborah turton
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!
interesting vegetables • colorful vegetables • deborah turton
Worm Composting
How to worm compost. This is one of the easiest ways to compost and can be done anywhere.
worm compost • vermiculture • food scraps • worm bedding • worms
How to worm compost. This is one of the easiest ways to compost and can be done anywhere.
worm compost • vermiculture • food scraps • worm bedding • worms
You're a what? An Organic Gardener? Part 1
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.
organic • questions • synthetic fertilizers • chemicals • deborah turton
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.
organic • questions • synthetic fertilizers • chemicals • deborah turton
You're a what? An Organic Gardener? Part 2
Some more questions and answers about being an organic gardener.
organic pesticides • wasps • bees • fungi • bacteria
Some more questions and answers about being an organic gardener.
organic pesticides • wasps • bees • fungi • bacteria
You're a what? An Organic Gardener? Part 3
Some more answers to questions non-organic gardeners might have about organic gardening.
organic produce • organic lawns • organic gardens • beneficial insects • deborah turton
Some more answers to questions non-organic gardeners might have about organic gardening.
organic produce • organic lawns • organic gardens • beneficial insects • deborah turton
Attracting Beneficial Insects
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.
attracting beneficial insects • organic pest control • aphids • beetles • cutworms
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.
attracting beneficial insects • organic pest control • aphids • beetles • cutworms
Sow Now for the Late Summer Gap
Sow annuals now to bring colour to the garden after the June peak
annuals • sowing seeds • country garden • garden blooming • blooms
Sow annuals now to bring colour to the garden after the June peak
annuals • sowing seeds • country garden • garden blooming • blooms
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