Articles related to "Organic Gardening"
Gifts for Organic Gardeners
Pick the best tools, supplies, and products for organic gardeners at gift-giving time to make organic gardening easy and enjoyable.
gifts for organic gardeners • organic gardening • organic gardening tools • organic gardening supplies • organic gardening gifts
Pick the best tools, supplies, and products for organic gardeners at gift-giving time to make organic gardening easy and enjoyable.
gifts for organic gardeners • organic gardening • organic gardening tools • organic gardening supplies • organic gardening gifts
Organic Gardening -- Grasses -- Perennials
Rodale publishes books with an emphasis on organic garden methods. You can count on their books to not encourage you to use various herbicides or pesticides in your garden.
organic • organic garden • organic gardening • organic gardens • perennials
Rodale publishes books with an emphasis on organic garden methods. You can count on their books to not encourage you to use various herbicides or pesticides in your garden.
organic • organic garden • organic gardening • organic gardens • perennials
Alternative Communities
How we supply our food may decide how we live with each other.
alternative • intentional communities • ecovillage • cohousing • permaculture
How we supply our food may decide how we live with each other.
alternative • intentional communities • ecovillage • cohousing • permaculture
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
Butterflies in the Organic Garden
Butterfly gardening is a rewarding offshoot of keeping an organic garden. Learn about the flowers, host plants, and habitat that attract butterflies to your yard.
butterfly gardens • butterfly garden flowers • butterfly garden plants • butterfly habitat • butterfly conservation
Butterfly gardening is a rewarding offshoot of keeping an organic garden. Learn about the flowers, host plants, and habitat that attract butterflies to your yard.
butterfly gardens • butterfly garden flowers • butterfly garden plants • butterfly habitat • butterfly conservation
Can You Dig It?
Join me for (almost) daily organic gardening thoughts at my new blog! <a href="http://can-u-dig-it.blogspot.com" target=new>Can You Dig It?</a> (The site will open in a new browser window.)
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Join me for (almost) daily organic gardening thoughts at my new blog! <a href="http://can-u-dig-it.blogspot.com" target=new>Can You Dig It?</a> (The site will open in a new browser window.)
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Coffee in the Organic Garden
Coffee grounds are a free and nutrient dense source of material in the organic garden. Use them as a compost amendment or directly in the garden as a soil enhancer.
coffee grounds • organic garden • organic mulch • compost ingredients • acidic soil
Coffee grounds are a free and nutrient dense source of material in the organic garden. Use them as a compost amendment or directly in the garden as a soil enhancer.
coffee grounds • organic garden • organic mulch • compost ingredients • acidic soil
Companion Planting
Organic gardening uses cultivating practices that benefit the plants, thus avoiding artificial commercial remedies. One of those practices is companion planting.
organic • gardening • cultivating • companion • planting
Organic gardening uses cultivating practices that benefit the plants, thus avoiding artificial commercial remedies. One of those practices is companion planting.
organic • gardening • cultivating • companion • planting
Compost in the Organic Garden
Compost enriches your garden soil, providing nutrients the organic way. You also retard moisture loss and reduce the strain on landfills.
compost • organic • garden • soil • nutrients
Compost enriches your garden soil, providing nutrients the organic way. You also retard moisture loss and reduce the strain on landfills.
compost • organic • garden • soil • nutrients
Creating a Personal H(e)aven
Create a personal haven in your own backyard with tips from Suite U course, "Ecological Gardening: Organics and Beyond."
gardening • permaculture • organic • organic gardening • suiteu
Create a personal haven in your own backyard with tips from Suite U course, "Ecological Gardening: Organics and Beyond."
gardening • permaculture • organic • organic gardening • suiteu
Critter Ridder
A big part of organic gardening is embracing and encouraging biodiversity...even if that means taking the high road with some creatures we'd just as soon do without.
organic gardening • natural • non-toxic • soil • biodiversity
A big part of organic gardening is embracing and encouraging biodiversity...even if that means taking the high road with some creatures we'd just as soon do without.
organic gardening • natural • non-toxic • soil • biodiversity
Crop Rotation in Organic Gardens
Keeping track of your garden as the season goes on is important in the organic garden. Crop rotation is a cultural practice that requires record keeping.
organic • crop • rotation • plan • garden
Keeping track of your garden as the season goes on is important in the organic garden. Crop rotation is a cultural practice that requires record keeping.
organic • crop • rotation • plan • garden
Daisies and Trees
Two books are discussed. The first is on hardy woody plants and the second is on organic gardening.
organic gardening • trees • shrubs • woody plants
Two books are discussed. The first is on hardy woody plants and the second is on organic gardening.
organic gardening • trees • shrubs • woody plants
Damage Control - Can This Plant Be Saved?
If your landscape has been neglected and looks like it's reached the Plant Point of No Return, think again. There are many steps you can take to resusitate your garden...without pesticides.
plants • garden • natural • habitats • resources
If your landscape has been neglected and looks like it's reached the Plant Point of No Return, think again. There are many steps you can take to resusitate your garden...without pesticides.
plants • garden • natural • habitats • resources
Easy, Organic Garden Weeding
Piles of old newspapers are a non-toxic way to kill weeds and grass in perennial and vegetable gardens
smother weeds • smother grass • organic garden building • non-toxic garden • organic grass and weed killer
Piles of old newspapers are a non-toxic way to kill weeds and grass in perennial and vegetable gardens
smother weeds • smother grass • organic garden building • non-toxic garden • organic grass and weed killer
Growing Garlic
Growing garlic can be fun and rewarding with the proper care and attention. Garlic has beneficial properties for plants and people. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
garlic • types • white-skin • creole • cloves
Growing garlic can be fun and rewarding with the proper care and attention. Garlic has beneficial properties for plants and people. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
garlic • types • white-skin • creole • cloves
Growing Your Own!
Grow your own food and be safe.
organic • organic gardening • grow your own food • organic vegetables • vegetarian
Grow your own food and be safe.
organic • organic gardening • grow your own food • organic vegetables • vegetarian
Health and Safety in the Organic Garden
Be aware of the dangers of organic gardening to make it safely. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
health • safety • manure • dust • spores
Be aware of the dangers of organic gardening to make it safely. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
health • safety • manure • dust • spores
Heirloom Seeds
What are heirloom seeds and why should we use them? The term 'heirloom' has come to be used for older (generally 50 years or older) non-hybrid seed varieties of flowers and vegetables. Many of these were favorites of previous generations of gardeners. By growing them on a regular basis, gardeners are helping to preserve many valuable and interesting types of plants that might otherwise disappear.
heirloom • seeds • vegetables • organic • gardening
What are heirloom seeds and why should we use them? The term 'heirloom' has come to be used for older (generally 50 years or older) non-hybrid seed varieties of flowers and vegetables. Many of these were favorites of previous generations of gardeners. By growing them on a regular basis, gardeners are helping to preserve many valuable and interesting types of plants that might otherwise disappear.
heirloom • seeds • vegetables • organic • gardening
Ho-Ho...O! Organic Gardening Gifts and Tips for the Holiday Season
A concise gift guide for the organic gardener on your holiday shopping list.
organic • gardening • gifts • holiday • christmas
A concise gift guide for the organic gardener on your holiday shopping list.
organic • gardening • gifts • holiday • christmas
Indoor Container Gardening
Want to garden but don't have the space outside? Try planting inside and see what you can grow!
container gardening • gardening • herbs • vegetables • greenhouse
Want to garden but don't have the space outside? Try planting inside and see what you can grow!
container gardening • gardening • herbs • vegetables • greenhouse
Keep Pets Out of an Organic Garden
Organic gardeners can encourage a peaceful coexistence between their beloved pets and their favorite hobby without chemicals or harsh methods.
pet repellent • natural dog repellent • natural cat repellent • ultrasonic animal repellent • dog lawn repellent
Organic gardeners can encourage a peaceful coexistence between their beloved pets and their favorite hobby without chemicals or harsh methods.
pet repellent • natural dog repellent • natural cat repellent • ultrasonic animal repellent • dog lawn repellent
Kill Cutworms in an Organic Garden
If your seedlings look like a team of miniature lumberjacks invaded in the night, you have a cutworm problem. Control these pests naturally.
cutworm collars • cutworm control • get rid of cutworms • cutworm identification • cutworm moths
If your seedlings look like a team of miniature lumberjacks invaded in the night, you have a cutworm problem. Control these pests naturally.
cutworm collars • cutworm control • get rid of cutworms • cutworm identification • cutworm moths
Let's Talk Dirty - The Basics of Beginning Composting
Compost is the best friend of organic gardeners. Don't relish the thought of tending to a messy, stinky, rotting pile of garbage? You're kidding, right? Actually, composting is not only educational and beneficial, it's fun...(and only stinky if you're doing it wrong).
compost • composting • vermiculture • earthworms • worms
Compost is the best friend of organic gardeners. Don't relish the thought of tending to a messy, stinky, rotting pile of garbage? You're kidding, right? Actually, composting is not only educational and beneficial, it's fun...(and only stinky if you're doing it wrong).
compost • composting • vermiculture • earthworms • worms
Manure: Nothing to Sneeze At!
Manure in the Garden is Nothing to Sneeze At
manure • fertilizer • organic gardening
Manure in the Garden is Nothing to Sneeze At
manure • fertilizer • organic gardening
Mulch Mulch and More Mulch
Mulch in your garden is a wise investment. Any time and money you spend will be richly rewarded with a big reduction of pests and disease. Your plants will be healthier
organic • garden • mulch • balance • nature
Mulch in your garden is a wise investment. Any time and money you spend will be richly rewarded with a big reduction of pests and disease. Your plants will be healthier
organic • garden • mulch • balance • nature
Native Plants in An Organic Garden
Native plants make a fine addition to your organic garden for a variety of reasons; economy, ecology, beauty and more.
organic • garden • native • plants • ecology
Native plants make a fine addition to your organic garden for a variety of reasons; economy, ecology, beauty and more.
organic • garden • native • plants • ecology
Ontario Bans Back Yard Pesticides
There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.
ontario pesticide ban • back yard vegetable garden • pesticide ban • herbicide ban • organic gardening
There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.
ontario pesticide ban • back yard vegetable garden • pesticide ban • herbicide ban • organic gardening
Organic Garden Compost
Great changes take place within a compost pile so that it becomes greater than the sum of its parts - there are more usable nitrates than in the original material. "Good
compost • compost methods • compost making • bachteria • microorganisms
Great changes take place within a compost pile so that it becomes greater than the sum of its parts - there are more usable nitrates than in the original material. "Good
compost • compost methods • compost making • bachteria • microorganisms
Organic Garden from Scratch
You can start an organic garden from scratch even if you are disabled and unable to do back-breaking work. Here is how I did it.
organic gardening • article • natural health • topic • suite101
You can start an organic garden from scratch even if you are disabled and unable to do back-breaking work. Here is how I did it.
organic gardening • article • natural health • topic • suite101
Organic Garden Seeds of Autumn
Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.
organic • garden • seeds • autumn • fall
Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.
organic • garden • seeds • autumn • fall
Organic Gardening
Organic gardening and conventional vegetable gardening differ in pest control and fertility: organic gardening utilizes organic weed killer and organic fertilizer.
organic gardening • organic fertilizer • organic vegetable gardening • organic garden • organic compost
Organic gardening and conventional vegetable gardening differ in pest control and fertility: organic gardening utilizes organic weed killer and organic fertilizer.
organic gardening • organic fertilizer • organic vegetable gardening • organic garden • organic compost
Organic Gardening In High Summer
High Summer, August thru early September, is a time of peak plant growth and sometimes punishing cumulative effect of prolonged heat. Organic cultural practices can help
organinc • gardening • cultural practices • high summer • heat
High Summer, August thru early September, is a time of peak plant growth and sometimes punishing cumulative effect of prolonged heat. Organic cultural practices can help
organinc • gardening • cultural practices • high summer • heat
Organic Gardening to the Max
Sometimes, organic gardening is the result of circumstances beyond one's control.
organic • gardening • wild • volunteers • harvest
Sometimes, organic gardening is the result of circumstances beyond one's control.
organic • gardening • wild • volunteers • harvest
Organic Gardening: Getting Started, Doing the Right Thing
Many people would like to either "convert" to organic gardening or just get started as a new gardener using organic methods. The most oft-asked question is: how and where do I begin?
organic • gardening • garden • compost • soil
Many people would like to either "convert" to organic gardening or just get started as a new gardener using organic methods. The most oft-asked question is: how and where do I begin?
organic • gardening • garden • compost • soil
Organic Lettuce Growing Tips
Growing lettuce without pesticides and chemicals is fairly easy. Here's how to grow lettuce using organic methods.
how to grow lettuce • growing organic lettuce • organic lettuce • organic garden • mesclun
Growing lettuce without pesticides and chemicals is fairly easy. Here's how to grow lettuce using organic methods.
how to grow lettuce • growing organic lettuce • organic lettuce • organic garden • mesclun
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
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
Permaculture Zone Design
Garden design for organic and permaculture gardens can use the concept of zoning to create an efficient and ecologically sustainable system that minimisers the gardener's
organic garden design • environmental • efficient garden system • garden zones • permaculture
Garden design for organic and permaculture gardens can use the concept of zoning to create an efficient and ecologically sustainable system that minimisers the gardener's
organic garden design • environmental • efficient garden system • garden zones • permaculture
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
Recycling in the Organic Garden
Recycle your household waste into useful items for the organic garden.
organic gardening • garden ideas • recycling aluminum foil • recycling dishes • rain barrels
Recycle your household waste into useful items for the organic garden.
organic gardening • garden ideas • recycling aluminum foil • recycling dishes • rain barrels
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
Roses the Organic Way
Roses may not seem like the ideal candidate for organic gardening...but there are numerous effective non-toxic methods of controlling rose pests and diseases.
roses • organic gardening • roses organically • black spot • powdery mildew
Roses may not seem like the ideal candidate for organic gardening...but there are numerous effective non-toxic methods of controlling rose pests and diseases.
roses • organic gardening • roses organically • black spot • powdery mildew
Rotation Planting - Beginner Style
A beginners guide to rotation planting - one of the basics of the successful organic garden.
rotation • rotate • plant • vegetable • organic garden
A beginners guide to rotation planting - one of the basics of the successful organic garden.
rotation • rotate • plant • vegetable • organic garden
Russian Sage and Garden Rehab
First, we take a look at a truly carefree, award-winning perennial that should be planted now for next summer's color: Russian Sage. Also, I'll share the preliminary stages of detoxing my new lawn and garden.
organic gardening russian sage perovskia woody per
First, we take a look at a truly carefree, award-winning perennial that should be planted now for next summer's color: Russian Sage. Also, I'll share the preliminary stages of detoxing my new lawn and garden.
organic gardening russian sage perovskia woody per
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
Stone Age Farming, a review
eco-agriculture for the 21st century
rock dust • paramganetism • eco-agriculture • organic gardening • ecoariculture
eco-agriculture for the 21st century
rock dust • paramganetism • eco-agriculture • organic gardening • ecoariculture
Stop Slugs in the Organic Garden
Slugs and snails can cause a great deal of damage in the organic garden in short order. Kill or repel these pests with natural methods.
kill slugs • how to get rid of slugs • control snails and slugs • slug traps • slug killer
Slugs and snails can cause a great deal of damage in the organic garden in short order. Kill or repel these pests with natural methods.
kill slugs • how to get rid of slugs • control snails and slugs • slug traps • slug killer
The Early Spring Organic Garden
Plant a dozen of these cool-season crops and enjoy vegetables from your organic garden before the farmer's markets even open.
cool season vegetables • organic garden • early spring garden • grow beets • grow broccoli
Plant a dozen of these cool-season crops and enjoy vegetables from your organic garden before the farmer's markets even open.
cool season vegetables • organic garden • early spring garden • grow beets • grow broccoli