As with any perennial, careful selection and preparation is critical to the long-term success of plants that will be in the same site for years at a time

Aug 23, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

Careful planning is critical with long-lived, perennial crops that will occupy the same space for many years, like fruit and nut trees.

Aug 18, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

As with any perennial crop, careful preparation of the growing site is critical to the long-term success of fruiting bushes.

Aug 23, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

The entire outdoor surroundings of any living area are potential gardens, no matter how small or high, including walls, fences, and roofs.

May 31, 2010 - John Anderson

Growing food doesn't have to be a chore. The rewards of a well thought out garden are healthful mentally and physically.

Feb 14, 2010 - Christy Burton

Is that flower an annual, perennial, biennial? Define your terms! Which one(s) are you planting in your flower garden this year? Does it matter? Of course it matters!

Mar 24, 2006 - Barbara M. Martin

There are a lot of things to consider if you're going to have a desert vegetable garden. Plan before you plant!

Apr 21, 2007 - Robert Dailey

"Green manures" and "cover crops" are terms used interchangeably, but they do have slight differences.

Jul 21, 2010 - Chris McLaughlin

Organic gardeners can grow cover crops like clover, rye, vetch, alfalfa, and buckwheat to enrich the soil with green manure.

Dec 26, 2007 - Jamie McIntosh

Make sure to leave the nursery with the plants you want to grow year after year. Perennials will grow for many years in the garden without having to replant.

Nov 1, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Winter in the organic vegetable garden is a time of reflection and rest, but you can also engage in limited planting and extensive planning.

Dec 15, 2007 - Jamie McIntosh

This beginner's guide to gardening will help any new vegetable gardener learn to grow green.

Apr 6, 2009 - Trevy Thomas

Vegetable Gardening by Jo Whittingham is an excellent resource for novice gardeners. This easy-to-read guide displays the glories of gardening with striking photographs.

Feb 3, 2010 - Kristi McCabe

Almost everyone can grow tasty, healthy vegetables on their own at home. Now you can enjoy the health benefits and the savings by starting your own garden.

Apr 12, 2009 - Melissa Slate

Description: This article has ideas and instructions for planting a simple vegetable garden and relates the history of Victory or War Gardens during World War II.

May 2, 2007 - Elece Hollis

It's easier than you might think to plant a second crop for fall harvesting. Autumn crops are even easier to care for than spring crops.

Jul 10, 2009 - Chaz Iannazzo

Companion planting means seeding and setting plants in groups that are compatible. Diseases and slow growth rate can be the result of 'bad neighbors'.

May 15, 2011 - Clarice Cook

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.

Aug 24, 2006 - Meredith Nichols Schnelle

Organic gardeners develop their gardens without the use of synthetic chemicals. Often green manures are used as an ecologically sustainable alternative.

Apr 29, 2007 - Phillip Richards

Perennial gardens can be stunning in just a couple of years. A big budget helps, but there are cost-cutting tricks to building beautiful perennial gardens.

May 20, 2009 - Claudia M. Lenart