How to Control Aphids Organically
Aphids, sometimes called plant lice, are small insects that feed on the nutritious sap of plants. They are a common pest that can cause damage to a wide range of …
Gardening & Homesteading
Whether you tend a little patch of tomatoes, or are striving to produce most of the food for your family, here you’ll find articles about organic gardening, organic pest control, food preservation, permaculture, homesteading, and more.
The 10 Best Seed Companies for Heirloom and Non-GMO Seeds
If you’re looking to buy seeds for your vegetable garden from socially responsible seed companies that are not associated with GMOs, Bayer/Monsanto, or any of their subsidiaries, look no farther… …
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Break the Ice Without Scorching the Earth: Non Toxic De-Icers
In many parts of the country this week, streets and walkways are covered in snow and ice, and everyone is using salt, sand and other chemical de-icers to make their …
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24 Unique Gifts for Gardeners (2022)
Tending a garden can quickly grow from a hobby into a lifelong passion. That means the gardener in your life probably already owns a lot of the things they need, …
12 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
As temperatures drop in Autumn, it’s time to put your garden to bed for the season. Doing so will protect your plants from damage or death due to cold, and …
How to Grow Garlic Organically
Fall is the time to plant garlic. Garlic is ridiculously easy to plant and care for. It tastes great, looks beautiful, and takes up so little space that even people …
7 Key Elements of Building a Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop is an important undertaking, as it will determine how safe and healthy your hens will be for years to come. Keeping this in mind will help …
How to Grow Kale Organically
Kale is an easy-to-grow, cool-weather crop favored by gardeners everywhere. As members of the Brassicaceae family, kale and collard greens are both varieties of non-heading cabbage, and are related to …
How to Grow Malabar Spinach Organically
When warmer summer temperatures cause lettuces, kale and spinach to bolt and grow bitter, it’s time to replace them with heat-loving, easy-to-grow Malabar spinach. Although not technically a spinach, Malabar …
Fall is for Tree Planting!—How to Plant a Tree
Autumn is the optimal time to plant trees. As mundane as it may seem compared to solar panels and electric cars, planting trees is one of THE most powerful and …
10 Non-Toxic Ways to Control Weeds
Weeds are the bane of every gardener, especially as the days heat up and vacation season starts. But short of hand-digging them every day, it can be a real challenge …
Is Your Garden Hose Toxic?
It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and drinking from the garden hose, …
