Mother Earth News Convert Your Lawn to a No-Till Permaculture GardenMother Earth NewsWe piled rhubarb leaves, comfrey leaves, weeds and other organic matter from the garden on top. Next, we hauled wheelbarrows full of leaf mold and other composted material from the garden and dumped it onto the cardboard. Fortunate to have a ditch full … […]

Mother Earth News Get Past Your Fears and Start CompostingMother Earth NewsWe've all seen article after article about the benefits of compost for the soil and in gardening. It is also an Earth-wise pursuit toward sustainable living. You can easily divert over half of what might otherwise sit in a landfill through recycling … Brought […]

Mother Earth News How to Warm Soil and Protect Seedlings from FrostMother Earth NewsSpring is without a doubt the most exciting time of year for us gardeners. It's the time to get sowing in earnest! But before you so much as tear open a seed packet, you'll need to make sure your soil is warm […]

Mother Earth News Start an Annual 'Farmers and Friends' MeetingMother Earth NewsThis group is helping city folk learn to grow healthy, organic, non-GMO plants, and healthy confident people through education and community-building. Their slogan is “We … Marty Kraft explaining gardening for at risk kids in Kansas City. He teaches … Brought to you by […]

Mother Earth News (blog) Repel Mosquitoes with Your Favorite Garden Herbs: Part 2Mother Earth News (blog)Many of the herbs you already love to grow also work to keep mosquitoes away from your outdoor spaces! Move them from the garden plot to your deck or patio containers and you'll have a multi-purpose garden that keeps bugs […]

Mother Earth News Repel Mosquitoes with These Plants, Part 2Mother Earth NewsMany of the herbs you already love to grow also work to keep mosquitoes away from your outdoor spaces! Move them from the garden plot to your deck or patio containers and you'll have a multi-purpose garden that keeps bugs away and gives you […]

Organic Gardening is a new Trend!TheSequitur.comThese days everyone wants to consume healthy and natural food but many of the people do not have to put in much efforts to do organic gardening in order to feed themselves and their family with healthy and natural food. How can you be sure that the … Brought to […]

Mother Earth News 5 Gardening Hacks for Sowing SeedsMother Earth NewsYou reap what you sow, but sometimes what you sow refuses to cooperate. Follow these seed-sowing tips to prevent gardening disasters. 1. Seed tapes. Roll out a strip of toilet paper to the length of your row (or use a square of paper towel if […]

Mother Earth News Low-Cost Garden Fertilizer from Sardines (with Recipe)Mother Earth NewsGarden fertilizer comes in all shapes, sizes, and formulas. Books and magazines maintain you can make your own by mixing this and that, and you're flowers and veggies will amaze you. So you run to the store and purchase their suggested ingredients and … and […]

Southernminn.com Eco Gardens looks to lead Northfield community toward organic gardeningSouthernminn.comThe products offered are all organic and locally grown, and the two seek to support a healthier environment through their business. Holt originally started out in the organic gardening business with her sister in south Minneapolis. With a degree in … Brought to you by […]