Ethical Questions in a Carrot BedMother Earth NewsI would finish my weeding chore, then replace the nest along with some sort of shelter while hoping that the mama bird might return if I moved my activities to a different part of the garden. I'll warn you now, there isn't a “rest of the story” yet. […]

Mother Earth News How To Build a Vegetable Bed Biodynamically, Part 1Mother Earth NewsI am no expert at this method, but I have experimented frequently with biodynamic gardening and have had many successes with reduced pests and diseases, more flavorful crops and good yields in comparison to conventional organic growing. The biggest … Brought to you […]

Pensacola News Journal EDS students learn about organic gardening and beekeepingPensacola News JournalEDS students learn about organic gardening and beekeeping. Gardener Elizabeth Eubanks, right, describes the types of plants growing in the From the Ground up Garden on Hayne Street to Episcopal Day students Emily Doyle, left, and Lilly Branton, center. Brought to you by […]

mysouthborough Events this week: Horseback riding; pollinators, organic gardening, trail clearing, candidates night, yogathon, and moremysouthboroughAbove: Break out your gardening gloves. This week's events include two talks on gardening and a call for volunteers to do trail clearing work. (image posted to flickr by Jesse Nandra). Here are highlights of what's happening around town this […]

Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald Learn organic gardening at MerryspringCourier-Gazette & Camden HeraldSideman will describe the way organic gardeners and farmers approach pest and disease management, by using cultural and physical methods first while turning to organic pesticides only as a last resort. His presentation will focus on how identifying the … Brought to you by […]

The Nation Organic farm revives old style gardeningThe NationORGANIC GARDENING is a traditional, healthy style of farming known to most Vietnamese people for centuries. However, the old style is fading, as farmers try to keep up with the rapid changes of habit of consumers to increase their profit. As the number … Brought to you […]

Mother Earth News Create Gardening Microclimates (Video)Mother Earth NewsWhen planning a garden we're often warned about areas to avoid: shade, wind tunnels, frost pockets—you know the sorts of things. But what some growers don't realize is that you can harness the power of different microclimates to their benefit. Here … Brought to you by Google […]

Local Organic Gardeners Learn About Good BugsThe MissourianOrganic gardeners learned which insects actually help with pest control, without the use of chemicals, during their regular monthly gathering at the Pacific Scenic Regional Library. Irksome insects that some people tend to crush underfoot can be an … Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest […]

Mother Earth News Taters Gone WildMother Earth NewsI absolutely adore growing potatoes because they take so little effort for such a fun treasure to dig at the end of their season… and, they taste so amazing when they come from your own garden. My biggest chore becomes beetle-picking through the … Brought to you by […]

Mother Earth News Composting FAQs AnsweredMother Earth NewsThere are many types of composting methods available for the urban homesteader or gardening enthusiast — from fermentation bins called Bokashi systems that allow you to compost cooked foods, fish, dairy and meat, to vermicomposting, or worm … Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest of the […]