Mother Earth News 'Chile de Agua': An Unknown Heirloom Chile from OaxacaMother Earth NewsIt is one of the chile varieties grown in the ancient Milpa system of community gardening with companion planting using corn, beans, squash, amaranth, sunflowers and chile to feed and sustain the people in the community. It is very much a local […]

Mother Earth News Chile de Agua: An Unknown Heirloom Chile from OaxacaMother Earth NewsIt is one of the chile varieties grown in the ancient Milpa system of community gardening with companion planting using corn, beans, squash, amaranth, sunflowers and chile to feed and sustain the people in the community. It is very much a local […]

9NEWS.com Manure: The ultimate organic gardening tool9NEWS.comKUSA – Many gardeners use manure instead of — or in conjunction with — processed fertilizers. Manure is the ultimate in organic gardening. It has both advantages and drawbacks. Fresh manure is not recommended. When I was a boy, some people still … Brought to you by Google News. Read […]

Mother Earth News Recycling in the Not-So-Dead of WinterMother Earth NewsI've mentioned that I am a fierce practitioner of recycle, reuse, repurpose. My gardening is one place this practice actively shows itself. Aside from the vast reuse of bricks and concrete blocks rescued from other sources, I also employ reclaimed … Brought to you by […]

Mother Earth News Gardening Tips for Beginners: 3 Growing Mistakes to Avoid (Video)Mother Earth NewsThere are three common mistakes that many beginning gardeners will make at some point when planning and planting a vegetable garden. Overcrowding, ignoring nature, and planting everything at the same time are all sure-fire routes to a less-than-optimal … and more » Brought […]

Surprise Independent Community garden offers organic gardening classesSurprise IndependentThe first of these classes, Organic Spring Garden, will be 10:30 a.m.- noon Sunday, Jan. 24. The focus at this session will be on successful planting and cultivation techniques in growing organic fruits and vegetables. It will cover the importance of … Brought to you by Google […]

Mother Earth News Best Tomato Varieties to Grow This YearMother Earth NewsAs you choose tomato varieties for this year's garden, summon the mantra “Change is good.” Branching out can be great fun, and also tremendously rewarding, when a new-to-you variety solves a chronic problem with an unmanageable tomato disease. Brought to you by Google News. […]

Mother Earth News Confessions of a Relaxed GardenerMother Earth NewsRelaxed, laid-back, lackadaisical… all words I prefer over monickers like lazy to describe my approach to gardening. I always delight in tripping across explanations others come up with that explain (and support) my particular methods to madness. Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest […]

Mother Earth News Foliar Spraying for Improved Plant HealthMother Earth NewsMany of us deal with less than ideal soil. Whether too much clay, too much sand or a history of contamination, dealing with poor soil can hinder potential harvests. As organic gardening practitioners, we are in the business of ongoing soil building. Brought to you […]

Idaho Falls Magazine Time to Get GrowingIdaho Falls MagazineLooking to start up an organic garden in 2016? The Idaho Falls Community Garden Association might be a great place to start. While outdoor gardening activities rarely rev up prior to Easter (or for many of us, Memorial Day), there's still plenty to do … Brought to […]