Mother Earth News Mistakes to Avoid When Putting New Plastic on Your HoophouseMother Earth NewsThis job is best done in mild sunny weather, when the plastic will be dry can stretch some but not too much. Arrange for a windless day to spread plastic – that is, less than 5mph winds, tops! If necessary do […]

Mother Earth News Planting an Herb GardenMother Earth NewsWhether you are a lifelong gardener or just starting out, planting a herb garden is an easy way to get the most out of your space and plants. A herb garden can be any size, from a couple of potted plants on your kitchen window to an […]

Mother Earth News Grow Native, Shade-Loving, Large-Flowered Bellwort in the GardenMother Earth NewsThe emergence of the long-lasting flowers of Uvularia grandiflora is something I really anticipate every spring. And every spring, my robust stand of 'Large-Flowered Bellwort' slowly opens their large, pendulous, bright golden-yellow flowers that … Brought to you by Google News. Read the […]

Mother Earth News Agroecology Techniques for the FallMother Earth NewsLeaves are falling. Time for planting low, small, leafy foods. It is also the time for clearing vines, melons, squash and sorghum. The yam harvest and pumpkin gathering will happen soon here in Atlanta. All the summer plant growth is a crucial organic … Brought to you […]

Mother Earth News Organizing a Neighborhood Permaculture Convergence, Part 2Mother Earth NewsOver a month ago, I wrote about the upcoming 2015 Northwest Permaculture Convergence. Better late than never, here is a report on the Convergence and some other topics of interest. The Convergence took place August 28 to 30, 2015, in Eugene, Oregon. Brought to […]

Xenia Gazette McGrath hosts gardening seminarXenia Gazette… a seminar sponsored by Greene County Parks & Trails and local radio station WYSO. McGrath hosts a nationally syndicated radio show that airs on WYSO-FM and is the former editor of Organic Gardening, and is also the author of several gardening books. and more » Brought to you by […]

Mother Earth News Sustainable Low-Maintenance Gardening IdeasMother Earth NewsThey're low maintenance and eco-friendly. You can conserve water, while still watering your garden during dry spells. According to a recent Home Depot Garden Club Survey, 20% of millennials gardening on the West Coast already use rain barrels, saving … Brought to you by Google News. Read the […]

Mother Earth News 6 Low-Maintenance Gardening IdeasMother Earth NewsThey're low maintenance and eco-friendly. You can conserve water, while still watering your garden during dry spells. According to a recent Home Depot Garden Club Survey, 20% of millennials gardening on the West Coast already use rain barrels, saving … Brought to you by Google News. Read the […]

Mother Earth News Plan for Cotton and Flax in Your GardenMother Earth NewsStart to pay attention to stories about the working conditions and environmental damage due to textile production—stories such as the garment factory fire in Bangladesh and the advantages of organic cotton over conventional cotton. Every dollar we … Brought to you by Google […]

Mother Earth News Turn Fall Leaves into Nutrient-Rich CompostMother Earth NewsLeaves can be a great benefit to gardens and landscapes because they hold a number of nutrients that can be released back into the soil for plant use, thus reducing the need for added fertilizers. According to Compost Guide, “the leaves of one large … […]