Mother Earth News Seed-Saving Fun, Easy and a Cost SaverMother Earth NewsIn our garden, seeds can be saved now from tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce, broccoli, cilantro, dill, celery, borage, salad burnet, garlic, Egyptian walking onions (bulblets), basil. For peppers, squash and tomatoes, just scoop out the … Brought to you by Google News. Read […]

Mother Earth News Seed Saving: Fun, Easy and a Cost SaverMother Earth NewsI put my dried seeds in labeled ziplock bags and store them in the crisper. The seeds last for years this way! For more tips on organic and heirloom gardening in small spaces and containers, see Melodie's blog at Victory Garden on the […]

Baguio residents urged to try organic gardeningSun.StarBAGUIO City residents are being urged to start an organic vegetable garden in their backyard to supplement the nutritional needs of their families. The City Council has adopted the resolution on organic gardening authored by Senior Citizen Office for-a … Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest […]

Stuff.co.nz Robert Guyton: Why you should go organic in the gardenStuff.co.nzWhere did it all begin, someone asked me recently, this organic gardening thing you do? I didn't have to think hard to answer. It was a series of epiphanies I had during my childhood, beginning on a dewy morning when I was seven, walking around […]

Wicked Local Hingham Organic french fries support Old Colony Montessori School in HinghamWicked Local Hinghamb.good's Hingham restaurant location (located at the Derby Street Shoppes) has teamed up with local organic gardens to present a very special “seasoned french fry” menu addition, only available on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at their Hingham … […]

Mother Earth News An Heirloom Sicilian Kitchen GardenMother Earth NewsAn organic Italian kitchen garden is called l'orto biologico. For the heirloom varieties, I did a lot of searching on the internet and Sicilian cookbooks. It was hard to find! A great resource was Slow Food's Ark of Taste and Presidio. Slow Food … and more » […]

Mother Earth News How to Sheet Mulch to Improve Your YieldsMother Earth NewsFor shorter-lived annuals, I recommend mulching with coco coir. This organic matter's small particles break down much faster than wood chips. While my broccoli grows, for example, … While this makes the start-up more arduous, you will rest assured … Brought to you […]

Mother Earth News A Simple Guide to Using a Tiller: Why? When? How?Mother Earth NewsIf you are planning to set up a garden with a surface that is bigger than 300 m2, a tiller will help you save a lot of time and energy. Its sharp heavy blades might be a little intimidating for first-time […]

Organic Gardening Class in ElDo Oct. 15El Dorado Springs SunAn organic gardening class will be presented at 7 p.m.Thursday, Oct.15, in the El Dorado Springs High School Ag classroom. Cost of the class will be $10 per person. For information, contact Patrick Davis – MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist and … Brought to you by Google […]

Mother Earth News Plant Garlic this FallMother Earth NewsWhen the soil in your garden cools to about 50° F (10°C) it will be ready for garlic. Garlic is a great crop. … Before planting I amend the garlic bed with compost and any organic amendments it may need that would be evident from a soil […]