Mother Earth News Seed ConundrumMother Earth NewsWhether it is saving your own seeds, breeding your own vegetable varieties, or just observing what is happening in your garden, there is always something to look forward to and always something new to learn. Cindy Conner is the author of Seed Libraries … Brought to you by Google News. […]
Cantigny offers May garden tours, events – Chicago Daily Herald
Cantigny offers May garden tours, eventsChicago Daily HeraldShe will sign copies of her book "101 Organic Gardening Hacks," for sale in the Cantigny Shop. At 9 a.m., hear Jeff Reiter's "Birds of Cantigny." A free parking voucher, good May 12 only, is available for download at cantigny.org. Otherwise, the $5 … Brought to you by […]
4 Reasons Organic Gardening is Good for You (Proven by Science!) – Organic Authority
Organic Authority 4 Reasons Organic Gardening is Good for You (Proven by Science!)Organic AuthoritySpring weather makes us all want to spend more time outdoors, and the garden is a great place to start. But aside from being an oasis of solitude, experts agree that organic gardening is also good for your health. Here are just […]
4 Reasons Organic Gardening is Good for… – Organic Authority
Organic Authority 4 Reasons Organic Gardening is Good for…Organic AuthoritySpring weather makes us all want to spend more time outdoors, and the garden is a great place to start. But aside from being an oasis of solitude, experts agree that organic gardening is also good for your health. Here are just a few reasons why. […]
Greentree Naturals plans organic gardening workshops – Bonner County Daily Bee
Greentree Naturals plans organic gardening workshopsBonner County Daily BeeScheduled for every other Monday beginning on May 8, sessions will cover all aspects of organic production and management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony in a rural farm and garden setting at 2003 Rapid Lightening Road … Brought to you by Google News. Read the […]
Mulching with Arborist Chips – Mother Earth News
Mother Earth News Mulching with Arborist ChipsMother Earth NewsI practice this way of gardening to keep down weeds, help maintain an even moisture for my trees and plants, and to provide a slow, steady addition of organic material to my soil. Ideally, I add more mulch every two to three years. Moving mulch is a […]
DIY Watering System for Vegetable or Flower Gardens – Mother Earth News
Mother Earth News DIY Watering System for Vegetable or Flower GardensMother Earth NewsThis low cost system design was inspired by the Israelis, and Scott Says, “If it's designed by the Israelis, you know it's going to work.” At Hill Farm these dual watering systems are used in the raised garden beds, as well as the […]
Extension: Advice to first-time organic gardeners – Winston-Salem Journal
Winston-Salem Journal Extension: Advice to first-time organic gardenersWinston-Salem JournalAdd compost starter or good garden soil to a new compost pile to help jump-start the decay of organic materials. Mulch your flower beds and trees with 2-3 inches of organic material; it conserves water, adds humus and nutrients, and discourages weeds. Brought to you by Google […]
Just 1 Question: Organic gardening with Project Success students – Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
Just 1 Question: Organic gardening with Project Success studentsChampaign/Urbana News-GazetteThis spring, Project Success at Danville's Laura Lee Fellowship House and 4-H have teamed up to launch an organic gardening club. "A lot of them think their food comes from the grocery store," site coordinator STEPHANIE DIXON said of the mostly "city … Brought to you […]
Beginning Your Medicinal Herb Garden, Part 2 – Mother Earth News
Mother Earth News Beginning Your Medicinal Herb Garden, Part 2Mother Earth NewsI'm continuing my three-part series on starting your herbal garden. See part 1 here. I need to mention here that my assumption, again, is that you've done your research and have prepared your soil for planting. So many problems with plants can be … […]