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Biodiverse Gardens Improve Pollination, Harvests, and Pest Control

A biodiverse garden has a wide variety of plants, food crops, birds, insects and other living species. Such diversity enhances …

When It Rains, It Pours! How To Cope With Too Much Moisture In The Garden

Drought-proofing a garden is one issue many gardeners have to tackle at some point, but an equally problematic issue can …

The Case For Calcium: Why It’s Essential To Your Garden

When many people think of helping plants achieve big yields, the prominent three NPK supplements often come to mind. Growers …

A Gardener’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency, Health, and Happiness

About six years ago, Liz Zorab knew that something wasn’t right. She had gained weight, her hearing and vision were …

The Dos and Donts of Reusing Substrates

Have you ever considered reusing substrates? It’s a practice that few people follow but one that can save money, time, …

5 Cool Ways to Conserve Garden Soil

Soil is not an infinite resource. The United Nations predicts we only have 60 years of topsoil left; it’s more …

How To Make An Organic Houseplant Fertilizer

We don’t refer to houseplants as ‘plant babies’ for no reason! Showering our indoor flowers and greenery with a little …

The Dangers of Overwatering the Garden, Even During a Heatwave

Fight Pests, Diseases, and Improve Soil Health with Vermicast

Going Away? Vacation Planning for Container Gardens

Gardens aren’t all that different from pets. We love them, and when we go away on vacation, they need to …

Warped Strawberries? Why It Happens And How To Fix Them

Permaculture Diaries: Why Raising Chickens in the Forest is Best

Chickens are native to the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia. But over the last approximately 8,000 years, they have been …

Tips For Removing Weeds From The Garden

For most of us, weeding is one of the least pleasurable aspects of having a garden and a cause for …

Pesto an Awesome By-Product of Cover Cropping the Garden

Cover cropping is something I love to do; it’s like pressing reset on the garden bed you’re working on. Cover cropping …

Making Urban Agriculture More Accessible With Table Gardens

In North America, about 85% of people live in urban areas. Since many of them are in condos or apartments …

Garden Tea Party: Give Your Seedlings And Roses A Boost With This Easy Alfalfa Tea

We all want the best for our seedlings, right? If you’re looking to give your babies a growth-enhancing nitrogen boost, …

Chitin: The Secret To Organic Gardening

What do crustaceans, insects, oyster shells, fish scales, and fungi all have in common? These organisms all contain an interesting …

Choose The Best Seedlings With These Tips

As the snow melts away and the weather warms up, it can only mean that planting time is just around …

Growing A Garden For Health and Well-Being

…and wildlife—a place to escape, explore and play. I didn’t value the health benefits of this opportunity as a child, but I do now. Health Benefits of Gardening A review…

Why Is There Mold Growing In My Seedling Tray?

When starting seeds indoors, a humidity dome or plastic wrap can help maintain moisture and warmth, two elements that significantly …