In its efforts to ensure the safety of food, the US government may actually be ignoring the real problem while shutting down small organic farms. So says the Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based farm policy research [ … ]
Bacteria Almost all soil scientists agree that soil organisms must have organic materials; “if one feeds the soil micro-organisms, they will feed the plant.” Not only does seaweed, both dried and liquid, increase the rate [ … ]
For many of us, this time of year is still cold and snowy, but the days are lengthening, and warmer temperatures are on the way. It’s so tempting to break out the seeds! But planting [ … ]
If you are planning on finally getting your garden started come spring, you might be surprised that some of your planting actually should begin when it’s extremely cold out. Indoor planting, that is. Seed-starting indoors [ … ]
Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year? If so, consider making resolutions that could benefit your garden. Here are seven: 1. Use what you have Many people will say they want to have [ … ]
As we enjoy the changing seasons and the vibrant colors that come with autumn, we prepare ourselves for cooler temperatures and the raking and gathering of fallen leaves. For gardeners, this doesn’t mean an added [ … ]
There are many ways to extend the growing season through the winter in cold temperate climates. This can be done by using cold frames, greenhouses, row covers, and raised beds, as well as mulching heavily [ … ]
I’ve had an herb garden for as long as I can remember, and there are more than a few things I’ve learned the hard way. The biggest lesson was complacency with my herb harvests. The [ … ]
Have you ever thought about planting garlic bulbs during fall? Garlic grown in late autumn tends to be bigger, tastier and just plain better, probably because the roots have all winter to get established before [ … ]
There’s a smelly pest in the US, from its native Asia. The brown marmorated stinkbug is an insect that’s proven difficult to contend with. But it’s not that unpleasant smell they release that makes these [ … ]
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