To understand organic garden you need to understand Mother Nature and respect her ways.. Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. --Francis Bacon (1561-1626) You can often hear people say, “Back ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Urine for a real shock. Gardeners are pouring pee onto their plants, saying human urine contains nutrients that make flora thrive. However, simply unzipping your pants and watering your plants won’t ...

Autumn brings cold weather, fallen leaves, and yard work. While raking up leaves consider using them for next year’s vegetables. Is leaf compost good for vegetable gardens? It’s some of the most ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

“Feed the soil and not the plant” is the holy mantra of organic gardening. The organic movement started in the 1900s when modern-large scale agricultural practices were being adopted. Organic ...

I’m looking at the 10-day forecast, and we are about to have — or are already having — our first prolonged heat wave of the season. And while sun-seekers love to bask in the hot weather (it helps melt ...

Soil tests are available through the Spokane Conservation District for $30. Go to https://bit.ly/2ZieQGt for details on how to take the samples and submit them To review the list of products, ...

Prepare your garden for heatwaves with mulch, deep morning watering, smart shade, irrigation checks and lawn tweaks. A quick set-up now saves plants later.

Composting is a great option for folks to keep food and green waste out of their local waste streams. According to the NC ...