How to Control Turnip Mosaic Virus
Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV) can be a severe disease on cabbages and other types of brassicas. Many weeds are hosts to this virus. This makes the situation worse for growers…
How to Prevent Southern Blight on Your Tomato Plants
Sclerotium rolfsii Southern blight is dreaded by home gardeners and commercial growers alike. The Sclerotium rolfsii fungus that causes the disease is believed to be able to lie dormant in…
What They Need and When They Need It
We all think about the nutrition we need in our own diets, time and time again. At least, I certainly hope that the majority of you out there do! Are…
Use Beneficial Nematodes to Combat Insect Pests
Are predatory insects plaguing your garden? While there are many types of beneficial nematodes, insecticidal ones are naturally occurring microscopic organisms that live and feed on insects in the soil.…
Organic Gardening 101: How to Get Started
Does the idea of starting an organic garden seem complicated or daunting? You’ll have to ditch convenient products like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, but switching to natural methods is probably…
How to Plant Your First Vegetable Garden
So, you’ve decided to plant a vegetable garden. Congratulations! You’ve made an excellent choice with far-reaching benefits. Not only will you have a source of inexpensive, fresh vegetables, you’ll also…
How to Use Eggshells in the Garden
While eggs may be the delight of many home cooks, eggshells can be the bane of many home composters. I remember my reaction when I dug in to harvest my…
How to Make and Use Comfrey Tea Fertilizer
Fertilizing gardens can be costly, especially if you are an organic grower. And even fertilizers labeled organic may contain some undesirable chemicals. They are also packaged in plastic, made in…
9 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening
Gardeners love spending time outdoors working the soil and tending the garden, but we’re always on the lookout for ways to reduce labor and increase production – and raised bed…
Learn How to Use Cover Crops in the Garden
Are you looking to grow your garden in a smarter, more ecologically sound way? A way that reduces or eliminates the need for synthetic fertilizers, and is better for the…