Will mulching reduce soil nitrogen?
Will mulching reduce soil nitrogen? Our 15 years of mulching experience and review of the research literature gives a clear answer: NO. In fact, mulching INCREASES soil nitrogen.
9 ways to get rid of lawn weeds without chemicals
Looking for natural ways to maintain an attractive, weed-free lawn without using harmful chemicals? Use these 9 methods to get growing better!
Deer-resistant plant guide: edibles, ornamentals, and natives!
Select deer-resistant plants to create a deer-proof garden! Use our lists of edible, ornamental, and native plants that deer don’t like.
Dad’s trick: how to keep deer out of your garden or yard (with video!)
Tired of deer eating your plants? Spending money on fixes that don’t work? Here’s how to keep deer out of your garden cheaply and effectively!
How to start a no-dig garden and do seasonal bed transitions
Find out how to start a no-dig garden and see how to do seasonal crop transitions in our beginner’s guide to no-dig gardening!
Tips for choosing the best raised beds for your garden
Need help figuring out which type of raised garden beds are the best match for you? The tips in this article will help you decide!
How to set up automated drip irrigation for potted plants
Find out how to set up an easy, automated drip irrigation system for your potted plants, no matter how few or how many potted plants you have!
Best EDIBLE plants to grow in shade (fruit, herbs & veggies)
This detailed list of fruits, herbs, and vegetables that grow in shade will help you fill your shaded yard or garden beds full of edible plants!
7 DIY organic lawn care tips you can start using today
Use these seven DIY organic lawn care tips to save time and money while creating a safe, attractive, environmentally-friendly home landscape.
How to start a garden today: top 10 tips
Trying to figure out how to start a garden? Here are our top-10 tips to get you started if you’re a new or beginning gardener.
Resources & Directory: Where to buy Organic Heirloom Seeds, Bulbs and Plants
Certified organic, heirloom, open-pollinated, GMO, hybrid… what does it all mean? Where should you get seeds and nursery plants? In this article, we’ll try to clear up confusion and provide helpful recommendations.
DIY grow lights: easily grow garden seedlings, microgreens, and more
These DIY grow lights are affordable, easy to set up, and can produce hundreds or even thousands of dollars in edible plants each year!
5 ways to grow a fall and winter garden no matter where you live
Would you like to be able to harvest fresh food from your very own fall and winter garden no matter where you live? Here’s how!
Our top 10 favorite pollinator plants for the summer garden
A list of our top-10 favorite pollinator plants for the summer garden, many of which are edible and medicinal.
Winter gardening with low tunnels
Winter gardening: get your own fresh, organic veggies year round. Here’s the information you’ll need to get growing!