Organic Gardening

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  • What to Plant Now: Leafy Greens

    Sow leafy greens in late summer to reap abundant crops in the fall.

  • Watch Out For Killer Compost

    An herbicide produced by Dow AgroScience, aminopyralid, has been responsible for killing thousands of home gardens across Great Britain. The chemical is found in two brands of herbicide commonly sold in the U.S. and used in pastures grazed by horses, cattle and other livestock. Aminopyralid can persist in manure or previously treated straw, threatening tomatoes, lettuce, beans and other sensitive crops with which these come into contact. Here’s how you can protect your garden, even if the EPA won’t.

  • Three's Not a Crowd

    Growing the three sisters (corn, beans, squash) in the same plot of land actually helps yield healthier crops of each.

  • Spiders in Your Bathtub?

    Suddenly it seems like spiders are everywhere, which makes many people uneasy. Fear not! Autumn's awesome arachnids can be fun to watch and easy to capture using no-touch methods.

  • Make Your Lawn Naturally Beautiful

    Who needs pesticides and synthetic fertilizers? Many common lawn chemicals are associated with a number of health risks for humans,and can also be harmful to wildlife. But fortunately, growing a beautiful eco-friendly lawn is easier than you think. A little early maintenance can help prevent serious problems, and when pest and weed issues do arise, there are many less toxic solutions to choose from. You may also find you have fewer lawn worries than you think: Some weeds are actually beneficial to have in your yard, and you may decide that you can live with them, if not love them!

  • How to Start a Compost Pile

    Making compost is 1-2-3 easy — layer green and brown vegetable matter, keep it barely moist and stir regularly. It can easily be done in a corner of your garden or back yard. This article will get you started.

  • Gardening for Keeps

    A garden that is efficiently laid out and attractive to look at will be more fun to work in. By developing permanent growing beds, your soil will be able to mature over the years into airy loose soil. Paths, spaced to allow you to move hoses and tools, encourage you to spend more time in your garden, enjoying the fruits of your labor.

  • Can Milk Control Brown Rot?

    Brown rot is a serious disease of peaches, plums, and other stone fruits. For organic gardeners, spraying at-risk fruits with a milk solution can give good control.

  • Bats In the Corn Field

    Learn how bats can be beneficial for organic farmers, dramatically reducing the need for costly and harmful pesticides.

  • All about Growing Spinach

    Choosing to grow crisp, delicious spinach of unique varieties in fall, winter and spring can lead to great nutritious eating right from your backyard. Find out how to grow several varieties such as smooth-leafed, savoyed and semi-savoyed in your garden at home. By knowing the basics of when and how to plant, you can produce a successful harvest. Learn other handy hints such as saving seeds for your next harvest, and pest and disease prevention tips.