Gardeners are using fewer chemicals than ever, but that doesn’t mean fertilizers are unsafe. Here’s how to balance organic ...

Which organic garden soil should I buy? Beyond warmer weather and longer days, the onset of spring means it’s time to sow seeds and break out the gardening gloves. One of the most important things to ...

Centuries of agriculture have depleted our soils causing the nutrient-density of fruits, grains and vegetables to decline dramatically, but the process of returning soil to true fertility is widely ...

Before designing your garden, observe the amount of sunlight in your yard. Choose a sunny spot with easy access to a rainwater collection barrel or hose. Next, decide if you want to build raised ...

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

If asked to define organic farming, people’s responses would probably include the prohibition of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, but could also touch on native pollinators, micronutrients, ...

Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice for your garden.

Organic gardening is a method of growing plants without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. Instead, organic gardeners rely on natural methods to promote ...