Here’s how I made a cheap, all-purpose organic pesticide for my herb & vegetable garden. It can be used on a variety of insects that live in the

Many people incorrectly assume that growing your own mushrooms is difficult. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you can grow a carrot, or a potato, you

It’s time to throw out that “Miracle Grow”… If you’re serious about making your garden healthier and more organic, by reducing (or completely eliminating) the need for chemical

On the path to becoming more self sufficient, one thing we should always strive for is to make the most of every resource & space that’s available for us to utilize.

Bored with the pots you use for container gardening? This summer, refresh your landscape and boost your curb appeal with our fun ideas for container gardens. When I

If you’re anything like me, you love to garden not only for the amazing nutrient-dense food that a garden provides your family and community, but also for the

Our friends over at Worm Farming Secrets sent us in these great little success stories from some of their newsletter readers. These people are maintaining pest and disease

“As an ornamental gardener, I’m used to growing hops as a summer screen for  chicken coops, bare walls and other elements in the garden that can be unsightly. It’s

“I’ve read articles about growing beets for sugar, but beets are a cold weather crop, something that, other than the last few days, we just don’t have much

“One of our most frequently asked questions on the farm is, “Should I prune my tomato plants?” followed closely by, “How do I prune tomatoes?” There are some

“As a committed lazivore, I’ve always loved the idea of no dig gardening. It requires minimal labor. It allows natural systems to do the work for you. And

“At least how I grew rice in my backyard anyway. I’m sure there are plenty of ways to do it but this is what worked for me. I

“The peach is a semi-hardy deciduous woody perennial tree. A standard-sized peach tree will grow to 25 feet tall and just as wide if not pruned. A dwarf

“In recent years, concerns have mounted over the environmental impacts of pollinator decline, giving rise to focused conservation efforts by average families to protect, enhance, and foster agricultural

“Spring is fast approaching and if you are a gardener like me you are thinking about how quickly you can get your hands in the soil and get

“For me, summertime conjures up magical childhood memories of climbing trees, catching lightening bugs and playing daylong games of hide-and-seek in the lingering twilight well past 9 at