Sustainable Gardening

[...] year to do some planning ahead! A garden planner is very helpful if you want to set up your vegetable garden in the most efficient and attractive way. You will be able to harvest many more delicious [...]

[...] a freshly picked tomato while it is still warm from the summer sun! When you grow your own vegetable garden, you can experience this little piece of heaven all season long. However, growing [...]

[...] We've already covered some of the costs involved in starting a vegetable garden and now we're going to discuss a few more. That way you’re going into this endeavor with [...]

[...] If you take a look at the average garden bed you're likely going to find your standard vegetable garden staples. Neat rows of carrots, nicely staked peas, and plump red radishes are great choices, [...]

[...] There are living creatures that you want in your compost bin such as microbes and red earthworms, and then there are the creatures you want to stay away [...]

[...] and occupations utilizing this environmentally friendly resource. A homeowner can create a compost bin or pile to reduce the amount of trash they are throwing away.  As an added benefit they are [...]

[...] yard and require a small amount of planning ahead of time. After you pick a location for your compost bin or pile (ensure it is in an easily accessible location) you may want to start with [...]

[...] product is called).  There are also quite a few items that should never go into your compost bin.  Listed below are just some of the materials you should not try to compost, and why it [...]

[...] Have you ever wondered exactly what a “kitchen garden” is or how it differs from a regular vegetable garden? For starters, a kitchen garden or [...]

[...] A well-planned potager, or kitchen garden, can be a beautiful and enticing way to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs [...]

[...] We talk a lot about sustainable gardening here, but we also talk about organic gardening, and although they may have some [...]

As you probably know, growing some of your own food - especially in a sustainable manner - is important in helping to preserve both our environment an [...]

If you've never heard of Will Allen, prepare to be informed and inspired! Will founded GrowingPower.org over 15 years ago to help people learn to grow [...]

[...] fruits instead? It would be nice, but not everyone has the space available to grow a fruit garden in their yard or home... or do they? While any kind of gardening is a space intensive [...]

[...] is common sense, but it never hurts to have a few extra tips on hand for taking care of your fruit garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardening pro or a greenhorn green thumb [...]

[...] put in the time and effort, and you're finally ready to sit down and reap the rewards of your fruit garden but... what exactly are you supposed to do with this bountiful harvest? Well, the simple [...]

[...] grow in a very small area! All it takes is a little creative thinking. Unfortunately, many gardeners focus only on the area under their feet. Given that most plants are grown in soil, this line [...]

[...] Have you ever stopped to think about your vegetable gardening goals? If you are like many gardeners, you may find your main motivation is simply to get outside and reconnect with nature by [...]

[...] A no-dig vegetable garden is an excellent option for many gardeners, especially for those who want to have an organic vegetable garden. It is probably based on [...]

[...] video shows the transformation of one man's backyard lawn into a beautiful, sustainable, organic vegetable garden. He shows and describes in step-by-step detail such things as building his rainwater [...]

[...] is an excellent option for many gardeners, especially for those who want to have an organic vegetable garden. It is probably based on traditional gardening methods but became popular in the mid- [...]

There are many reasons to grow your own vegetables. You get to eat food that hasn't been tainted with chemicals and you feel great satisfaction that y [...]

We've already covered some of the costs involved in starting a vegetable garden and now we're going to discuss a few more. That way you’re going int [...]

When choosing a location for your compost, the most common location for a compost pile or bin is in close proximity to your kitchen and/or garden.  Y [...]

[...] it will destroy the seeds during the heat phase. After you have picked a level site for your composting bin, you will need a good base for the bottom made of leaves and high-quality soil.  The leaves [...]