Pruning 101: Trimming Advice For Plants, Trees and Shrubs
We often get a ton of questions about pruning and trimming plants, shrubs and trees so we hope this Pruning...
Composting Facts and Statistics
Composting allows waste organic material to be returned to the earth, replacing soil nutrients lost through agriculture. This process creates...
Mulch Frequently Asked Questions
What is mulch? Mulch is any material placed on top of the soil to cover and protect it. Common mulches...
No I Don’t Test My Soil
I have to confess, I am a lazy gardener. So it’s no surprize I’ve never bothered to test my garden’s...
How To Make Seed Bombs
I’ve been wanting to make seed bombs for quite some time. I like the idea of guerrilla gardening and claiming...
How To Make Soil Fertile Naturally
Improving Soil Texture Natural soil improvement can be a continual process. It often takes many years to build a productive...
How and When To Use Organic Fertilizers
A few years ago when I joined the community garden I was introduced to organic gardening. I had no idea...
Controlling Snails Organically
In the end of April, when the snow pile covering my garden finally disappeared I discovered the worst case of...
Assessing Your Garden’s Soil
Touch test (approximate method) The garden soil in which your plants grow help to hold the plant upright, supply food,...