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The Negative Effects of Pesticides
Using pesticide lawn treatments are a common way for gardeners and farmers to keep unwanted pests and insects out of their fruits and vegetables. However, these chemicals can have a...
Kids Love Getting Dirty, So Let Them!
It is no secret that kids like to get dirty. It is also no secret that playing outdoors and encouraging children to become comfortable with nature is an important part...
The Top Garden Superfoods
The 7 Best Superfoods for your Organic Garden Although your own home garden can be the best source for organic produce, leaving you without concern for dishonest labeling or other...
Starting and Maintaining Your Own Survival Garden
These days, it seems like you have to sell your dietary soul to eat cheaply. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be costly...unless you grow your own! Yes, by establishing a...
Examples of Homemade, Organic Pesticides
Synthetic, chemical-laden pesticides can do more harm than good to a garden, lawn, or any other type of vegetation you might try to grow. Not only is the health of...
Proper Watering – When and When Not to Water Your Lawn or Garden
We all know plants need water to grow strong, but too much of anything isn’t a good thing. Let’s discuss some dos and don’ts when it comes to watering your...
Natural and Organic Pest Control
Poison-free Pest Control for Organic Gardening Aphids, scale insects, and other pests are a threat to any farm or garden, but pose a particular problem for organic gardening. For years, the...
How Foliar Feeding Can Save Endangered Crops
Foliar feeding involves applying fertilizer (nutrients and micronutrients) directly to the leaves of plants, as opposed to relying completely on the soil as a source for nutrients. Foliar feeding is...
How to Grow Nutrient Dense Food – A Beginner's Guide
Nutrient dense food is the organic farmer’s Holy Grail. The key to achieving a nutrient dense harvest is making sure the plants have ready access to the nutrients themselves. This...