When you think organic, you think completely natural—what could be easier than that? On the contrary, there’s a lot more to organic gardening than it sounds. Even if you’re familiar with gardening, ...
The desire for products that are guaranteed pesticide-, hormone- and antibiotic-free is so strong that it has spawned a booming organic gardening industry. Organic gardening involves an entire regimen ...
Winter and spring are exciting for gardeners: We receive seed catalogs, look at beautiful photos, and imagine that bounty filling our kitchens. But with all the choices available, how can we plan a ...
This garden maximizes yields by growing cut-and-come-again crops, such as chard, and by growing vertically on a trellis. Discover these backyard vegetable gardening tips and tricks to save time and ...
A good garden layout makes all the difference. It’s what turns a random patch of plants into a space that feels calm, useful, and inviting. Whether you’re working with a tiny yard or a bigger area, ...
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 ...
Gardeners have their fingers on the pulse of the planet. Every time we pull a weed by hand rather than douse it with chemicals, we’ve chosen health over a poisonous quick fix. When we plant a native ...
As gifted a writer as she is a gardener, Lovejoy is always a pleasure to read, and her lyric prose is at the heart of this inspired and inspiring volume for the intermediate gardener that offers a ...
It is not too early to start thinking about spring and organic gardening.At Beaver Brook Conservation Center, a dozen workshops are being offered in the coming weeks to help gardeners prepare for the ...
The Bowdoin Organic Garden has been an integral part of the College's sustainability mission since 2005. The Organic Garden has been an integral part of Bowdoin since 2005. Growing vegetables, fruit, ...