Jess Grizzel: You need to start soon. Start with something like tomatos, carrots are good too. If you have a small area that gets morning sun but is shielded in the afternoon you can try an herb garden. Careful planting mint it will go everywhere and it's impossible to get rid of. Plant mint in a pot. Pumpkins, melons, cucumber can be more difficult (at least they have been in my experiance). I think they need certian watering schedules. Plant corn if you have room, you need to plant a few rows so that they will pollinate and seed (the cob is the seeds)....Show more
Shan Lanen: You too can Grow an Italian Herb GardenItaly is said to have some of the best cuisine in the world and, at the heart of that cuisine are their famous herbs. Growing your own organic Italian herb garden is sure to be rewarding and delicious. Whether indoors or outdoors, as additions to your vegetable garden or on their own, Italian herbs are a delight to both grow and eat. read moreGrowing Org! anic Fruit TreesThe advantages to growing fruit organically are obvious in the first bite. Your own organic fruit is not covered in arsenic (as some commercial apples are to lengthen shelf-life) or wax. Growing your own fruit means picking varieties for flavor, not looks or ability to travel. Your organic fruit may not be as picture perfect as the stuff you find in the grocery store, but fruit is to eat, not to take pictures of! read moreHow to Choose and Grow Heirloom CarrotsMulticolored heirloom carrots have captured the imagination of diners. Now you too can grow these ancient carrots at home. Heirloom carrots come in a variety of colors, white, yellow, pink, purple and of course, orange.read moreControl Insects with Garden Friendly TechniquesPests in your garden are just that: pests. Unwanted insects may eat and destroy your crops, a frustration for any farmer or gardener. Organic gardening is a means of controlling pests naturally, without the use of dangerous chemical! pesticides. There are many ways to control garden pests natur! ally that are also cheap, easy and good for the earth. read moreLet's Take a Look at Heirloom TomatoesIt is possible that there is nothing tastier than a home grown tomato picked right off of the vine. There is a world of difference between your own organic tomatoes and the tasteless things you find in the grocery store. Tomatoes are probably the most popular and rewarding crop and the many heirloom varieties available make it the most fun and interesting too. read moreOrganic Heritage VegetablesThose tomatoes, potatoes and carrots you see in the grocery all look relatively the same. The tomatoes are always red, round and shiny, and the carrots orange. These vegetables did not always look like this. There are hundreds of different varieties of these vegetables being grown around the world that you may have never even seen or heard of. read moreOrganic Gardening Means Befriending Beneficial InsectsNot all insects are pests. In fact, the majority of bugs living in your garden! are helping your plants to grow in numerous, unseen ways. If you are having a problem with pests in your garden, you probably have an imbalance of fauna or an imbalance of soil nutrients. The more insects and other fauna in your garden, the less likelihood the “pesky†ones have of surviving. You will find that most insects eat those moths and maggots that are eating your plants. read moreBring Your Garden to Life with Native Plants!But a better model is starting to take hold. Gardeners like Sara Stein, who’s wonderful book Noah’s Garden chronicles her education from fresh new suburbanite to committed native plant gardener, have started to explore the idea of the garden as not just a tableau for aesthetic reasons, but an integral working part of nature. It is possible to provide the basic necessities for a large number of species in a small space if you make sure to keep in mind the four pillars of habitat: Food, Water, Shelter, and Cover. read more About Organic Ga! rdening and Why it Should Matter to YouOrganic gardening is a simple he! althful way to convert living organisms into carbon compounds in a way that considers the whole of nature and its integral place in that scheme. There, all the definitions in one sentence. I’ll consider that my mission statement for organic gardening... read more How to Create a Beautiful Organic Garden!The leap from gardening with chemical fertilizers and pesticides to truly organic gardening can feel like a leap of faith. I came to this point of view gradually, as I work in the green industry, which is just starting to recognize the benefits of organic products (Here’s another place you can help save the planet; vote with your almighty consumer dollar by buying organic). read moreHow to: Organic Vegetable GardeningCreating a successful organic vegetable garden may take practice and your practice may span over several seasons. Do not become discouraged! Even one delicious homegrown tomato may make all of your work worthwhile. Organic gardening is the oldest method of c! ultivation, it's good for your family, and it's less expensive to do! You will find that organic vegetable gardening may become the most rewarding hobby, or lifestyle, you have ever undertaken. read moreGive Your Roses a Head StartPlanting Requirements for a New RoseA new rose bush can provide decades of beauty and enjoyment if properly planted and tended. The planting requirements for a new rose are both simple and important. The first months in a...Show more
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