When you start your own organic seeds, you'll be certain your garden plants are organically grown. However, using no pesticides, fungicides or chemical fertilizers may mean you'll have to endure less-than-perfect plants, foliage and fruit. If you...
Planting an organic vegetable or flower cutting garden can add beauty to your home while supporting and sustaining the environment. Organic gardening focuses on using natural techniques to fertilize soil, control pests and manage weeds. Even...
While chemicals once seemed the only way to combat gardening problems, current research offers effective ways to organically control the weeds and insects plaguing your vegetable patch. Natural products for fertilizing your plants and building...
Organic gardening is a wonderful way to provide healthy vegetables for your family. But, keeping insects out of the garden without using harsh chemicals can be a challenge. Organic pesticides can help turn your dream of a bountiful harvest into a...
Organic gardening is not a new idea; it's a fair bet that Eve's apple was pesticide free. Many gardeners are new to the idea, however, and figuring out the best organic pesticides can be confusing. Using organic pesticides is safer than trying to...
From plagues of grasshoppers to sap-sucking aphids to hungry deer and rabbits browsing through your vegetables, pests can wreak havoc on your garden. While chemical deterrents can drive off the pests, they may also leave behind chemical residue...
The Healing Garden Organics Wild Honey is a range of organic bath and body products, which include shower and body washes, face creams, body sprays and soaps. The product range may appeal to a number of people due to its organic certification and...
Organic fruit and vegetable gardening is all about what is left out of the garden rather than what goes in it. Organic gardeners grow plants without the addition of artificial fertilizers, soil additives, pesticides or herbicides, which means...
Powdery mildew, the name for a group of fungal diseases, appears as a dusty white or grayish coating on leaves, and affects both flowering plants and vegetables. Severe infestations can cause browning or yellowing leaves, as well as disfigured,...
A relative newcomer to organic farming, corn gluten meal emerged as a useful byproduct of the corn milling process. Researchers patented the corn gluten meal as a weed control substance in 1991, but it also has other benefits. Most garden centers...
You may have noticed corn gluten meal and clover seed in organic garden catalogues and wondered how to use them in your own garden. Both are known as organic "weed and feed" products because they pull double-duty as both herbicides and...
More organic fruit tree sprays exist than the novice orchardist might initially suspect. These sprays, whether home-brewed or store-bought, protect against specific insects and plant diseases. Check with your nursery or extension service to...
Organic vegetable gardening takes away the need for pesticides and chemicals and uses compost, mulch, and hardy vegetables to grow tasty, healthier plants. Organic potted vegetables merely need to be able to grow in a container while incorporating...
While lovers of pristine lawns may groan the loudest about gopher tunnels, vegetable gardeners also have reason to curse the crafty rodents. Just as rabbits and deer destroy the above-ground portions of edible plants, gophers attack root crops....
Most gardeners strive to achieve a neutral pH level in their edible and landscape gardens. But in some cases you'll want to bring the pH level lower than the neutral range of 6.5 to 7.5. In general, lovers of acidic soils--including blueberries,...
While some gardeners lug home bags of artificial 10-10-10 without giving much thought to their contents, organic growers struggle to figure out what those numbers mean -- and how to obtain earth-friendly equivalents. Plants need the "big three"...
There are a lot of reasons to eat organic food, most notably to reduce the potential chemicals you might ingest from non-organic food, and to limit the amount of toxins introduced into the environment in general. One way to ensure the food is...
Growing an organic vegetable garden at home makes it more convenient to include plenty of fresh vegetables in your diet. Using only organic seeds, plants and growing methods also reduces your exposure to pesticides and other potentially harmful...
A successful vegetable garden requires research and planning. You need to determine your locale's U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone to know which crops grow well in your area and when to plant and harvest them. The Department of...
There are a number of reasons facial skin can become red, including sunburn, food allergies and alcohol consumption, but the most common causes are sensitive skin and rosacea. People with sensitive skin are easily affected by environmental...
The short, bushy feverfew plant, also known as Chrysanthemum parthenium, has small, daisy-like flowers which grow in clusters. Its leaves are green, with lacily feathered edges and a spicy, aromatic scent. Feverfew is native to eastern Europe, but...
Herbs add zest and spice to your favorite dishes, and you don't have to settle for dry herbs from your grocer's spice rack when you can grow fresh herbs indoors all year. Whether you want to start your herbs from seed or take cuttings from outdoor...
Growing herbs in containers allows those with poor soil or with little yard space to benefit from herb gardening. Container-grown herbs also offer convenience when placed close to the kitchen. Most herbs do well in containers, including annuals...
Fruit flies lay their eggs close to the surfaces of the fruits that they are attracted to. Since fruit flies prefer warm, moist heat, the fruit that you leave on your counter rather than in the refrigerator, like unpeeled bananas and melons, is...
Cherries come in dozens of varieties, from the sweet Bing cherry to the tart Montmorency cherry that is popular for pies and cobblers. Cherries are notoriously difficult to ripen after they have been picked. Often cherries will not continue to...
Organic vegetables are those grown using natural growing methods, including avoiding the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides and using non-genetically modified seeds. Commercial producers of organic vegetables must comply with the...
Weeds not only look unsightly in a lawn, but may harbor insects and diseases that affect your landscape. Weeds also take nutrients and water away from growing grass. Many organic gardeners avoid lawns, reasoning that only homeowners willing to...
An apple tree makes a fine addition to any organic garden. The low-maintenance, hardy tree comes in dozens of varieties and will grow in most any climate. Keeping the trees organic can pose a tricky problem, but several organic apple tree sprays...
Lemon verbena, a perennial shrub known scientifically as Aloysia triphylla, contains an essential oil that aromatherapists value for its restorative effects. The plant originated in the South American countries of Argentina and Chile but is...
