Natural Organic Holiday Shopping … for Kids!
Gardening gifts for children; fun, educational, and great for the entire family.
Winter Care for Houseplants
Light and humidity help plants thrive indoors during the cold, dark months.
Landscaping With Native Grasses
Native and ornamental grasses add texture, movement to the xeriscape.
Forcing Bulbs for Winter Color — Indoors
Planning and proper planting can put beautiful blossoms in your home for the holidays.
Allelopathy and the Science of Companion Planting
How ryegrass and other allelopathic plants can cut weeds and boost fertility.
Beauty Bark or Living Ground Cover?
We love mulch, but why not fill empty space with something green and living?
Small Business = Local Business
The value of locally owned businesses to our communities, to ourselves.
Gourd
Dried, carved or used in centerpieces, gourds from the garden bring color, cheer to the Thanksgiving season.
Natural Insect Control With Bats
Bats feed on pests from cucumber beetles to termites. Put them to work for you.
Starting a Home Orchard: Plan Ahead
Now’s the time to consider planting fruit trees in the spring.
Garden Tasks for November
The growing season isn’t over until the ground freezes.
Beekeeping, Small Farming, and the Environment
Lessons from the hive about pesticides, organic practice and sustainability.
