Growing fresh herbs through the winter under lights is easy. Here’s how.
Optimal pH levels are critical to healthy plants and high yields in both soil and hydroponics gardening.
There are many reasons to eat organically. Better taste is one.
More and more gardeners are growing inside their homes under lights.
Like sprouts, radish, beet and other young greens make nutritious salad additions.
Tips on raising nutritious sprouts right in your own kitchen … organically!
Healthy soil is the basis of healthy plants and a healthy environment.
How to properly use beneficial insects to control garden pests.
Safe, effective and simple – pest control at its very best.
Attracting or importing “the good bugs” into your yard or garden is a great way to reduce the number of insect pests.
Tips and techniques for high-yield, raised bed vegetable gardens.
Pesticides on our produce, GMOs in our food… how do we protect our families? Grow your own.
A garden filled with flowers will brighten up and enliven any landscape.
Many houseplants are easy to grow, but they must be given appropriate care in order to thrive.
Our handy guide makes it easy to select the best light for growing plants indoors.
Welcome to Planet Natural’s Blog, a clearinghouse for all things green and growing.
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