Organic Gardening 101 - The key components fundamental to the practice of organic gardening are discussed in this article. read more

Water-conserving, Money-saving Tips for Summer Gardens - Summer 2009 may be a bit less dry than last year in some areas of the country, according to the National Weather Service's Seasonal Drought Outlook. But it still makes sense, both environmentally and economically, to conserve water as much as possible in your gardening and landscaping efforts...more

Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement - Early Spring is the time to get ready to grow your own seedlings! It's not really difficult, and can extend your growing season by many weeks... more

Gardening on a Dime - Growing your own plants can not only save you lots of money on your grocery bill, but a nice landscape can improve the value of your home. If you're creative, you can have a great garden with very little cost. Here are some of my favorite tips to get you started. read more

Two-step Seed Starting Method - If spring weather in your area tends to be cold and wet you may want to get a head start with tender plants such as tomatoes and peppers, by starting them indoors. This two-step method of seed starting protects the seedlings from possible attack by other living organisms and fowl weather until they become established. >> more How to Choose a Pot and Planter - There are signs all around us that spring will soon be here. The song birds are returning, buds are starting to appear on the trees, and the sales ads at all the garden centers and home improvement stores are filled with pictures of lush, healthy plants in pots and planters.. >> more Gardening Using Trees and Shrubs with Scent in Mind - Trees can affect the character of a garden and all gardens, however small, should have at least one. They make such a strong outline against the background and the sky. >> more Straw Bale Culture Technique - Straw bale culture is a form of soilless cultivation or hydroponics. The technique is quite effective at growing healthy plants and can grow tomatoes, peppers or even cucumbers to list a few. Root vegetables like turnips or carrots are not ideal for straw culture. >> more

Secrets of a Great Garden Revealed - The real secret to a great garden is so obvious that many people look right past it: great plants. Master gardeners know that not all plants are created equal. Put the right plant in the right place and an outstanding garden can be as easy as sunshine, water and a dash of plant food now and then. >> more

Five Must Have Ingredients for the Organic Gardener's Toolkit - For anyone contemplating the switch to organic gardening, here are a few ingredients that should be in every gardener's toolkit. >> more

10 Free Gardening Products - One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding alternative ways of coming up with the same, if not better, end result....more

Fall Prep Work makes for a Green Spring - Although it's tough to admit, summer is drawing to a close and backyard activities will soon be slowing down; but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of your lawn just as you would if spring were right around the corner. As a matter of fact, there are several things you can do now to get your lawn ready for winter and, ultimately, the following spring. >> more

Test Your Weed I.Q. - Test your knowledge with this basic weed IQ test to see if this year's gardening will be an up-hill battle or a walk in the park. >> more

Summer Pruning: Pinch an Inch - Summer pruning, pinching, isn't recommended for trees that are growing slowly since it will further slow down growth. It is most desirable with trees that naturally have a tendency to get much tall than we want them to be... more

Prepare for Seed Starting - How do you satisfy the gardening itch in the middle of winter? Easily! Start plants from seed. Now is a great time to get a jumpstart on the gardening season. >> more

Gardening Tips & Techniques - Simple ideas to help your garden grow. >> more

Plant Diagnosis - Plant diagnosis, how to tell what your plant may be suffering from. plus indoor gardening, insects, bulbs, toxic plants, herbs, aromatherapy, seed collecting, weeds, greenhouses, and much more. >> more

Horticulture Definitions - Some simple horticulture definitions to get you started in understanding the language of gardeners. >> more

Composting - Composting is easy. You don't need any special knowledge or equipment, and it takes only a little extra effort to collect your wastes and establish an active compost pile. Once you've got it going, it just about takes care of itself. >> more

Wildflower Seeds - Ten Easy Reasons Why You Should Plant - Ever since that time more and more plants have been introduced from around the world with very mixed results. Although many of the imports are now prized garden specimens, others are regarded as invasive weeds whose cultivation is actively discouraged eg Japanese Knotweed. The benefits of growing wildflowers are many, but here are just a few.... more

How To Root Succulent Plants With Leaf or Stem Cuttings - Succulents are perfect plants for xeriscape gardens and are easy to root and grow. Once you learn how easy it is to propagate succulent plants, it's a great way to expand your plant collection - and it's free! ! You can use this planting technique with succulent plants from the Crassula family like Jade, Spoon Jade and Crassula tetragona as well as other cactus and succulent plants. >> more