Gardening Basics

Dwarf pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a small tree (2 feet high) that bears bright orange and reddish trumpet-shaped flowers. The dwarf species, which has dark green leaves, is native to the...

There are as many reasons to use raised beds as there are ways to create them. Vegetables and ornamentals alike get more air circulation in raised beds, and tend to make more efficient use of...

Heather is a robust, colorful perennial shrub that is native in cold, damp climates and can grow well in rocky, acidic soil with little to no fertilizer. Heather foliage comes in a wide range of...

Now that the seasons are changing, there are many ways you can start preparing for a beautiful home and yard next spring. Many of us have started gardening in the past few years, and now our...

Forsythia bushes have beautiful yellow spring foliage. They are easy to grow individually or as hedges. They thrive even under the harshest conditions and will reward you each year with plentiful...

The sweetest, mildest garlic available to you comes from your own backyard. Garlic has been a staple of diets since the beginning of time because it makes every dish taste better. Imagine...

Many home gardeners make a great effort to tend to their lawn and gardens during the more temperate months of the year. Come winter, however, it is all too easy to slack off. By taking some late...

A little bit of maintenance in the fall goes a long way toward making your lawn look GREAT in the spring and summer, and will also winterize your grass. Spend some time outside on a beautiful...

Mexican heather is a lacy plant, also known as "artificial heather," with a fern-like texture and tiny white, purple, or pink flowers. The flowers continuously bloom in either partial shade or...

As fall creeps up on us, the garden will slowly come to a rest for the winter. It will not be long before it is time to start getting it ready for spring again. How you prepare your garden in the...

As fall creeps up on us, the garden will slowly come to a rest for the winter. It will not be long before it is time to start getting it ready for spring again. How you prepare your garden in the...

Mountain Spring tomatoes are fast becoming a mainstay in the produce section of grocery stores. Grown first in North Carolina, these luscious, round, bright-red tomatoes are a hearty variety that...

Romaine lettuce seeds are fun and easy to grow. Romaine lettuce is a cool weather plant and can be started in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Romaine lettuce has a longer growing...

Getting your garden ready for Winter will make your garden easier to plant next spring. It will also be nearly pest free.

You can start a vegetable garden any time of the year, even if you live in an area with cold winters. If you are fortunate enough to live where the growing season is longer, then you have more...

Although most gardens have been planted during the early spring, there are certain herbs and vegetables that produce throughout the summer and which can planted even during early summer and late...

Storing daffodil bulbs is best done by keeping them in the ground through the winter, or by storing them in bins or paper bags to keep them dry for the following spring. Store away daffodil bulbs...

To make sure a lawn mower will start in the spring, change the air filter, spark plugs, oil and gasoline before attempting to use it. Make sure the lawn mower starts in the spring with tips from a...

Inoculate pea seeds before planting them in a spring garden. Start planting peas in a garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic gardener.

Rhubarb plants can thrive year-round in a spring garden given the right care and attention. Plant rhubarb for spring with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional...

When planting potatoes for a spring garden, start before the heat of the summer. Start growing potatoes with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic gardener.

When transplanting peas for a spring garden, don't forget to add compost to the soil. Transplant peas to a spring garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a...

When planting spinach for a spring garden, add mulch to increase chances of germination. Seed spinach for a garden with tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic...

Beets and radishes can be planted very close together in a spring garden. Seed beets and radishes for a garden with tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic...

When planting a spring garden, use hardy plants such as leeks to shield more delicate plants from pests. Learn about companion cropping for a garden in this free video on gardening and farming...

Gladiola bulbs are perennial plants and should show within two weeks of planting in a spring garden. Find out how to plant gladiola bulbs in this free video on gardening and farming from a...

The Siberian iris should be divided and planted in the fault line of a spring garden. Plant Siberian iris bulbs with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional...

When transplanting onions to a spring garden, start with very small bulbs and pair the crop with companion plants. Learn how to companion crop onions in this free video on gardening and farming...

Corn will sprout sooner in a spring garden if it can be germinated in fertile soil. Plant corn for spring with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic...

Use plant cuttings and start early to get a more robust garden in the spring. Get an early start on a spring garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional...

Plant garlic bulbs for a spring garden right before the first freeze. Add garlic to a garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic gardener.

Treat garden soil with hummus to have healthy garlic plants in the spring. Transplant garlic into a garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic...

Choose the shadiest part of a spring garden for a lettuce crop. Plant lettuce in a garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic gardener.

Nursing baby goats is not difficult; simply use a bottle to simulate an utter. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from an experienced farmer...

Bees are vital to crops and farmers because they facilitate pollination and permaculture gardening. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from...

Mulching fallow beds that have not been planted will enrich the soil and break it up in preparation for planting. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening...

Pruning gold raspberries requires special attention since they are a unique fruit tree and specialized for certain climates. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring...

Both lime and asparagus require large amounts of compost or fertilizer to grow correctly and healthy. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips...

Manure is a great form of fertilizer because it quickly breaks down compost and ground. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from an...

Retaining walls for crops hold the moisture, maximize root zone, and allow for growing more crops. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from...

Crop covering is a great way to repair damaged ground and prepare it for planting. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from an experienced...

Starting a compost pile sounds intimidating, but it is actually very simple because nature wants to break down these components. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring...

Aerating a compost pile will speed up the decomposition process by adding more air to the process. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from...

Fencing is very important to farms because it keeps the crops organized and labeled and it sets planting boundaries. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening...

Strawberries are a good crop because they bloom throughout the year and give fruit. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from an experienced...

Determining winter damage and deciding what needs to be done to prepare for next year's crops is the first step in farming. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring...

Many times winter damages some plants and when they are harvested, there is plant debris left behind. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips...

Trimming and pruning fruit trees during spring gardening stimulates the tree and opens up space in the middle to grow. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening...

Putting down a sheet of mulch helps with fertilization and weed control in crops. Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from an experienced...

Planting flower bulbs is very rewarding. For about an hour of work, you can have years of blooms every spring. It's best to plant in late fall if you have cold winters. If you don't get...