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Plan for your organic garden by first choosing the best garden site given your space availability. A well suited vegetable garden will have ample amounts of natural sunlight, good water drainage, well maintained soil full of nutrients and be close to a source of water or irrigation system. If your location is less than ideal, you can... more »
According to the Organic Center, the results of over 100 studies conducted on organic vegetables indicate that organically grown vegetables contain higher levels of health promoting nutrients than those grown by non-organic methods. (See resources.) They are also free of pesticide residues that have been linked to cancer, chronic... more »
Growing an organic vegetable garden is a healthy, "green" practice that's also beneficial to the earth. But, what if you don't have room for a full garden? Can you still grow chemical-free vegetables for your dinner table? As long as you have a sunny balcony, deck or landing that gets at least eight hours of sun a day, there's no... more »
You don't need lots of land to have a vegetable garden. If you have a sizable courtyard, patio or porch, you can grow a fairly wide variety of vegetables in containers. Even if you only have a sunny doorstep in the city, you can grow a little salad garden that will serve you well. Growing vegetables in pots is also a great option if... more »
Eating fresh-picked corn or vine-ripened tomatoes is a life-altering experience. But where do you start? How do you choose from racks of seeds, catalog after catalog and rows upon rows of nursery seedlings? Successful small-scale farmers know what and when to plant, and how to start the crops. more »
Do you love having fresh vegetables, but don’t have room for a garden? Follow a few simple steps...
Learn how to plant, tend, and harvest your own vegetables, straight from your back yard garden....
Spring is in the air, and you may be getting the itch to get some dirt under your nails. Few...
Organic gardening is more than just a buzz word; it’s becoming a lifestyle choice for people...
When spring fever hits, it is hard to resist the temptation to go out and get your garden planted. However, you really should wait until there is... more »
Among the seemingly endless possibilities for an outside vegetable garden are raised beds, container gardens and plantings in narrow strips of... more »
Growing your own vegetables is a wonderful way to add vitamins and nutrients to your diet, as well as ensuring that you and your family eat the... more »
Many people are going organic for several reasons, while others choose not to embrace the increasing popularity of organic food. Organic... more »
It's easy to grow a vegetable garden, even with limited space. Several types of vegetables do quite well in containers on apartment balconies or... more »
People grew organic food for thousands of years--then got "advanced" and started pouring pesticides and chemicals on crops. Simply speaking, an... more »
Starting a vegetable garden from scratch may seem like an intimidating process for gardening novices; however, it's actually fairly... more »
The most important thing to remember when choosing vegetable plants is that it is better to succeed at growing something boring than fail at... more »
Being able to provide fresh vegetables for your family from your own backyard can be a very rewarding experience. When you start small and build... more »
Use organic fertilizers for the constant supply of slow-release nutrients your vegetable plants need to thrive. Provide your plants with the right... more »
Vegetable gardening is a popular pastime that dates back almost 11,000 years. Today's gardeners usually grow vegetables as a hobby, although a few... more »
Container vegetable gardens are perfect for anyone who lacks the space to put out a traditional garden. Even if the space is only a windowsill,... more »
Commercial pesticides can be poisonous to the environment. These toxins get into the soil and, eventually, into the water tables, causing unsafe... more »
To plow for a vegetable garden, you should consider the time of year, the plow you will use and how you will enrich the soil. Plowing an... more »
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