Just because the garden is asleep doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do for winter gardeners. Winter gardening takes advantage of little or no plant growth at this time of year to force us to concentrate on admittedly less attractive,…
Category: Organic Gardening
Taking Care Of Your Holiday Flowers
Christmas nowadays is celebrated as early as November right after the celebration of Halloween. For a holiday that speaks of good tidings and cheer, people get excited and get caught up to boast their own Christmas spirits and cheerfulness through…
The future is rain barrels.
A rain barrel is a nifty little invention that’s been in use for centuries, but in recent years they have made a come back. High water bills, global warming and water restrictions have all made the rain barrel more than…
Green Run aMUCK.
Okay, so last year I was begging for rain. They said Oklahoma was the driest it had been since the dust bowl. But THIS year, oh my… like they say, be careful what you wish for… The two raised beds…
How You Can Control Hummingbird Feeder Pests Such as Ants, Bees and Wasps
The same sugar solution that attracts your Hummingbirds will also be attractive to ants, bees and wasps. Not only will they drink, they will also contaminate the nectar and sometimes even keep the Hummingbirds from using the feeder. Ants getting…
Lady Bugs Are Your #1 Natural Pest Control
First, this bug has many names. Some of it’s names are: lady bugs ladybugs lady beetle asiatic lady beetle Asian Lady Beetle Asian Lady Bugs Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle The Ladybird Beetle is the correct name for a Lady bug…
Sunflowers – A Complete Guide to Selecting and Growing
Congratulations on your interest in growing sunflowers! The sunflower is one of the most widely recognized flowers of all time. It emits a sense of warmth and joy. This large flower blooms in a wide variety of yellows, pinks, and…
How to weed out back pain and sciatica symptoms when gardening. Hints and tips for a bad back.
If you love your garden as much as I do and you have backache, pinched sciatic nerve symptoms, sciatica or one of the many back pain issues you may be wondering if you can ever garden again. Gardening can be…
What is Organic Composting?
Making compost will help you reduce pollution and cut down that landfill! Your plants will grow healthier and look happier for it and it will save you money on fertilisers too. Our local council in Manchester has now given us…
Required Components of a Compost Pile…
Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter. Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can make good quality compost. It can be compared to cooking as art…
Aerated Compost Tea, The New Organic Fertilizer
Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now, there’s something even better and that’s compost tea. If you start with a good compost you’ll have a versatile elixir for all your garden needs. Compost tea helps prevent foliage…
Organic Gardening…The Better Way to Grow
Organic vegetable gardening, the benefits to you and your family are huge. Would you rather eat fresh lush vegetables without the fear of insecticides and chemicals? Would you like to feed your family a natural food, full of antioxidants and…