If it weren’t for Squanto, our Pilgrim ancestors probably wouldn’t have made it in the New World. Squanto shared his extensive knowledge of hunting and gardening and helped the Pilgrims understand how to use the resources available in America. Learn his organic gardening methods that allowed the Pilgrims to recover from famine and be around for the first Thanksgiving. Read More
With so many people turning to organic dog foods made from whole foods, it’s not a bad time to think about making homemade food for your pooch. While a dog’s diet should center around meat, there are plenty of garden veggies that provide vitamins canines need or make a great snack! Read More
Soybeans are one of the most-grown commercial crops in the world, and they are used in a number of ways to feed the world. Since they are such an important food source, genetic engineering is often used in the commercial crops to make sure harvests don’t succumb to pests or poisons. When you grow at home, you can go organic and enjoy healthy, natural soybeans in a number of ways. Read More
Could it be so simple that the difference between organic and synthetic fertilizers comes down to gardener’s preference? Interestingly enough, plants can’t tell the difference; as long as they get the nutrients they need, the source doesn’t matter. But the two types of fertilizers do provide those nutrients in different ways. Read More
We come across some bizarre substances while trying to find the perfect additions to our garden soil. From manure to fish emulsion, the disgusting and unusual are top choices. One of the more macabre options are blood meal and bone meal. Read More
Compost works well as a soil amendment, but you can also use compost as a liquid fertilizer. When compost and water are steeped together, the resulting liquid is known as compost tea, an easy to apply liquid fertilizer that contains all the nutritional benefits of compost. Read More
Many people are choosing to go organic in the grocery store and in their own gardens. While organic foods have their benefits, the general public has a tendency to believe some of the myths associated with organic foods, and they’re not all true. Read More
Crop rotation is a system of deciding which vegetables to plant in your garden and where to plant them from one year to the next. The main goals of rotating crop positions are to maintain soil fertility and lessen the risk of soil-borne diseases. The practice has been followed by commercial growers for years, but it is also important for the organic home grower. Read More
Composting is an excellent way to create nutritious fertilizer for your garden while reducing your family’s landfill contribution. If there’s one negative thing to be said about composting, it’s the work involved in flipping it. A compost tumbler can make this chore easier, and you can even make the contraption yourself! Read More
We already know that William and Kate are a new breed of royals. This down-to-earth young royal couple are very modern and have modern global interests, including sustainability. Even when it comes to the tradition and ritual of their Royal Wedding, they’re choosing to do things in a more sustainable way. Read More
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