Organic Gardens

Tree Guild Permaculture – How To Plant A Tree Guild

Creating a tree guild provides a natural, self-sustaining, useful landscape that encompasses several plant species, each with its own purpose and benefit to the others. What is a tree guild? Use the information in this article to learn more.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Jojoba Garden Uses – Tips On Using Jojoba Oil In The Garden

Horticultural oils include mineral oil and other petroleum derivatives as well as plant-derived oils accepted in organic farming and gardening. Jojoba oil is a natural, plant-based horticultural oil. Learn more about jojoba pesticide in this article.

By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez

Cardboard Garden Ideas – Tips On Reusing Cardboard For The Garden

If you have recently moved, there is something fun you can do with all those cardboard boxes besides fill up your recycle bin. Reusing cardboard for the garden provides compostable material, kills pesky weeds and help you get a new bed ready quickly. Learn more here.

By Bonnie L. Grant

How To Grow An Organic Garden

Nothing compares to the plants grown in an organic garden. Nearly anything can be organically grown in the home garden. Read this article for more information on creating organic gardens.

By Kat Yares

How To Make & Use Hot Pepper Spray For Plants – Simple DIY Pest Repellent

We all know that pepper spray repels the bad guys, right? So it isn't necessarily a stretch to think that you could repel insect pests with hot peppers. This article provides additional information, including a DIY homemade natural pest repellant using hot peppers.

By Amy Grant

Push-Pull Pest Control – Learn About Using Push-Pull In Gardens

Because of the harmful effects from chemical pesticides, farmers and gardeners all over the world have been implementing newer, safer pest control methods. One such method is push-pull technology. Click here to learn more about how push-pull works.

By Darcy Larum

What Is Regenerative Agriculture – Learn About Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture is a concept that can easily be adapted to the home garden. Learn methods to enrich and preserve the soil and contribute to a healthier planet.

By Mary H. Dyer

Sugar On Weeds: Using Sugar To Kill Weeds In Lawn And Gardens

If you're searching for a pet and child-friendly method of weed control, you'll find a surprising ingredient right in your kitchen cupboards: sugar! Learn more about sugar weed control in this article.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Weed It and Reap: How To Weed Your Garden Naturally

For the sake of the environment - and your pocketbook - herbicides should always be a last resort when all else fails. Learn about controlling weeds without chemicals in this article. Click here for more information.

By Mary H. Dyer

Sustainable Victory Garden: Planting A Garden For Climate Change

Reducing our carbon footprint is one way to slow the progression of climate change. The Climate Victory Garden initiative is another. Learn more here.

By Laura Miller

Plants That Fight Fleas And Ticks - Natural Flea Remedy

Warmer weather means tick and flea season, but there are plenty of plants, maybe right in your garden, that repel fleas and ticks. Learn more here.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

DIY Plant Collar Ideas: Making A Plant Collar For Pests

By Amy Grant

Natural Home Pesticides: Organic Garden Pest Control

Organic garden pest control is on the minds of many gardeners these days. Take a look at some natural insect repellents you can make for the garden in this article. Read here for more info.

By Heather Rhoades

Earth Conscious Gardening Ideas: How To Make Your Garden Earth Friendly

Lots of people are looking for ways to join in on green gardening trends. Environmentally friendly gardens start with a conscious decision to go back to natural ways of maintaining your landscape. For some earth conscious gardening ideas and tips, click here.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Is Organic Better – Learn About Organic Plants Vs. Non-Organic Plants

Organic foods are taking the world by storm. But what does organic mean, exactly? And how do organic and non-organic foods differ? Click here to learn more about whether you should buy and grow organic or non-organic plants.

By Liz Baessler