Let’s grow some food.
Planting a garden is a powerful act. It gives each of us with access to a little dirt something we can do about the most significant threat we’ve ever faced. Cultivating even a little patch of soil, in pots or in your backyard, matters.
Identifying common garden pests
To protect your garden against pests it helps to know who they are, because not all bugs and insects are bad.
Can I fertilize my garden organically?
Piling fertilizer onto tender perennials can do more harm than good. To promote resilient crops it helps to build healthy soil first.
Building compost for healthier soil
Making compost is the single best thing you can do for your garden because it adds organic matter to the soil.
Why I’m a soil farmer
The daily reminders of a rapidly warming planet have made me an avid student of anything that can help offset greenhouse gas emissions. So I grow food, but I think of myself as a soil farmer first.
The best organic pesticides for your garden
Pest management is a natural part of growing plants and occasionally gardeners need to rely on external control measures like spraying pesticides.
When weeds are your friend
Weeds tell you lots about your soil. Before pulling them try reading what they have to say.
Getting rid of weeds without herbicides
A weed is pretty much any plant that’s out of place or unwanted. They grow fast and bully their way into a garden.
How to mulch your garden
The best reason to mulch is to prevent weeds and conserve moisture. Mulch can be leaves, wood chips, newspaper, pebbles or even polyester fabrics - basically, anything that stays in place and protects the soil.
How to grow an organic, pest-resistant garden
It's important to cultivate a diverse, native-to-your-region garden. Doing so will support healthy growth, and the healthier your plants, the less likely they’ll send out the distress signals that invite trouble
How can I improve the health of my soil?
Treat your soil with an annual dose of compost and mulch and it will yield more resilient, and even more nutritious crops.
The beauty of growing perennial foods
Not only can perennials grow through the winter and survive for many seasons, they also require little fuss or tending to and nourish your soil.