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10 Things to Consider When Building a Root Cellar

Imagine being able to enjoy fresh, organic produce year-round. Now imagine the same without having to pay outrageous off-season grocery store or farmer's market prices. What you have just imagined i… View »

10 Things to Consider When Building a Root Cellar

10 Things to Consider When Building a Root Cellar Do you want to build a root cellar as a food storage that doesn't need electricity? Make sure you know these 10 considerations first. Imagine being… View »

A Better Rainwater-Harvesting System

Harvesting rainwater to use for growing vegetables makes a great deal of sense. Unfortunately, the most common method of rainwater harvesting isn’t the most effective. Typically, gardeners invest in… View »

Harvesting rainwater

Why Tomatoes Crack When Growing

Why Tomatoes Crack When Growing If you have grown tomatoes you’ve experienced “tomato cracks.” Sometimes called “growth cracks” and usually associated with excessive watering, rainy periods and dry… View »

How To Grow Melons

How To Grow Melons Melons belong to the cucurbit family. This includes zucchini, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkins and cucumbers. Since they are closely related, the growth requirements for me… View »

About Mason Bees

About Mason Bees A mason bee entering one of the bamboo tubes in a Mason Bee House. The cells that are filled with eggs are capped with a layer of mud. Boost your garden's productivity by providing… View »

When to Harvest Garden-Fresh Produce

When to Harvest Garden-Fresh Produce Knowing when to harvest will guarantee the most flavorful produce from your garden. Eliminate much of the guesswork with this guide — and never lament a crop pic… View »

Your Garden’s Soil pH Matters

Blueberries and potatoes prefer acidic soil (low pH). Asparagus likes alkaline conditions (high pH). To ensure that your garden crops make the most of the rich, organic soil you create, you need t… View »

How to Attract Wasps for Organic Pest Management

If you know how to attract wasps to the areas you want them, solitary and even social wasps can contribute to your organic pest management system. You can learn how to attract wasps easily:… View »