Garden Disease or Pest Problem: Which Is It?

Garden Disease and Pest Control

Sometimes it’s just plain hard to tell a garden disease from a pest problem, when something goes wrong in with your plants.   But, just as with most issues in life, identify ...

Make a Backyard Garden from Your Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool Backyard Garden

Have you considered creating a lovely backyard garden from your old, unwanted swimming pool?   It sounds like a big ordeal, you say? It’s not bad if you’re a handy do-it-y ...

Permaculture and Sustainable Gardening

Sustainable Gardening

Permaculture, a common term for the principles of sustainable gardening has been practiced for centuries throughout the world. Lately, however, this term has become a buzzword in t ...

Community Gardens: Are They for You?

Community garden

Community gardens are popping up in neighborhoods all across the United States.   Despite their growing popularity, some communities aren’t sure how the process works. Read ...

Garden Composting with Worm Bins

Composting Worm Bins

Garden composting is a critical component of organic gardening, providing you with rich soil that’s safe for your plants.   Vermicomposting uses earthworms to create fertili ...