Organic Growing Archives - my Garden and Greenhouse

September 1, 20260

7 Reasons for Companion Planting

Did you know that Native Americans always planted the Three Sisters –beans, corn and squash – together in the same vegetable bed? The reason is p

August 24, 20260

Seed saving is one way to lower food costs. The secret is timing and knowing your veggies and perennials. Seed saving is one of the oldest agricultur

August 18, 20260

Experienced organic gardeners have been saving seeds for as long as they have been gardening. It may sound like a tiring exercise, but

August 14, 20260

If you have recently purchased a compost tumbler bin you have just taken the first step toward aerobic composting. There are two main types of compos

July 29, 20260

As demonstrated in any playground sandbox, the simple process of scooping up earth and placing it in a pile can provide a child with immense sati

June 29, 20260

There are 2 perspectives, one from the consumer’s standpoint, and the other from those who label their products “organic” for use by growers grow

May 27, 20260

Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known but our native bees are also critically im

March 16, 20260

There is a wonderful organic product that will improve your garden and potting soil. Greensand is a naturally occurring mineral that is

October 28, 20250

Neem oil is a pretty big deal. It's used mostly in this country as an organic insecticide and repellent, but it has been used in India for generation

August 28, 20250

If you're looking for a greenhouse that epitomizes green living, look into building an earth sheltered greenhouse. These greenhouses provide the