BlogHide Resteemspullen (54)in steempress • 6 years ago-pullen (54)in steempress • 6 years ago-pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years ago-pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoGrowing Azaleas in the Organic Flower GardenGardeners who like flowering shrubs should have at least one azalea bush in the organic flower garden. This rhododendron relative can grow in zone 4. Gardeners in the south are accustomed to the…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoOrganic Lettuce Growing Tips: How to Grow Lettuce in an Organic GardenGrowing lettuce without pesticides and chemicals is fairly easy. Here's how to grow lettuce using organic methods. About Lettuce Lettuce is a cool season crop that is best grown in the…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoMaking Growing Pots from NewspaperCheap, easy and good for the planet: making growing pots from old newspapers is just a good idea. There are millions of newspapers thrown away every day. Many are recycled but wouldn’t it be nice…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoCreating Healthy Organic Gardens and LawnsYou can help the environment by creating or transitioning your yard into an organic paradise. Not only will your plants be stronger you will reduce the exposure of harmful chemicals to yourself and…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoIt's Easy to Grow Purple Sprouting Broccoli in the Vegetable PlotPurple Sprouting Broccoli is an expensive vegetable to purchase but can easily be grown at very little cost. Gardening novices find out more here. Purple sprouting broccoli, not to be confused with…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoComfrey- Nature's Own Organic FertilizerComfrey plants are easy to grow in home gardens and their leaves can be made into a potent fertilizer for all manner of plants in an organic garden. Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been used…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoDeterring Animal Pests in the Home GardenSome practical tips for dealing with deer, rabbit and bird predation in the home garden. Wherever you garden, you may find animals and birds cause more damage than insect pests. The first step is…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoHow to Start Composting at HomeAn overview of the composting process and step by step guide to get you going. There are numerous reasons that composting at home is beneficial. For starters it dramatically reduces the amount…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoGrow Organic Grapes in the GardenOrganic gardeners can grow grapevines naturally, controlling grape pests and diseases without using chemical pesticides or fungicides.According to the Environmental Working Group, imported grapes…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoControl Armyworm Pests in the Organic GardenArmyworms damage many plants in the organic garden, including lawn grass and vegetable plants. Kill these caterpillar pests without chemicals. The name armyworm conjures images of hordes of…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoUse Organic Pesticides and Fungicides Safely in a Natural GardenOrganic gardeners use natural garden products to avoid chemical exposure. Follow these guidelines to increase the safety and efficacy of organic sprays. Gardeners new to the use of organic…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoHow to Build a Mini Compost PileComposting with worms allows for smaller composting systems since the activity isn't related to the mass of the pile. For apartment dwellers and those with small yards, composting can be a…pullen (54)in plants • 7 years agoHomemade Organic Fertilizer Saves MoneyChemical fertilizers easily leach out of soil and pollute water supplies. As well, chemical fertilizers provide potent bursts of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, leaving out other vital…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoWorm CompostWorm composting is the process of converting kitchen and garden waste into a high fertility soil improver. The common earthworm is not the kind used to produce the rich organic waste known as worm…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoOrganic Garden Pest Control (Natural Ways)There are many natural ways to kill bugs in the garden. Great-Great Grandmother used them before the term organic gardening became fashionable. It was never really necessary to use poisonous…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoTips for Starting Seeds IndoorsStarting vegetables indoors from seed is easy and inexpensive. It also gives the gardener more control over varieties and timing. Starting seeds indoors is a fairly easy process and can be quite…pullen (54)in gardening • 7 years agoWhat Composting Worms Want: How to Care for Red Wiggler WormsRed wiggler worms are quite well adapted to living in bins and composting kitchen waste. So what do composting worms really need? Read on to find out. Red wiggler worms in the wild inhabit the…