Have you ever heard of kohlrabi? Until a few years ago, growing kohlrabi never crossed my mind because I had no idea what this crop was. Kohlrabi is a member of the kale and cabbage family with a ...
What Is Gardening Burnout and How to Deal with It
It’s that time of the year again when the repeated garden tasks start to feel like a chore. The incessant uncooperative weather continues to stress me out. Pests pop up unexpectedly just in time to ...
How to Deal with Maggots in Your Compost
You reached into your compost container only to find a bunch of wriggly maggots. What do you do now? Is your compost ruined? Can you still use it? Not to worry. We'll show you how to deal with maggots ...
Growing Scallions: How to Plant, Grow, and Take Care of Scallions
Imagine a world without scallions. Soups wouldn't be the same and omelets would suddenly be a lot less exciting. Fried rice or baked potatoes? Forget it. Fortunately, you can usually find scallions ...
6 Natural Ways To Kill Poison Ivy Plants
You're walking through an overgrown part of your yard when you notice your arm itches. The next day, you spot a rash and blisters. You have poison ivy - now what? After taking care of the itch, of ...
When and How to Prune Blueberries to Maximize Your Harvest
Is there anything better than a warm blueberry picked right off the bush? While growing them isn't too challenging, the one thing you can't skimp on is pruning your blueberries. If you don't, your ...
How to Grow Trap Crops to Keep Pests Under Control
When I first heard the term trap crop (sometimes called decoy crop or sacrificial crop), I was a little skeptical. Then I experimented with them and was pleasantly surprised with the results. My ...
A Beginners Guide to Using Fungicide in the Organic Garden
There was a time in my life that I used to think anything called a fungus was a bad thing. Now that I grow an organic garden with soil full of beneficial fungi and eat shiitake mushrooms daily, I ...
Deer-Proofing Your Gardens: Surefire Ways to Keep the Deer Out
Deer can quickly devastate an entire crop, your beautiful flower garden or the tomatoes on your porch. As prey animals, they travel quickly through areas, grabbing a bite here and a mouthful there, ...