Most of us think of planting in the Spring and harvesting in the Fall. And, for the majority of crops, that’s right. But species vary, climates vary and indoor container gardening often can be carried out year ’round.

Choosing the right container for a particular type of plant is critical to its success.  If you choose the wrong size pot, it could seriously stunt the growth of the plant.  You need to choose the right size of pot, but it’s almost as important to choose a container that’s made of the right material.  [...]

Fertilizing your plants may not be quite as simple as it would be if you used chemicals in your garden.  Chemical fertilizers are certainly convenient.  Most of them come in a form that only needs to be mixed with water and sprayed onto plants.  But organic gardeners need a good, organic way of fertilizing their [...]

Herbs are generally very easy to grow organically.  As long as you provide very good soil, growing herbs organically will usually be very easy.  You can plant hers indoors or outdoors, in the garden or in containers.
You’ll want to start with excellent potting soil.  Choose a well-draining potting soil that is very rich in organic [...]

Gardening equipment is something every gardener needs. At least that’s what we all say when we rush off to buy that handy new extra-light shovel that just went on sale! However, not every gardener has all the tools, or even the right ones necessary, and most gardeners will just make do with what they have. Most of the time improvisation is the key.

Spring is on its way and many people are looking forward to planning and planting their vegetable garden. There are so many options, it can be hard to know what to choose and from whom to purchase your seeds. Because there are so many online vegetable seed companies to pick from, the choices can be overwhelming. This article will help to point you in the right direction.

Growing your own herbs has many benefits.  You’ll quickly learn just how great it is to grow your own herbs once you start reaping the rewards of your harvest.  Most people who grow a few herbs never want to stop, and their herb gardens only seem to expand every year!
One major benefit of growing your [...]

If you plan to grow more than one or two plants at a time, chances are most of them will be foliage plants. Though they aren’t as showy as the flower bearing varieties described in the last chapter, foliage plants can also be quite beautiful. In addition, they are simple to grow, easy to propagate and acclimate well to nearly any indoor environment.

Learning how to design a rock garden will arm you with enough design knowledge and inspiration to get out there and make your lawn more beautiful.  There just as many ways to design your garden as there are rocks and plants that could go in your garden, but careful planning can ensure you have a [...]

Most people think of a vegetable garden as a fairly large plot of land with rows stretching 15 or 20 feet each. The idea of a small container or tiny patch of land growing a viable vegetable garden seems foreign.