Healthy Dog Veggies
With so many people turning to organic dog foods made from whole foods, it's not a bad time to think about making homemade food for your pooch. While a dog's diet should center around meat, there are...
View ArticleBecome a Master Gardener
Do you love gardening? Love helping others with their gardening problems? Maybe you should consider becoming a master gardener, a certification offered by the cooperative extension services.
View ArticleWhite House Garden Book
It's hard to start a conversation about the White House without worrying about things getting too politically heated. However, for us gardeners, one aspect of the White House is always inspiring---the...
View ArticleSoil Testing
We all hear that we need to test the soil before planting, but what exactly are we supposed to be testing for? Read on for a look at what soil testing entails and what you should look for in a soil...
View ArticleWhat's behind the peanut butter price spike?
In case you haven't heard, the price of peanut butter is expected to skyrocket in the upcoming months---potentially as much as three times its current price! What's to blame?
View ArticleRapid Composting
If you have a mix of the right organic ingredients and the right temperatures, compost will happen. But it can take months... Some gardeners are turning to a new different composting method to speed up...
View ArticleCuring Squash
In order for some vegetables to last you through the winter, a brief curing period is necessary. For winter squash, which is generally harvested before first frost, the curing process allows the rind...
View ArticlePrevent Garden Pests
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to garden pests, the work up front to prevent them is a lot easier than trying to get rid of them once they arrive. Fall is the perfect...
View ArticleBats in the Garden
With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to put the spotlight on one of the stars of the season---bats. Their creepy wings and frightening faces are the stuff nightmares are made of, but bats...
View ArticleFun Insect Facts
If you garden, learning to appreciate insects is a natural progression. Even if you're not wild about bugs, you must admit that they can do some pretty amazing things despite their size. Gain a whole...
View ArticleSpin Bin Compost Tumbler
Composting is all fun and games until you have to flip. The Spin Bin Compost Tumbler makes turning compost easy with a specially designed bin that rotates, saving you time and energy when...
View ArticleLate Fall To-do List
With October practically over, it really is just about time to get into winter garden mode. Before you get ready for a few months of indoor hibernation, there are a few more things to take care of...
View ArticleRain Barrel Rebate Finder
Water conservation should be at the top of every responsible gardener's to-do list. There are many ways to control the use of water in your lawn and garden, and one easy way is to recycle the water...
View ArticleModern Victory Garden
During World War II, victory gardens became a patriotic effort as average Janes and Joes grew food for their families and neighbors to reduce pressure on the food supply that was necessary to feed our...
View ArticleFrost Protection Fabrics
If you're trying to hang on to your winter garden for just a few more weeks, frost protection is certainly on your "to do" list. Here's a look at the pros and cons of different frost protection fabrics.
View ArticleSpookiest Plants
Happy Halloween! On this day of tricks and treats, let's take a look at the spookiest, creepiest plants.
View ArticleGarden-fresh Cranberry Sauce
If you're still serving jellied cranberry sauce out of a can, it may be time to make that switch to something fresher. While cranberries, a traditional fall berry, aren't something most of us have...
View ArticleCleaning Gutters
Cleaning gutters is a dirty job, but you've got to do it---and the best time to do it is now before snowy season hits. Yes, I know it's a hassle, but if you let this chore go, it can cause serious...
View Article"I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award
Any undertaking that combines teaching children about nutrition and gardening is always a-ok in my book. Burpee's "I Can Grow" program is one of those great ideas that helps foster a love of gardening...
View ArticleGrow Quinoa at Home
Quinoa, where have you been all my life? Oh yes... You've always been around---for thousands of years---but you only became popular to the mainstream so recently. If you're yet to try this "sacred...
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