I am very particular about what makes it onto my compost pile. I am rather “legalistic”, when it comes to my ORGANIC compost pile. No scraps make it to MY pile, if I, personally, didn’t grow the food. Some common composting materials include scraps from the yard and the vegetable garden. Used coffee grounds and tea leaves are also good additives for the soil. Eggshells are fine, but be sure… Read more »
Don’t throw out your leaves turn them into organic vegetables. Leaves and grass clippings are free source of fertilizer and mulch. Collect your neighbors leaves and you’ll have an ample supply of free mulch and trash bags. The best leaves are the ones that are shredded or chopped up with a lawnmower. I’ll work these chopped and… Read more »
Buy Early – Buying your vegetable seeds early in the year ensures you get fresh seeds, and the correct variety and color you want. A cold snowy day in February is a good time to plan and order your seeds. In order to get a good selection I suggest ordering online or from a seed catalog. You might find what you… Read more »
To start seeds indoors start with good seed, properly moist starting mix, and a seedling heat mat to ensure proper temperature. Start with fresh seeds that have been stored properly. Keep records and properly tag your seedlings to avoid confusion when it’s time to plant. Pre-moisten soil – Use a good quality seed starter Mix, soak in water for… Read more »
It depresses and angers me to think about the poisons, chemicals, and pesticides that are used in commercial farming. If you are genuinely interested in these details, please let me know and I will provide that information for you. Suffice to say, the corporation ~ in their quest to produce more product in as short a time as possible ~… Read more »
If you want the taste of fresh-picked vegetables, but you don’t have a backyard, you may be thinking about how to start your own indoor organic food garden. Select the appropriate vegetables The plants you want to grow will probably have different requirements, and the two biggest restrictions are generally the amount of space you have and the amount of light… Read more »
The Best Times of Year to Start Your Organic Garden Many people mistakenly think that they must start their garden at very precise times during the year. In reality, though, you can have a very successful garden even if you start in the mid-to-late summer. Just be sure, if you start your garden later that you don’t try to grow… Read more »