Category: Organics

Green gardening: some organic basics

January 21, 2009 by barbNo Comments

For years, I've practiced organic gardening whenever possible. Compatible plantings, beneficial insect introductions and most of all, healthy soil, can prevent many of the common garden problems and bring you a bountiful harvest. (more…)...

Tips for saving cash on organic compost and manure

September 12, 2008February 1, 2017 by barb1 Comment

If you prefer to purchase bags of soil and manure: here's a tip for saving money. Walk past the brightly colored bags of brand names in the front of the store or garden center and head to the back rows. The brand names will tout "organic soil", "organic garden soil" and such. But, the bags in the back will be rich and organic as well. And a whole lot cheaper. (more…)...