Organic Gardening
Kaia Waxenberg
Foraging: Dandelions in the Kitchen

Dandelion may have a bad reputation, but it is not just a pesky garden weed. From chai tea to salad to herbal medicine, dandelion is one of the most versatile plants you can forage.

Foraging: Dandelions in the Kitchen
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Lemon Balm: How to Grow It and 10 Ways to Use It

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a hardy perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Gardeners have grown it for centuries because it is easy to grow, smells wonderful, and has many medicinal uses.

Lemon Balm: How to Grow It and 10 Ways to Use It
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Composting 101- Build Your Soil

Gardeners use the power of composting to improve their soil and plant health. A healthy plant is a productive plant. This article will help you set up a proper compost pile and get started on the road to free nutrient-rich soil.

Composting 101- Build Your Soil
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
My Planting Schedule Zone 6

Planting schedules can be tricky. You need to understand and be watching climate patterns and weather in your area. It’s important to know the days to maturity of the plants and what type of weather do they grow well in. I live in Kentucky. Zone 6b. Zone Six covers a large section of the country including parts of New England, Pennslyvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, across Kansas, and into the Rocky Mountain states.

My Planting Schedule Zone 6
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Blossom End Rot: What it is and how to prevent ...

Blossom-end rot is one of the most frustrating problems gardeners face when growing tomatoes. You check on a plant that looks healthy, only to find dark, sunken spots forming on the bottom of developing fruit. Many people assume it’s a disease or a pest, but blossom-end rot is neither. It’s a nutritional issue tied to how the plant takes up and uses calcium as the fruit grows.

Blossom End Rot: What it is and how to prevent it

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Growing Mushrooms Naturally Using the Trench Log and Log Raft Methods

Growing Mushrooms Naturally Using the Trench Log and Log Raft Methods

Trench Log and Log Raft are two techniques that capitalize on the way the fungus grows naturally. In nature, many mushroom species grow on old logs. Trees that have lived out their lives or gotten damaged in a storm. Both the trench log and the log raft methods of growing mushrooms benefit from this natural method. Increased moisture, a condensed fruiting area, and natural microclimate make for good mushroom production.

This article will introduce you to these two natural ways to grow your favorite mushrooms.

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Foraging For Morel Mushrooms

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Foraging For Morel Mushrooms

Morel mushrooms are wild mushrooms that are safe to eat and taste delicious. They have a distinctive shape and are easy to recognize. Harvesting morels is a great way to increase your food sustainability. This article will introduce you to foraging for morel mushrooms, identification tips, and ways to enjoy the harvest.