Organic gardening and growing your own food can be intimidating. Choosing the right plants to get your family started is the key. Choose plants that are easy to grow and respond well to organic growing methods.
My Planting Schedule Zone 6b
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.
Reading List - Books That Have Impacted My Alternative Lifestyle
This reading list originated as something I send to my Interns before they arrive. These books and DVDs have made an impact on my life as an organic farmer, off-grid enthusiast, and environmentalist. I tell them to read (or listen to) and think about what interests them and get ready to have thoughtful discussions.
The list covers several subject areas; The Food Movement, Self-Sufficiency, Organic Farming, Livestock, Marketing, Wildlife. and Environmental Awareness. I am a great lover of books and learning, something I hope to share with each of you.
Witch Hazel: Bewitching Brew or Herbal Medicine For The Skin
10 Things I Learned From Setting Up My First Vegetable Garden
Composting 101- Build Your Soil
The War on Bugs: Alternative Strategies for a Kinder Backyard
In reality, it’s a small but very vocal minority of insects that cause problems. An estimated 97 percent of typically seen insects in the home and garden are beneficial or non-threatening to humans and the environment.
10 Garden Methods To Increase Production
The Healing Power of Americas Urban Farms
Pass the Test: Soil Testing For Improved Fertility
What Do Your Plants Need? Soil Nutrients Explained
Your soil is your lifeline to a healthy garden. Without the right nutrients, in your soil, your garden will not produce as much as it should. Your plants need certain elements so that they can grow, reproduce and make fruits, flowers, and vegetables.
The first step in providing your plants with the right diet is to know what nutrients will make them healthy. The second step is knowing what happens if they do not get those nutrients. The third step is making your soil more compatible with your plant’s needs.
10 Reasons To Eat Organic - the short and long version
Garlic Uses For Health And Cooking
How To Grow The Best Garlic
My 4 Favorite Varieties of Garlic
The Loss of Insects and How it Affects Your Garden
Fall Gardens Are the Best!
Seeds: The Beginning of Life
I admit to being a seed catalog glutton. And while websites are wonderful and paper free I find guilty pleasure, sitting in my rocker by the wood stove in January devouring the pages. There are many wonderful seed companies. But all those beautiful pictures, skillfully written descriptions and array of terms can be very confusing.
