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Welcome to the Organic Gardening Page



 

Organic gardening, especially the residential version, is getting to be more and more popular. Why? Well, there are several reasons. First, the organic supplies are becoming more available at better prices, even though the big box stores are still holding out for the most part.

Secondly, consumers are becoming more and more aware of the problems chemical fertilizers pose. Soil degradation, the fact that the absorption of neurotoxins into produce makes its way onto our dinner tables. Third, genetically modified foods have fallen under suspicion. Read on for more information for getting into organic gardening.

Our Latest Articles

The Indian Paintbrush



December 13, 2012Posted by ; all rights reserved; content may not be copied, rewritten, or republished without author’s written permission; Author’s Google profile

 

A field of Indian paintbrushes; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

Annual wildflowers from Texas to Wyoming.

Texas State Flower, the Bluebonnet



December 12, 2012Posted by ; all rights reserved; content may not be copied, rewritten, or republished without author’s written permission; Author’s Google profile

 

A field of bluebonnets; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

The Lone Star State, Stetson hats, cowboy boots; all iconic.

Building the Perfect Organic Home Garden



August 17, 2012Posted by Janet Keeney

 

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Homegrown vegetables and nutritious health go hand in hand.

The Benefits of a Rooftop Garden



August 15, 2012Posted by David Coeyman

 

A green roof; photo courtesy SiGarb

Green roofs provide economic, ecological, and lifestyle advantages.

Why Should You Grow a Personal Garden?



July 15, 2012Posted by Gary Ladner

 

Delicious Organic Homegrown Tomatoes; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

A raised bed garden is easy to maintain while eliminating pesticides.

Behind the Scenes at the Compost Supplier



July 5, 2012Posted by Mack Gill

 

Compost on a onveyor belt; photo courtesy Mack Gill

Turning garden waste into a healthy soil amendment.

Organic Gardening in Your Apartment



June 13, 2012Posted by Jeff Orloff

 

Gardening on an apartment balcony; photo courtesy Shamanic Shift

Container gardens will reward your efforts with a great harvest.

Swiss Chard: Nutritious Greens or Ornamental for the Flower Garden?



February 27, 2012Posted by

 

Swiss chard is a beet plant; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

Loaded with polyphenol antioxidants, vitamins, and it’s a blood sugar stabilizer.

Best Fruit Tree Choices for the Texas Gulf Coast and the Southern US



February 13, 2012Posted by

 

Sam Houston peaches; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

Citrus and fresh organic fruit are part of a nutritious and well-rounded diet; save money, grow your own.

Soil Preparation for a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden



January 08, 2012Posted by

 

Bees pollenate garden plants for crop production; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

Container gardening makes it affordable to use high quality organic soil amendments.

Balanced Soil is the Foundation of Organic Gardening



August 02, 2011Posted by

 

Grow organic roses to harvest rose hips for tea; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

Healthy soil, or dirt if you prefer, contains a mixture of organic matter, water, minerals, air, and living organisms. Organic gardeners understand that maintaining the proper ratio of these components is the key to a high yield of vegetables, colorful flower gardens, and spectacular landscaping.

Control Pests in the Vegetable Garden with Herbs



June 22, 2011Posted by

 

Bees pollinate garden plants for crop production; photo courtesy Kelly Smith

Planting herbs as companion plants in an organic vegetable garden using can attract beneficial insects and repel pests. Planting herbs as companion plants in an organic vegetable garden using can attract beneficial insects and repel pests.

Container Gardening for Small Spaces Using Recycled Materials



June 03, 2011Posted by

 

Use recyclable plastic bottles as indoor and outdoor plant containers. Decorate them or leave them as is and watch the roots grow. Whether you live in a rural area with limited yard space, an apartment complex with no yard or need container planting ideas for the deck, gardening with recycled containers is cost-effective and reduces household waste. It also provides a way to involve kids in gardening in a meaningful way that parents and children can enjoy together.

Organic Foliar Feeding with Garrett Juice


May 25, 2011Posted by

 

An Improved Meyer lemon tree benefits from an organic feeding schedule; photo courtesy Kelly Smith In addition to stimulating plant growth, this organic concoction will also protect against some garden pests. Why add foliar feeding to your schedule when you already fertilize on a regular basis? Because it offers yet another, safer avenue to getting nutrition into your vegetable garden, fruit trees, and rose bushes rather than using chemicals and neurotoxins.

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