Blue Ribbon Blend: Potting Soil for Vegetables and Plants

Gardeners in northern zones might be snuggled up in their beds while visions of cherry tomatoes dance in their heads, and gardeners in southern zones are still pulling fresh carrots out of the ground and snipping kale for holiday meals.  But, there is some winter garden planning in both northern and southern zones that should More

Winter gardening is a slower, more careful affair than the verdant bustle of summer’s lush, rapid growth. However, the joys of opening a cold frame or looking under the frost cloth to see bright, vibrant green when most other colors have faded into winter dreariness are reason enough to accept the challenge. And many garden More

Spread mulch. Amend the soil with this or that. Add compost. Are we ever done? How do all these components help us grow healthy, vigorous plants?  If you’re a bit confused about the purpose of all these materials in our organic gardens, you’re not alone. Understanding what each component does for our plants helps us More

Pests and disease are a natural part of gardening, but sometimes they can get out of hand. As organic gardeners, we reach for organic solutions, but even those must be used correctly and cautiously. Read on to find out more about IPM (what is that?) and some potential organic pest control and disease problem solutions. More

Maybe you’ve been gardening for a while and decided to shift to organic products, or you’re just starting out. Either way, using organic gardening products differs from conventional bagged soils dominating the shelves. Let’s talk about organic soils and how to use them successfully. What is Organic Soil? The soil in an organic farm field More