Have you ever wanted to know what plants are recommended for your area? Most organic gardeners enjoy growing plants throughout…
To Till or Not to Till
Organic gardeners have debated the benefits of tilling and not tilling gardens for years. Each method has its pros and…
Preparing Your Garden Before You Start Spring Planting
Springtime in Iowa can be a bit unpredictable, but when the weather starts to turn warm and the sun stays…
Tips for Adding Fruit to Your Organic Garden
If you haven’t worked with fruit much, it’s easy to be a little intimidated by the thought of adding it…
When to Start Seedlings
Before you can reach harvest time you have to make sure your plants get off to the best start possible.…
How and When to Prune Your Fruit Trees
You took the time to lovingly plant your fruit trees, water them, and help them grow, but now you’re facing…
Why You Should Use Garden Markers
There’s an easy way to clear up any possible confusion in the garden and it starts with placing markers by…
Winter Gardening Hacks: Helping Your Veggies Thrive Indoors
Winter can be a bummer. It’s cold outside, the snow is falling, the wind is howling, and you have to…
Tips for Happy Healthy Trees
Wouldn’t it be great if our yards looked just like Bob Ross paintings all the time? Despite our best efforts,…
Keeping Your Houseplants Happy in the Winter
Winter doesn’t mean that you have to let your green thumb go dormant. When the weather turns cold and the…