The cooler fall temperatures may tempt you to stay in the house, but this is the perfect time to accomplish…
04
Oct
Five Garden Clothes to Wear this Fall
Autumn in Iowa can range from cold and rainy to downright chilly or warm and humid, which makes working in…
02
Oct
How to Know if Your Soil is Healthy or Sick
What if we told you we know the secret to creating healthy, strong, and crunchy vegetables? The answer is great…
26
Sep
Your Organic Garden Checklist for 2018
If you’re planning your fall Iowa garden, there are a few things you should check off your organic garden checklist…
14
Sep
10 Types of Organic Fertilizers
Do your plants keep dropping leaves? Are your plants turning different colors? Both of these are signs that your plants…
12
Sep
5 Reasons Houseplants Die
Keeping houseplants alive was much different for our ancestors who lived in homes surrounded by dirt, fields, and animals. Most…
31
Aug
5 Benefits of Having a Neighborhood Garden
In Cedar Rapids, IA there is a neighborhood known as “Mound View” where organic gardeners gather to make amazing things…
17
Aug
7 Uses of Worm Castings
Are you familiar with using worm castings to enhance your garden soil and plants? Whether you’ve used or considered adding…
16
Aug
Worm Castings vs Bat Guano
Many organic gardeners will tell you that worm castings make a huge difference in their gardens. The question is, what’s…
27
Jul
6 Ways Gardening Builds Character in Children
Starting your own organic garden was probably one of the best decisions you made for your family. Not only are…
