With so many fertilizers on the market today, finding the best one can be difficult. The preference between organic and…
Tips for Growing Greens Organically
Greens are the bread and butter of the organic garden. Once you can grow these low-maintenance babies, you’re well on…
Planting Your Own Vertical Garden
There are so many benefits to starting your own organic garden. For starters, you’ll save some coin, you’ll eat healthier,…
5 Fast-Growing Superfoods
Organic gardening is one of the most affordable and satisfying ways to bump up your intake of healthy foods. Gardening…
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…
A Gardener’s Guide to Beating the Winter Blues
It’s clear that winter in Iowa is a good time for hibernating. When December rolls around you’ve shut down your…
Improving Your Organic Garden with Minerals
Much like the human body, your organic garden needs a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to thrive. When you…
Using Cover Crops
Did you know that cover crops are the hardest-working plants in your garden? Also called green manure, cover crops prevent…
Tips for a Great Organic Garden
One of the best things about growing your own organic garden is that you can enjoy fresh, clean produce whenever…
Is Multiple Cropping Right for My Garden?
If you plant an organic garden in a raised bed and you pride yourself on your richly prepared soil and…