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Vermicompost as a Soil Amendment

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | March 26th, 20133 comments

You may have heard that worm castings make an excellent addition to the soil in your garden beds. But what's the scoop on worm poop?

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Gardening and Geeks Go Together

WesternGardener, contributor | March 23rd, 2013

Garden nerds unite! Christy Wilhelmi’s new book has you in mind as she cheerfully explains the science behind gardening and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you want to learn how to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden using bio-intensive gardening methods or build a solar food dryer, "Gardening for Geeks" is for you.

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Welcome Spring

cookinwithherbs, contributor | March 22nd, 2013

Here in the Ozarks,and in many places across the country, spring is bursting out all over--and this week we celebrated the vernal equinox--when night and day are the same length. And then Mother Nature decided to let us know who is in charge and dropped a blanket of snow over the earth.

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How to Start a Worm Farm

WesternGardener, contributor | March 18th, 201311 comments

These days it seems like almost everyone is talking about keeping chickens in their backyard or raising dwarf goats on their property. If you’re feeling left out, you can start a small farm of your own—a worm farm that is.

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The Other Side of the Soil Test

FineGardening_Editor, editor | March 11th, 20131 comment

Get a behind-the-scenes peek at a soil testing laboratory

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Kiss My Aster Graphic Guide to Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | March 8th, 2013

If you’re new to gardening, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the books offering expert how-to advice. If you’re looking for something a little different, Amanda Thomsen’s book is meant just for you.

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Seed Starting 202 - Preparing Seedlings For Outdoors

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | March 8th, 2013

This video explains how to harden off your transplants and prepare them for outdoor conditions.

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Seed Starting 101 - Part V

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | March 8th, 20131 comment

This video compares using seed starting mix with or without compost, and how it affects absorption and drainage.

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Protecting Transplants

FineGardening_Editor, editor | March 4th, 20133 comments

A few simple techniques will keep cold and pests at bay

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Spring is Nearly Here

cookinwithherbs, contributor | February 28th, 2013

Here I am blogging from the road--and spring is popping out all over--well at least in the southern part of the country. We gardeners are getting ready for the next growing season with great anticipation.

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Fish Peppers

cookinwithherbs, contributor | February 22nd, 2013

Here is a plant that you will want to grow in your garden this year; this gardener's pick deserves a whole blog. I grew these chiles last summer--had four plants--the leaves are variegated and the chiles are somewhat striated and often striped so they are handsome plants, very ornamental. Not to mention, they are hot!

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Start a Community Garden Vegetable Donation Program

WesternGardener, contributor | February 22nd, 2013

Community gardeners can reap more than vegetables from their garden beds if they donate some of their harvest to a neighborhood food pantry. Here are the steps to starting a Plant a Row for the Hungry donation program at your garden.

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All New Square Foot Gardening

WesternGardener, contributor | February 14th, 2013

Mel Bartholomew’s new book updates his square foot gardening techniques for the next generation of vegetable gardeners. His classic, best-selling book helps gardeners think inside the box with tips on vertical gardening, gardening with kids and an expanded section on pest control.

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Seed Starting 101 - Part IV

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | February 13th, 2013

This video shows you how to protect your seedlings from cutworms, and cool tips on watering and marking your plant labels.

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Seed Starting 101 - Part III

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | February 13th, 2013

This video shows you how to plant and water your seeds, labeling the markers, and the "moisture meter".

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Seeds to Try

cookinwithherbs, contributor | February 8th, 20131 comment

Every year, I grow plants that I have grown before which I really like--and each year I try new plants. Here are three plants which I grew last year that I will be sure to grow again this year!

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The Year of the Watermelon

WesternGardener, contributor | February 8th, 2013

Thanks to the National Garden Bureau, 2013 is the Year of the Watermelon. New varieties, like ‘Harvest Moon’, are sure to be a big part of the celebration.

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