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Grow More Food in Small Spaces

WesternGardener, contributor | May 8th, 2013

Why is it the best ideas for solving gardening problems come from creative gardeners? That’s because gardeners, like Margaret Park, are always searching for ways to overcome obstacles, including how to garden in the smallest of spaces.

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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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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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DIY Compost Sifter Screen, Wheelbarrow Style

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | June 22nd, 20121 comment

This screen will give you finely-sifted compost, and save your back.

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The Difference Between Hot, Cold, and Warm Compost Piles

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | March 20th, 20122 comments

No matter how much time you have (or the length of your attention span), there's a composting style for everybody. How to do hot, cold, and warm composting.

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Free Fertilizers Within Reach

WesternGardener, contributor | April 22nd, 20117 comments

Banana peels, used coffee grounds, and eggshell tea make for some free fertilizers that plants really love.

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QUESTION: Guinea Pig Poop as Garden Fertilizer?

JadaE, member | February 26th, 201111 comments

Hello fellow gardeners! We all know how wonderful rabbit manure can be, but how about guinea pig poop? My kids are getting a guinea pig for Christmas, and it's diet is essentially the...

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All About Compost

Ruth, Web producer | August 17th, 2010

Composting turns kitchen and yard scraps into a marvelous soil amendment, and you don't have to do much to accomplish this stunning transformation. Follow the links to learn all about the benefits of composting, composting systems, building a compost bin, managing your compost, compost tea, and worm composting.

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The Victory Garden Composter

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | August 13th, 20105 comments

A compost bin is simply essential in your garden. This two-bin design is simple, efficient, and won't break your budget to make.

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Video: Composting Made Easy

VegetableGardener, editor | March 1st, 20107 comments

Jodie Colon, Compost Educator at Bronx Green-Up, shows you how to mix dead, dry leaves and stems, fresh moist green plant materials, and food scraps in a compost heap.

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Video: Getting Started in Worm Composting

VegetableGardener, editor | March 1st, 20101 comment

Here's how to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost.

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Rabbit Manure in the Garden

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | February 13th, 201018 comments

Anyone who comes within a few yards of my garden is forced to discuss rabbit poop and its many gardening benefits - whether they want to or not. I'm determined to spread the bunny-gospel.

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Uses for Fallen Leaves in the Garden

TheGardenGirl, | November 29th, 2009

Don't put your fallen leaves on the curb. Read my article and find 3 ways to use fallen leaves in your garden.

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Grasscycle, Compost, and Mulch with Grass Clippings

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | September 20th, 20092 comments

I think the average homeowner over looks the many joys of grass clippings. This stuff is a valuable resource with all the versatility of duct tape.

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Gardening Tip: Compost Heap Alternative

Ruth, Web producer | September 5th, 20091 comment

If you don't have a compost heap, here's a simple way to recycle vegetable scraps in your garden beds.

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QUESTION: What's living in my compost??

JadaE, member | August 11th, 20092 comments

I have some unidentified worm-like creepies living in my compost...is this normal?? I've been very careful to only add veggie scraps, and there is no foul smell...

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Video: How to Make Compost Tea

TheGardenGirl, | May 17th, 2009

Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, and Mark Highland, from Organic Mechanic Soil, whip up a batch of compost tea for Patti's indoor garden.

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Video: A Simple and Easy Compost Bin

TheGardenGirl, | April 26th, 2009

Here is an easy and inexpensive way to make a compost bin.

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Video: The Easy Indoor Worm Bin

TheGardenGirl, | March 29th, 2009

Here is more on how to make a simple inexpensive worm bin. Vermiculture projects are so fun and easy and put composting on overdrive. Apartment dwellers and small-space gardeners rejoice and stay organic.

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Let Worms Compost Your Kitchen Scraps

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | March 23rd, 20099 comments

Worm composting (vermicomposting) has to be one of my favorite gardening topics in the world. There are so many good reasons to keep red wigglers in the kitchen or by the back door, munching and crunching on your kitchen scraps that it’s hard to know where to begin.

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