More and more people are getting into natural means of growing crops because of the benefits that organic gardening brings. Experts agree that the most basic premise that people—who are planning to do organic gardening—need to understand about the process of how it replenishes the use of natural resources. Meaning, when one does organic gardening, [...]

Weeds are the bane of any gardener, but they can be especially bothersome to organic gardeners. Many gardeners choose to use weed killer to get rid of weeds, but you can’t do that in an organic garden. So what can you do?
Well, you’ll need to identify your most troublesome weed, and then deal [...]

The following is a list of additional soil amendments to layer on or dig into your soils.
Hay and straw: Hay and straw are generally inexpensive sources of organic material. They are relatively low in nutrients but will give soil a big boost in humus. They are available directly from farms or from any source that [...]

Below is a list of soil amendments that you can choose from to layer on or dig into your soils. Factors to consider in selecting soil amendments and mulches are the availability, cost, ease of handling, and pH range of the materials.
Compost: Finished compost is an excellent soil amendment. You can make it yourself or [...]

Just to let you know that we have added a new Free course to Online Gardening Courses which covers the following:
Why Garden Organically?
Growing Your Organic Vegetable Garden
Growing an Organic Herb Garden
You Have Organically Grown Herbs, Now What?
Organic Garden Fertilizers
Organic Gardening Compost
Why Use Organic Pest Control?
How to Bring Your Organic Plants Indoors
Organic Container Gardening
Organic Hydroponic Gardening [...]

Compost is a great tool for any gardener. It helps your garden hold just the right amount of water, makes it the right texture for plant growth, and provides it with beneficial natural organisms. While you can buy this type of product at the store, it’s cheaper to make it yourself. You [...]