Beat Those Bean Beetles Naturally!
Kendra P
July 14, 2014
The pesky Mexican Bean Beetle can wipe out an entire bean crop. I learned a simple way to keep my beans safe.
Gardening
American Gardens: Southern Harvest Starts Up
Kendra P
July 11, 2014
The garden is doing great, and I’m starting to harvest lots of goodies!
American Gardens: Ohio Gardener Plants His Way to Independence
Karen Johnson
July 4, 2014
Ohio’s American Gardener Tim has been busy–there’s the garden at the house, and then there’s the “Buckeye Garden” he’s planted at the land he and his partner have purchased for their eventual off-grid retirement place.
American Gardens: Birke’s Garden Diary Hilarious, Helpful
Karen Johnson
June 20, 2014
Our urban American Gardener Birke is tenacious! A cold Midwest spring played havoc with her plot, but she’s persevering…and doing some preserving.
Glynis’ Garden Fortress In The Desert
Glynis DeYong
June 16, 2014
Out here in the desert, gardening is quite challenging. I guess that’s why it’s so rewarding, despite the special measures we use to defend against Mother Nature.
American Gardeners: Downeast garden is going!
Kathy Harrison
June 13, 2014
My seeds have sprouted…I have found some winners here and I can’t wait to share what I have learned.
American Gardens: Mountain Garden GROWS!
Karen Johnson
June 6, 2014
American Gardener Kendra is having great success with heirloom seeds in her mountain micro-climate near the North Carolina-Tennesee border!
Why Buy It When You Can Grow It?
Karen Johnson
May 30, 2014
Grow what works for you–plant an organic garden full of your family’s favorites!
Down East Gardener Welcomes Spring…Finally!
Kathy Harrison
May 2, 2014
I was beginning to lose hope but at long last my seeds have decided to welcome spring. I have flats and greenhouses…and they’re getting green!
Will Alternative Gardening Methods Work For You?
Karen Johnson
April 30, 2014
Can you modify your own gardening practices to have less impact on the ecosystem? Learn about three techniques you can try.
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