by natenatmom

With the growing popularity of organic foods these days, it's only natural that more and more gardeners are turning to organic seeds. But how do organic seeds fit into the organic food movement and a...More>
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by Greg Spinks

While there is a general understanding and consensus on heirloom seeds, there is no exact definition engraved in stone. Heirloom seeds of vegetables or flowers, are generally thought of as "old time" ...More>
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by B.G. Rich

For the gardening enthusiast, mail-order seeds can be a great money saving investment, as well as a terrific way to experiment with new and rare plant species without breaking the bank. There are lit...More>
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by Susan Klatz Beal

Although many very experienced gardeners save seeds from their flowers, saving seeds from vegetables can be a bit more complicated. Unfortunately, it is not a good idea to save seeds from all of the v...More>
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by Susan Klatz Beal

There are great advantages to starting seeds indoors, especially for vegetables, because in some cases, it's the only way to ensure that there will be any type of harvest. It doesn't matter what type ...More>
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by A W Drake

The purpose of rotating crops in a vegetable garden is to prevent the risk of disease building up in the soil by ensuring the same crop is not grown successively in the same bed each year. This is a f...More>
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by PrincessNike

Planting "companion" plants near each other in the garden can benefit both the gardener and the plants. The plants will be happier, and there will be less work for the gardener. "Companion plants"...More>
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by Jared Garrett

Two things that turn some folks off of gardening are weeds and insect pests. But fear no more! There is often a very simple, natural solution to both of these problems. This article will explain how c...More>
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