http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html Organic Gardening Information Blog provides you with information can use right away to grow your own vegetables in a way that is safe for you, your family and the environment. en-us organic gardening information Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:53:13 -0500 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:53:13 -0500 organicgardeninfo.com http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/growing-radishes.htmlaccbe3665a6d1d3d9ecaa16d12d57addGrowing Radishes is perhaps the easiest and fastest growing vegetable there is. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:50:34 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/essential-gardening-tools.htmleebd303d78ae7d3164ff60c27a4474f9Using essential gardening tools is important to me, because I'm a TOTAL advocate of Grow Biointensive (the method) gardening and that's what I practice in my garden. If you want to grow 4 to 6 times more food in the same space as chemical gardening or even conventional organic gardening, then Grow Biointensive is a method that is something you should learn and practice. Sat, 28 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/growing-bunching-onions.html1c067b8c90bb3657c89e92eae08a956cAlthough growing Bunching Onions can be grown as annuals, you can leave a few plants in your organic garden to allow offshoots to develop for dividing the following year. Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Why-organic-gardening-is-a-smart-healthy-choice57a3a58eefc1716c16131a033925537dThere is never a bad time to think through our habits and why we have them. Now is as good a time as any to consider going organic. Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Measure-Garden-Soil-Compaction-With-a-Carrot-Testb81b38638d1f75a4204a6dd6fa08c4d7Sometimes, carrots curl around each other because you didn't thin the crop sufficiently. But splitting, gnarled carrots that aren't closely intertwined are generally a sign that your soil is either compacted or is full of pebbles and rocks. Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/intercropping.html0cc2baa6400a6424f2956ece22639ad0Intercropping allows for greater plant diversity, which reduces pests Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:36:05 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#MOTHER-EARTH-NEWS-GUIDE-TO-ORGANIC-GARDENING-5TH-EDITION249c9657f468dab9d5f4185416cbdd7fAn information-packed beginner's guide article will help you discover the joys of gardening, including everything from instructions on building the soil to a list of beginner-friendly crops to grow and harvest. Other articles cover how to make your own compost, improve your soil, build your own mini greenhouses, and keep chickens in your garden. Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/fertilizing-garden-beds.html04ea5370657ed474c709ba5fd5eba853Fertilizing garden beds is the important process of adding compost and organic fertilizers. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 03:14:20 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/manure-fertilizer.html37dd790177453e2e12c78cd9d80dbc9eManure fertilizer has the advantage of adding a balanced set of nutrients to your soil... Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Organic-gardening-facts-and-fictionbc67c529d27d4c72dd2b833105fc46f9An important topic of interest to home gardeners is organic gardening. Many people have a desire to ‘get back to nature’. However, there exist many misconceptions on organic gardening. Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Growing-Arugula-and-Turnips-for-the-Tabledd28de4ee3a130f1701b768ca8e824faCrisp arugula and mild Japanese turnips make a top-notch pairing in kitchen and garden. Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Beautiful-Vegetable-Portraitsed45743a33a89808a44dca6c85019d6fBeautiful Vegetable Portraits: Lynn Karlin’s Pedestal Series Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Homestead-Uses-for-Mylar-Blankets0ab51beed186b032f0c6624414173d9eThe metallic emergency blankets that come with first-aid kits can be used as reflective mulch in the garden. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Saving-Common-Bean-Seeds0b1cd72a4a99aa6b0f91dba9185bf42cCommon beans vary greatly in their color, shape, size, and pattern. Mon, 9 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Saving-Seeds-from-Sweet-Corn68be2d0bdd572983d659ed128c2d6df4Corn kernels vary in color, shape, and size. The various kernel types have different uses... Wed, 4 Nov 2015 13:17:00 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Saving-Carrot-Seeds1b66284b1e0bbcc38f6472ab801a8500In areas where winter temperatures are too cold or too warm for in-ground vernalization, carrots can be layered in wood shavings and vernalized in cold storage... Tue, 3 Nov 2015 01:10:46 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/soil-microorganisms.htmla34b07d82799224f76f696fba8666e48Soil microorganisms help keep your soil healthy, decompose organic matter, replenish soil nutrients, forms humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake. Tue, 3 Nov 2015 00:57:27 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-estore.html8c28818ccc7460c84156382324c1ef38This Organic Gardening eStore eliminates the daunting experience searching for organic gardening items, such as compost products or gardening tools or vegetable seeds. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 01:44:29 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Planting-an-Herb-Garden45005f52034194ddd9ae5c0e9024f289Whether you are a lifelong gardener or just starting out, planting a herb garden is an easy way to get the most out of your space and plants. A herb garden can be any size, from a couple of potted plants on your kitchen window to an acre of rambling bushes. Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:11:04 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-information-blog.html#Severe-hunger-ravages-South-Sudand21809337d77df54dab1bb1e16d408b1Aid groups face deep challenges in the country: the UN appeal for 2015 is only 55 percent funded. Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:08:32 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/extralong-germinating-seeds.html3a0b7bda71a0ef4aec2cb00ca42295c3Extralong germinating seeds are planted on or within 7 days of the New Moon. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 22:19:22 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/long-germinating-seeds.html05194253d7968499c6cbd8cdc5068d10Long germinating seeds are planted on or within 7 days of the Full Moon. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 22:18:30 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/short-germinating-seeds.htmlf2ccddcf1c626b6c7a1ab0a0bb4f1433Short Germinating Seeds are planted on or within 7 days of the New Moon. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 22:17:11 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/transplanting-by-the-moon.htmlcf5ad433194e32f65d2364f53f45ff91Transplanting by the moon is a great way to ensure the success of your new plants. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:38:55 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/eat-healthy-and-be-fit.html84a99c59ee4e31307a3f40b91160ea22 Eating a healthy diet is an vital part of maintaining good health that helps you feel the best..Having more fruits and vegetables gives vitamins and minerals Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:43:41 -0400 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/insect-control-tactic.htmlc8b90d673b0cd2c4f2aeb55e25a950f1Selection of insect control tactic is important in the organic pest management approach. Mon, 2 Dec 2013 17:42:48 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-pest-control.htmla725ef44814b967d418eba58f7954527Organic pest control is observing and giving attention to your total garden system to reduce pest damage. Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:18:36 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/using-compost.html7c7ebd824e434db727f2aca086719588It’s the beginning of your growing season and now you can begin using compost you created last year. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:27:12 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/compost-maintenance.html6433bd1caf28d6c46f4969130d4ae5afIn General, compost maintenance depends on the type of compost method you are implementing. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:17:07 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/making-compost.html153f03aea2b34292e5c2e5b60e45f15bKeep a laid-back approach to making compost, because it involves no turning, no special decomposition additives, and low labor input. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:00:50 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/compost-location.htmlac7b7d566f3dab4404729721ebf4af69Selecting your compost location for proper composting is important. Above all, choose a compost location that is easy to get to and convenient. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:37:32 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/increasing-organic-matter.html773f6e330ebff25278b360f918bcceeaIncreasing organic matter may be the most important part of your organic gardening, because organic matter produces humus. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:15:24 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/compost-requirements.html1df445199d476ceb44381fa16dff76c2There are seven main compost requirements needed for really great compost decomposition - compost size, air, moisture, fragment size, green matter, dry matter, and heat. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:12:23 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-soil-testing.html08a19d4ab08d0878da1b415feeb76ad8Organic soil testing takes the guesswork out of organic gardening, and it saves money, time and effort. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:09:54 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/vegetable-nutrient-relationship.htmle883fde5365e3adbdf75a9dd4324629aUnderstanding the vegetable nutrient relationship between your vegetables and your soil is an important aspect of organic gardening crop rotation. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:35:11 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/compost-benefits.html0e73d2f382bdda66c9e9e41770c605caWhat’s amazing about compost is that it’s simple to create, maintain, and use, yet these compost benefits just scratch the surface. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:24:05 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/soil-fertility.html599377d6d94e024964a839a5b76f5ff9Organic soil fertility in your organic garden is based on the principle "feed the soil not the plant." Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:08:16 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/soil-amendments.html31eea40a75a854d38cbd3ebcef66fc16Soil Amendments are materials that are added to the soil to improve soil health and plant growth. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:59:30 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/watering-garden-beds.htmlbccd5ba8857831a6684d389d7652d1a2Watering garden beds and flats must emulate rainfall as much as possible. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:19:13 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/planting-garden-beds.htmlcd67f1775ed8745441246b2eec407406Planting garden beds using the Biointensive method maximizes space, while creating a living-mulch, which restricts weed growth, retains soil moisture, and creates a microclimate under the leaves. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:00:34 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/preparing-garden-beds.html0b5857a3069478e6d9477d7b92ced901Preparing Garden Beds is straight forward, and once you get the basics down they're very easy to maintain. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:21:13 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/vegetable-garden-beds.html3f4e2d5141e088e4da507fce54dfbd92Vegetable garden beds are more productive, because they conserve space, water, and fertilizers inputs. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:54:49 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/soil-health.html420fd0483f828218b009ec65ed35b4b7It’s important for long-term soil health and management to know what the soil fertility is in your soil. Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:20:08 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/soil.html4aa60234cff7298ab4c148c4ca903d73Organic gardening soil health is the most important aspect of your garden Sat, 16 Nov 2013 20:42:10 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/vegetable-gardening-tools.html65b2c521ebb90142aa436c956d400ed5Vegetable gardening tools are bulk-produced for sale and easily attained at your local home improvement and garden center. Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:59:47 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/essential-gardening-tools.htmleebd303d78ae7d3164ff60c27a4474f9-cpEssential gardening tools are a part of successful organic gardening. Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:56:07 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/vegetable-index.htmlbbd3acd4afdbf604aa473ebcff9a2269The vegetable index is classified based on use and crop type. Each vegetable contains an Organic Gardening Fact Sheet with growing and cultural information on that particular vegetable Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:34:35 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-gardening-compost.html26bb778cf06822521df4a4f6855a9bfcOrganic gardening compost is food for your soil - supplying and replenishing all the important nutrients that your soil needs for healthy crop growth and increase insect pest resistance. Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:12:52 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/organic-vegetable-seeds.htmld28fec05a220c97f0d0e1a31a1ca726cYou will find open pollinated and heirloom varieties in my Organic Vegetable Seeds Store. I would avoid hybrid varieties completely. Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:00:31 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/free-organic-gardening-information-ebooks.html695721dc02fa7163af381f0e6e0537ceNow you can take OrganicGardenInfo's valuable Free Organic Gardening Information eBooks with you. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:46:48 -0500 http://www.organicgardeninfo.com/insectipedia.htmlc250b27667ef08375be3bf781287384cInsectipedia is a free resource of garden insects, insect terms, and helpful organic garden information information. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:10:11 -0500