organic lawns and gardens.
Organic mulches and compost - good for your plants and even better for the soil
Peak phosphorus - preparing for shortage of an essential mineral
Vermiculite and asbestos - how gardeners can minimize the risks of exposure to asbestos
Drought survival for lawns - how to maintain your lawn through a dry spell
Can organic farming feed the world? - recent research is encouraging
Lawn care chemicals - how toxic are they?
Edible Estates - converting lawns into productive edible landscapes
No-till gardening - less work can benefit soil, increase production
How to reduce the size of your lawn - save water, energy, yard waste
Corn gluten - a natural alternative to 'weed and feed' ...more articles
Where to Find Organic Seeds
There is growing interest among gardeners for untreated, open-pollinated and heirloom seed varieties. Here is a guide to sourcing organic and specialty seeds.
Backyard Vegetable Garden
Create a "backyard food factory" for your family. Here's a simple, concise guide with all you need to know.
Raised Garden Beds
Give your soil a lift, and your back a break. Improve drainage, keep the weeds out and the nutrients in.
Composting
Dig this. You can trade up to 30% of your household waste for the highest quality organic fertilizer available.
Natural Lawn Care
How to save time and energy on lawn maintenance, and spend less on fertilizers, pesticides and water.
Lawn Alternatives
Consider these alternatives to help lower the maintenance and environmental costs of your yard.
Fruit Trees
Enjoy your own organic fruit for just pennies apiece. New varieties offer trees for any growing space, no matter how small.
Natural Pest Control
Pests in the garden - who ya gonna call? For every pest there's a predator. Instead of pesticide, try a natural mercenary who's hungry for the work.
Natural Slug Control
Slug poisons just exchange one problem for another - save a plant, harm the soil. Get slugs under control without harm to your garden or local wildlife.
Garden 'Mini' Insectary
Grow a small garden plot of flowering plants designed to attract beneficial insects, which in turn will prey on garden insect pests. This is a natural alternative to pesticide use in your garden.
Xeriscape
Concerned about saving water? You can convert all or part of your yard into a low-maintenance xeriscape. Cut your water use up to 50% while reducing the environmental costs of lawn care.
Drip Irrigation
Save water, save time. Enjoy better results from your garden. Drip systems are simple, inexpensive and easy to install.
Gardening with Children
Gardening with children is a great family activity, and also a fun way to teach environmental awareness by exploring the workings of nature.
Fall Care of Fruit Trees
A few simple practices will help your fruit trees through the winter dormant period and ensure vitality for spring flowering and fruiting.
One Straw Revolution
The classic treatise on natural farming, by Masanobu Fukuoka, has finally been republished.
more info
The classic treatise on natural farming, by Masanobu Fukuoka, has finally been republished.
more info
Compost
Tumblers
Top of the line, fully sealed composting systems.
more info
Top of the line, fully sealed composting systems.
more info
Rain Catch System
Use natural rainwater for yard and garden, while saving on your water bill. more info
• portable garden cloche
• child's wheelbarrow
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