As members of the sunflower family, Jerusalem artichokes are well-adapted to most areas of the United States and are a crop that is native to North America. They do especially well in the northern two-thirds of the country. The Jerusalem artichoke itself is a tuber that grows as the base of a sunflower-like plant that also has pretty yellow flowers. They are vigorous growers, and gardeners are more likely to end up with excessive quantities of plants and tubers than too few. By Tammy Biondi |
Pumpkins and other winter squash are bright symbols of the bounty of our gardens' harvests. Ironically, in many areas of the country, growing pumpkins organically can be among the most challenging vegetables to grow. By Tammy Biondi |
For a delicious, easy-to-grow garden treat, lettuce can't be beat. It is a must for your organic garden: it matures quickly, has few pest or disease problems and is a beautiful addition to your vegetable patch. By Tammy Biondi |
Fall is an excellent time for growing cabbages in your organic garden. The sunny days and cool, crisp nights are ideal growing conditions and, since cabbage can withstand some light frost, cabbage can be grown until fairly late in the growing season. In fact, many people believe that the cabbage's flavor improves when it is harvested in cold weather, after it has withstood a couple of frosts. By Tammy Biondi |
Producing vivid, brilliant color is something that plants do amazingly well. Why not take advantage of their abilities and add some visual spice to your vegetable garden with purple plant varieties? By Tammy Biondi |
One of the most important things you can pass along to kids is the love and importance of organic gardening. Organic gardens are free of chemicals and much better for the environment. Organic gardening is a state of mind. By Grace Alexander |
With our increased awareness of the contamination of our environment and the human illnesses and diseases caused by exposure to chemical pesticides, many home gardeners are choosing to fight garden pests with natural methods. By Janet Grischy |
Most gardening magazines and websites are written for people with large yards and lots of space to plant. For the average apartment dweller, these resources are nice to look at, but don't give any useful information. By Conny Manero |
A user friendly guide to producing your own compost for your organic garden. By Kirsten Sparks |
