A Journal of Gardening

Why Organic Gardens Need Less Water Every gardener knows the feeling. The summer sun is blazing, the soil is drying out, and it seems like you're constantly dragging hoses across the yard trying to ke … read more

Why Earthworms Are Every Gardener's Best Friend If you ask a seasoned gardener how to tell whether soil is healthy, they may not talk about fertilizer, pH levels, or expensive soil tests. Instead, the … read more

The Organic Gardener's Secret: Feed the Soil, Not the Plant Many new gardeners focus their attention on the plants. They buy fertilizers, search for quick fixes, and look for ways to make vegetables g … read more

Why Wildflowers Belong Near Vegetable Gardens There was a time when vegetable gardens rarely stood alone. Wildflowers drifted along fence lines. Bees floated lazily between squash blossoms and bloomin … read more

Why Old Gardens Smelled Different There is something many people remember about old gardens that is difficult to explain until they experience it again for themselves. They smelled alive. Warm tomato … read more