Why is Organic Food More Expensive?
Having spent most of my life in the midst of the farm market world, one question I’ve become very familiar with over the years is: “Why is Organic Food More Expensive?”
Category: Organic Gardening
Pumpkin Seed Saving
Don’t throw away those seeds when you carve your pumpkins this year. Instead do a little pumpkin seed saving and use them as the beginning’s of next year’s pumpkin patch. I think my cows’...
Starting Seeds in Eggshells
There are a lot of different containers you can use to start seeds in, but starting seeds in eggshells gives some extra benefits.
DIY Greenhouse Underground
We’ve used small hoophouses and row covers on our farm for years, but I recently read about a very innovative and inexpensive type of DIY greenhouse that I might have to try.
Do It Yourself Pest Control: Aphids
If aphids are sucking the life out of your plants, try this homemade spray recipe for a little do it yourself pest control.
Manure Tea Making
While you’re probably not going to want to partake in an afternoon cup of manure tea, your garden will love it!
Types of Mulch that are Free
Mulch is an important part of gardening as it helps keep plants from getting too dry or weedy. Here are a few types of mulch that you can often get for free.
5 Reasons for Planting a Garden
Planting a garden, no matter how small, is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
Fracking and Organic Agriculture Don’t Mix
Hopefully by now you’ve heard the good news that fracking has been banned in NY, but the fight against fracking isn’t over yet.
Natural Ways to Control Aphids
Aphids may be little in size, but are a big problem. Here are a couple ways to control aphids naturally.
