I work at a retail gardening store and I literally get hundreds of customers asking gardening questions. The questions are as varied as the folks asking them. They range from “How do I kill a tree – to why are my leaves turning red on my red oak tree?” Most of the answers are stored [...]

You’ve gone through the trouble of researching all that is involved with making compost. You’ve set up a system and done the work and the waiting. Now you have a stash of the finest soil amendment around. Here’s how to use your homemade compost in your garden. Because the finished product is rich in available [...]

Many gardeners and farmers who have used compost have sung the praises of this nutritious soil amendment. Many people are interested in trying their hand, but aren’t sure what to do. Here’s the lowdown on how to compost and what is involved in the process, whether you choose to make your own, or just want [...]

Organic Plants – Why Not “Picture Perfect Plants”? Here’s why: to any big chain store, a plant (or fruit or vegetable) is a product. That makes sense of course, but it’s about perspective. Their goal is to have the product look great, even if just temporarily. These plants and produce are often greenhouse grown, in [...]