Vegetables and Fruit

Vegetable Gardening During a Drought
Enclosed garden areas Planting in an area with solid fencing around it will block moisture-sapping winds. Raised beds also retain moisture better. Drought and extreme

What Fruit Trees Can You Plant In USDA Zones 8 And 9
Delicious apples, peaches, pears, blueberries, grapes, citrus and a long list of other plants, some of them native, can grow quite well in milder temperate

Onions – Good For The Body, Good For The Soul
Over 5,000 years ago, during the Bronze Age, onion came into their own. We believe that onions were first developed in Iran and Western Pakistan

Natural Organic Mulch
Natural organic mulch, as opposed to dyed or synthetic mulch, has essential properties that positively influence the growth and health of your plants, whether they

What The Heck Is PH?
The pH of soil may be one of the most important markers in the existence of all living things. If you’re a gardener, the pH

Controlling Pests In Your Garden
In spring, hungry bugs are finding your garden. Some are pests. Others are predators. In fact, 99.9 percent of all insects on the planet are

Try “No-Till” In Your Vegetable Garden
Soil scientists now realize that tilling interferes with the soil’s complicated relationship and the micro-organisms that keep the ground healthy and productive. Tilling also compacts

Building Your Own Vegetable Garden
Building your own vegetable garden doesn’t have to be a major chore. Use these simple steps to have a bountiful crop this year. First step