Creating an herb garden is fun and practical. The aromas are wonderful, the view is beautiful, and many can be used as medicines or for cooking. Growing them is easy. They’re hardy and thrive well in all kinds of soils. But for optimal results, it’s helpful to keep in mind a few things about each […]

The rose attracts people to it for its unique shape, but you’ve got to admit, most people are attracted for its smell primarily. It’s the smell that drives women to request it for a birthday or anniversary celebration. Roses are the premier way to say I love you, and I think you’re as sweet and […]

Organic gardens are becoming more and more popular as time goes by. People would rather enjoy their herbs and vegetables that are chemical and pesticide free.
Organic gardens are all natural and use only certified seeds and fertilizer. You are guaranteed to get the right products for your garden by visiting an organic garden center. You […]

Beyond the basic styles of bonsai tree art, there are many wonderful variations. The individual aesthetic that each artist brings to the work allows for an infinite variety of forms.
Group or Forest (Yose)
The group display, often called the forest, is just what the name suggests - multiple bonsai trees residing in a single container. Any […]

…and plenty of drops to drink!
With the warmer weather and the beautiful spring showers we’ve been getting here in Tulsa, the tulips have been popping up everywhere and the land is suddenly alive.  And it’s not just here ~ here are some recent tulip photos from around the globe:
These were taken by Greg Olsen in […]

Herbs have been used as cooking additives for thousands of years. They may be spicy or salty or tangy or just plain delicious, but whatever your recipe there’s an herb to suit.
Who hasn’t used a bit of parsley in a fish dish? This versatile herb is good for chicken, lamb and cheese dishes. There’s no […]

So you are thinking of trying your hand at organic gardening? If so, there are some organic gardening supplies you should know about. Having these organic gardening supplies on hand will make sure that you have a successful garden at the end of the year.
Insect Control
The most important organic gardening supplies you can buy are […]

One definition of organic gardening is that it is growing food without the use of chemical additives.  Although there are many factors involved in organic gardening, the two pillars of organic gardening are soil preparation and pest control.  Whether you are an organic gardener or not, you can still use organic gardening pest control practices […]

When it comes to white roses, there are many different meanings that come into play, and definitely more so than with any other type of rose. Before you actually purchase any white roses for yourself or for someone else, you are going to want to make sure that you understand the meanings of white roses […]

In organic gardening, compost is the most important factor that will determine the life of your plants and garden. Compost is a combination of any natural wastes, such as leaves, grass, bushes, flowers, animal manure and other broken down organic material. This means that anything that was not chemically produced or manufactured can become compost.
Organic […]

Bonsai is in a way like photography - it is possible to buy dozens of expensive ‘add-ons’ to the basic equipment. Some of these are helpful, others merely give you the feeling that ‘Gee, I’m really an artist’. Tools do not make the artist - the artist uses tools.
But there are tools which are essential […]

Organic gardening and farming are good for people, and good for the environment.  Here are three ways we benefit from organic gardening and farming.
Safer Water
Organic gardening and farming keep toxic pesticides out of the water supply and food chain.  Pesticides cause a lot of human misery, from birth defects, to cancer, to allergies and other […]

Most herbs are very hardy, surviving winter well and thriving in relatively poor soil. But people and plants may find it more comfortable to carry out their actions inside the greenhouse. Fortunately, there are several herbs that take to that environment readily.
CHAMOMILE
A variety of Chamomile called Roman Chamomile is an excellent choice. With its apple […]

If you are new to organic gardening, you may be wondering where to go to get good advice.  Some of the organic gardening advice you get is confusing, and when you hear about the USDA rules, organic gardening sounds impossible.  Organic gardening is really not that hard; it’s easy once you get the hang of […]

Bumblebee nests that are mature can hold around 50-400 bees at any one time. To thwart bumblebees from setting up nests on your property, fill in all animal and rodent burrows you come across as well as any holes in the soil. Make certain that you fill in holes in the exterior of the building […]

Certain herbs and other plants have been known to have useful properties - as seasonings or preservatives for food, medicines or simply a pleasurable odor - for thousands of years. Along with that ancient knowledge sometimes comes ancient myths.
Tombs uncovered in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) as old as 60,000 years held remains of medicinal herbs preserved […]

There are over 25,000 orchid plants, as the orchid genus is one of the most populous plants in the world. Purple orchids are one of the favored types of orchids, because of their dramatic and exotic color and aroma. Although many people mistakenly think that orchids are a difficult plant to grow this is actually […]

Organic gardening is a “natural” way to grow things without chemical additives.  For the most part, that means that you don’t use chemical fertilizers or pesticides, but organic gardening may entail far more than that, especially if you intend to sell produce from your garden.
Organic Gardening for Personal Use
If your goal in organic gardening is […]

If you’re just getting started in organic gardening, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information.  They key to success is KISS—keep it slow and simple.  Like all living processes, there is a rhythm to organic gardening.  You don’t do everything at once.  Start out slow and learn as you go, and you will be successful.  […]

If you plan to sell USDA Certified Organic produce, you must use organic garden seeds.  Organic garden seeds are grown under the same organic conditions as your vegetables. 
You might think it can’t really matter if the seed comes from a plant that was grown in chemically altered soil, or if pesticides were used on the […]

Organic gardeners avoid using chemical pesticides because they are toxic to humans (especially small ones), pets and the environment as well as to insects.  Organic garden pest control uses non-toxic, natural methods of deterring or removing insects. 
Insect Repellants
Soap is commonly used for organic garden pest control.  You can purchase organic soap insect repellants, or you […]

Earwigs create many problems for many gardeners; the outdoor insects live in damp environments and feed on dead plant material. According to myth, earwigs are known to crawl inside ears and damage the human brain, but this is certainly not true. However, European earwigs have been known to invade homes following a wet spring. An […]

Bonsai is in a way like photography - it is possible to buy dozens of expensive ‘add-ons’ to the basic equipment. Some of these are helpful, others merely give you the feeling that ‘Gee, I’m really an artist’. Tools do not make the artist - the artist uses tools.
Though not essential, the following will nonetheless […]

Some herbs are grown simply for their beauty and fragrance in the garden. But once grown, many herbs are harvested for what they were grown for: medicines, seasonings, aromatics and so forth. That requires proper preservation techniques, usually drying.
There are different traditional methods - bag drying, tray drying, air drying and even a few new […]

Herbs require very little care compared to many plants. How many times have you had to spray your roses or trim your orchids? Herbs, by comparison, do well in poor soil, require little fertilizer and only modest watering. If they get lots of sun and a bit of water, they usually do well all on […]

Organic gardening is not only about the pesticides and the soil that your garden is grown in. The key is to make everything work together; creating an ecosystem in your back yard is essentially your goal. Organic garden tips are highly sought after, and growers love to share their organic gardening tips with others. Organic […]

Many beginners to the hobby of rose gardening assume that they will have to prepare to make a great deal of fuss over their flowers. The common misconception is that all roses are delicate and liable to simply drop dead at any time. Most people are pleasantly surprised to discover that roses actually need relatively […]

Many people choose to graft their roses to help them grow better and to bloom better. Grafting is not necessarily difficult, but it does require some skill and some forethought before making the attempt. There are many reasons to graft roses, and you can find that it is possible to create a more successful and […]

Successful organic gardening begins and ends with good soil.  At the beginning and end of every growing season, the organic gardener works with the soil to make sure it will produce abundant organic produce and flowers.  He or she adds organic garden fertilizers at least twice a year to enrich the soil and replace nutrients […]

For centuries companion planting has been an accepted technique to combat pests and diseases in fruit and vegetables all over the world. People often do not want pests in their garden and on their plants, however, they do not wish to use toxic chemicals to leave their garden pest free.
Companion planting is a method of […]