Category Archives: Organic Gardening

Traps to Control Pests and Insects in the Garden

Traps to Control Pests and Insects in the Garden

Garden traps to control pests and insects in the garden are an essential tool in any serious pest management program. They are inexpensive, reusable and can be made with simple ingredients that you may already have in your home. They can be used in residential gardens, commercial landscapes or in the yard of your farm. […]

Companion Plantings for Plant Protection from Pests

Companion Plantings for Plant Protection from Pests

Companion plantings for plant protection from pests and disease are easy and often yield rewarding results. In companion planting, plants are planted in the same family or category of plant, along with the same or similar edible fruit or flower. Some common plants that are commonly planted for companion plantings are Basil, Daffodils, English Ivy, […]

Beneficial Microbes for Gardens

Beneficial Microbes for Gardens

Beneficial microbes for gardens are a key part of the natural food cycle. They are organisms that are necessary for very small amounts to keep the entire biological system running smoothly. There are approximately 150 different species of these bacteria and perhaps even more undiscovered species. 1. Benefits of Beneficial Microbes for Garden The benefits […]

Biological Methods to Control Plant Pests and Diseases

Biological Methods to Control Plant Pests and Diseases

Biological methods to control plant pests and diseases are very common. However, they are often misunderstood by most people as being “natural.” They do not pass the same inspection as regular methods. This is due to the fact that the techniques used for these methods are different than regular methods. This has led to the […]

Tips for Maintaining Proper Temperature in Greenhouses

Tips for Maintaining Proper Temperature in Greenhouses

Tips for maintaining proper temperature in greenhouses are one of the first things that you will need to learn if you are new to a greenhouse. Greenhouses are used for many different reasons, ranging from simply storing plants and animals and breeding them in them, to allowing professionals to grow exotic plants and to allow […]

Methods to Insulate the Greenhouse

Methods to Insulate the Greenhouse

Learning the proper methods to insulate the greenhouse will be a very important part of your greenhouse activities. There are several different types of insulation, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. When you’re finished learning about the insulating methods for greenhouses, you’ll have a better understanding of which is right for you and your […]