Organic Edible Basics

How to Gather Edible Flowers
Many people avoid eating edible flowers because they are afraid to try them or… More
How to Build an Organic Raised Vegetable Garden
...o debating the benefits of using a raised bed for organic vegetable gardening. Not… More
How to Make an Organic Grow Box for a Kid's Project
Your child can practice organic gardening methods by making a grow box filled with… More
How to Feed an Organic Tomato Plant
Organic tomatoes are those plants raised to maturity without the use of chemical-based herbicides,… More

How to Make Organic Soil
organic gardening starts with organic soil the way things grow in nature--without chemical fertilizers… More
How to Make Soil Organic
"Organic" is more than just a trendy buzzword. In commercial agriculture, soil and produce… More
How to Reuse Organic Soil
If you want to reuse organic soil but are afraid of carrying forward fungus,… More
Organic Garden Pesticides
...ces are an alternative to chemical pesticides for organic gardeners. These substances may be… More
Organic Fruit Tree Sources
Many organic fruit trees are heirloom or antique varieties. One reason is that the… More
Organic Plant Food for Vegetables
Organic fertilizers and plant food were the foundation of agriculture for thousands of years.… More
Organic Seeds for Planting
For a truly organic garden, control the plants you grow from the very beginning.… More
Organic Pesticides for Apple Trees
...as ants, aphids, beetles, grasshoppers and slugs. Organic pesticides are readily available, though alcohol… More
Organic Herbs for Men
...ho wants to take care of your man, there are many organic herbs that… More
Organic Controls for Fruit Tree Diseases
Organic farming, strictly defined, excludes the use of toxic and synthetic solutions for combating… More
How to Treat Organic Soil in a Greenhouse
Operating your greenhouse using organic gardening methods is similar to doing so using chemical… More
What Are the Dangers of Organic Fertilizer?
Organic fertilizer can be dangerous to humans or pets because it is most often… More
How to Garden Organic Fruits & Vegetables
...uce from your own yard. If you can grow your food organically, you are… More
How to Grow Edible Flowers
Edible flowers include garden variety flowers such as violas, pansies, roses, calendula, chrysanthemum, day… More
Rodale Organic Gardening Basics: Lawns
... to planting and maintenance, Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening: Landscaping with Perennials gives you… More
Edible Flowers
Find out more about a variety of flowers that are good enough to eat. More

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How to Start an Organic Garden
Starting an organic garden requires caring for plants in a natural way without using chemicals… More
What Kind of Soil Should I Use in Organic Gardening?
The best soil to use for an organic garden is compost that does not contain… More
How to Build Organic Soil
Building organic soil requires a good compost-to -soil ratio in order to keep organic matter… More
Organic Vs. Chemical Fertilizers
...o your plants. Learn about the difference between organic and chemical fertilizer in this free… More

What Is Organic Fertilizer?
Organic fertilizer is based of natural occurring compounds instead of chemical based compounds. Learn more… More
Adding Organic Fertilizer to Garden
...dding fertilizer to your plants. Learn how to add organic fertilizer with water in this… More
Organic Fertilizing Organisms
...den in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on plants. More
How to Grow Edible Flowers
Growing edible flowers requires the same care as normal flowers, but special attention should be… More
How to Prepare an Organic Vegetable Garden
Prepare an organic vegetable garden by starting with a natural compost, blocking the garden off… More
Is Burlap Safe for Organic Gardens?
While burlap is safe for organic gardens, there is no reason to leave burlap sitting… More
Growing an Organic Flower Garden
To grow an organic flower garden, avoid using any pesticides, fungicides, weed killers or insecticides,… More
What is Organic Gardening?
Understand what organic gardening means and how it can benefit you in this free educational… More
Outdoor Organic Gardening
Learn how to become an outdoor organic gardener in this free educational video series. More
Soil Preparation: Organic Vegetable Gardening Tips & Ideas
... a home or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic gardening video. Get beginner… More
Using Guano in Organic Gardens
Utilizing guano in your organic garden is discussed in this free educational video series. More
How to Get Started as an Organic Gardener
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Indoor Organic Gardening
Learn how to become an indoor organic gardener in this free educational video series. More
Making Organic Compost & Humates for Organic Gardens
Create your own organic compost and humates in order to assist in your garden's growth.… More
Benefits of Organic Gardening
Organic gardening can provide you with fresh, natural vegetables. Learn other benefits in this free… More
Using Worm Castings in Organic Gardens
Worm casting can allow your garden to thrive. Learn more in this free educational video… More
Organic Gardening Tools & Materials
...for the tools that are necessary for a successful organic garden in this free educational… More
How To Use Organic Cardamom
Using organic cardamom is easy with these tips, get expert tips and advice on organic… More
Using Organic Compost
Organic compost is a great way to rejuvenate and stimulate plant growth within your garden.… More
Commercial & Organic Fertilizer Basics
Hear how commercial and organic fertilizers work when used in soil; take care of your… More
Organic Composting Tips
Compost can help the plants in your organic garden thrive. Learn how to make and… More
Benefits of Organic Matter in Soil
Organic matter in your soil is always a good thing; take care of your garden… More

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Young weeds for Organic matter?
I was wondering if there would be any problem using fresh weeds for a nitrogen source? If the pile gets hot enough it will kill the seeds anyway right? Even if it didn't I plan to mulch with straw or hay anyhow so weeds seeds shouldn't be a problem. Has… More
organic raised beds
...but need to find what to build it with to keep it organic. I have read that treated timbers will leach out chemicals in the soil that will go into the veggies. Does… More
Trying to find a book on Organic Gardening
...airly new then and the title may have been simply Organic Gardening. It had information about the French intensive method of planting, companion planting, interplanting and had zone information for… More
What is the point of Organic Seed?
... having a blond moment. But, what is the point of organic seed? I mean really, isn't it the how it is grown and what it is grown in and what you use on it vs. the actual seed? In some strange way today this just comes across… More

ProtoGrow Organic Fertilizer
...(don't hit me with a stick) I decided to look for organic alternatives. I started composting, but that will take some time. I have tested my soil and it is a bit low in Nitrogen (P & K are… More
Organic Food Year Round!
Well, I grow orchids, but I don't grow veggies in the house. I read the article at the link. They had a lot of interesting suggestions, which I will not be doing. The closest I ever get is catnip for my kitty. They mention tomatoes, but I imagine in an… More
So I bought some organic tomatoes from the farmers market.. can I plant them?
Silly question. I bought some organic cherry tomatoes from the local farmers market. They are fresh and I am 99% sure they are heirlooms not hybrids. I chose 4 different types ranging from yellow pear shaped to purple/greenish. I am curious to see if they will grow from the fruit… More
Organic Potting Mix
...t. x 1.5 ft. containers going for next spring for organic veggies. I have found many recipes for soil, but I have never made my own organic mix. I will be growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, peas, cucumbers, radishes, and herbs. This… More
A novice trying to create an organic raised garden
I am trying to get my organic vegetable garden started. I've decided to use the raised garden method since our soil is practically like trying to dig concrete. I was going to use wood to build them, but I was reminded it's not a good idea since we have bad… More
Fire Ants! Any new organic approaches?
I'm in Texas - and fire ants are always a problem. Boiling water doesn't work--for more than a few hours at least. Wonder about vinegar? My hubby uses Ortho stuff and it works - fast - but what is it doing to us? And the future world? Nothing good, I'm… More
Organic Vegetable Garden
...rst home a few months back and I want to plant an organic vegetable garden. I have an idea of which fruits and vegetables I want to plant and I know I want to… More
Tastiest organic food in your garden
In your organic gardening experience, which fruit/vegetable/herb did you find to be the most superior to the mass produced varieties at the supermarket? For me, it would have to be onions..:cool: More
organic fertilizer
...th problem and had a few responses recomending an organic fertilizer. Would this orgaanic fertilizer be manure? Or is there other kinds? If you know any brand names or where to find more information about it please let me know as I was unaware… More
Organic Mulch
...ng and was wondering,Is there such a thing called organic Mulch? I would like to keep my lawn and trees as pure as possible and want to avoid chemicals on my trees/lawn. Hoping to start an organic garden in a couple of years. Any advice is… More
Organic gardening
Hi, I want to use organic manure for my garden. How do I make that at home?:confused: More
Edible pansys
Are my pansys only edible if i bought organic variety? Thanks Tura:) More
Help with organic sprays
Hello, Can anyone tell me what I can use safely on my leafy veggies, such as spinach, lettuce and collards, that can rid of bugs, especially beetles? Any help would be greatly appreciated. More
Organic Fertilizer
I found this organic fertilize mix and here it is to share, Mixing parts (using a coffee can, a bucket or a spoon a part is a part) Mixing (approx, cost from local feed and seed store) * 4 parts cotton seed meal 50 lbs @ 9.50 * 1 part… More
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Buying organic seeds
I have a question...what exactly is "organic seeds"? I thought about buying some Burpee organic seeds for my vegetable garden this year but I'm totally in the dark. Can I save seeds and plant them next year-will they grow and produce? This is all a new venue for me and… More
Interested in Organic Gardening?
If you are interested in organic gardening and better health sign up for our intensive course taught by Master Gardener Darren Butler. Have a Great Day!:) More
organic alternative to bordeaux?
Is there an organic alternative to bordeaux spray? What about an organic treatment for wood borer insects? More
Organic edible flowers
...ooking for organic (and therefore pestiside free) edible Nasturtiums, Elderflowers, Dandelion Heads and Violets that I can get relatively fresh in (or shipped to) Spokane WA. :rolleyes: If you have any leads, freinds, good ideas or tips, please give a shout out to an avid culinary… More