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• What is compost?

  Compost, organic material, organic fertilizer, are all terms that are used in gardening that are close to being the same. A scientist would probably be much more specific in describing the ingredients and effects of compost. Basically compost is a dark... Posted Feb 19 2008, 06:14 AM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, Compost, humus, nutrients, organic gardening, waste materials

• What is the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizer?

  The basic ingredients of both fertilizers are about the same. Organic fertilizers are the result of the natural decomposition of plant and animal waste. Inorganic fertilizers are mined or manufactured. The contents of both types are basically the same... Posted Feb 12 2008, 05:05 PM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, inorganic, inorganic fertilizer, orgaic fertilizer, organic gardening, organic soil

• My First Garden

  Every year, I rely on people who over-plant vegetables in their garden to dish out their excess crop to fulfill my craving for homegrown vegetables (and fruits if that is how you classify tomatoes, but I am not going to get into that issue). Although... Posted Feb 10 2008, 10:30 AM by bryan-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: beginner, beginning, common questions, garden, gardening, new, organic, organic gardening, vegetables, yard

• How can I make my soil better?

  Knowing what type of soil you have to start with is the key to improving the the flower or garden soils. There are 3 basic types of soils: sand, clay and silt. If the soil is too sandy it will not hold water and nutrients long enough for the plants to... Posted Feb 09 2008, 07:27 AM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, humus, loam, loamy, orgainc soil, organic gardening, soil conditions, soil type

• What is foliar feeding?

  Foliar feeding is a relatively new technique of feeding plants. The fertilizer is applied directly to the leaves. There have been some reports of dramatic fruit and vegetable production increases with the use of foliar fertilizer. In some instances, it... Posted Feb 05 2008, 02:59 PM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, fertilizer, foliar feeding, foliar fertilizer, organic gardening, trace nutrients

• Is there a way to control insects without using chemicals?

  Man has been chasing insects from plants for ages. A good way to begin is to have a clean garden so as to prevent insects from becoming established. Pick up and remove dead or diseased plants and other overripe fruits and vegetables. Yellowing and rotten... Posted Jan 28 2008, 03:36 PM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, insect control, mulch, organic gardening, organic insect control

• Defining The Issue: Terms and Their Meanings

  When planning your garden, it is often helpful to do a little research. Reading product descriptions, customer reactions, and gardening articles can help provide valuable information for your project. Sometimes, it can be difficult to understand the information... Posted Jan 17 2008, 12:46 PM by bryan-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, definition, definitions, Genetically Modified Organism, GMO, Graft, grafting, Hybrid, National Organics Standards Board, organic, organic gardening