Organic Farming & Gardening

Organic Farming & Gardening

Dig into organic gardening with tips on composting and news about sustainable agriculture.

  • Brooklyn's largest public housing development gets urban farm

    Tue, Jun 18, 2013 6:53 PM by Matt Hickman

    A 1-acre plot at the Red Hook Houses, Brooklyn's largest public housing development, has been transformed into an urban farm that will employ local teens and provide hyperlocal food to the community.

  • 20 plants that will take over your yard

    Mon, Jun 17, 2013 10:50 AM by Networx.com

    Sure, they're attractive, but keep a close eye on these specimens.

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  • Discovering a whole new universe in the soil

    Fri, Jun 14, 2013 5:45 PM by Sami Grover

    The intricacies of soil biodiversity may offer scientists insights into how species — animals and plants — can survive global warming.

  • Is it too soon to plan my fall vegetable garden?

    Fri, Jun 14, 2013 11:34 AM by Tom Oder

    Seed companies and garden experts say it's time to start thinking about cooler weather. (Yes, already.)

  • 'More Than Honey': A film to fuel the fight to save bees

    Fri, Jun 07, 2013 2:23 PM by Sami Grover

    Swiss director Markus Imhoof's new documentary balances microphotography with compelling storytelling and will debut on June 10.

  • 'New Dutch' tiles transform pitched roofs into lush urban habitats

    Fri, May 31, 2013 2:46 PM by Matt Hickman

    Designed specifically for vegetation-unfriendly pitched roofs, Roel de Boer's 'New Dutch' roofing tiles are noise-absorbing, rainwater-filtering, energy-saving 'stepping stones for wildlife in the city.'

  • 'Frightening' garden gnome revolt ad from IKEA draws complaints

    Thu, May 30, 2013 4:56 PM by Matt Hickman

    Dozens of sensitive souls in the U.K. have complained to authorities about an IKEA television advert that depicts vengeful garden gnomes being murdered en masse by a suburban couple.

  • 7 ways to keep squirrels from eating your tomatoes

    Thu, May 30, 2013 4:29 PM by Tom Oder

    We've got a battle plan for all of you engaged in the Squirrel Wars.

  • Do compostable bags really work?

    Thu, May 30, 2013 3:13 PM by Tom Oder

    Find out how advances in technology have helped improve these bags, which are designed to break down in your compost pile.

  • Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first

    Thu, May 30, 2013 2:12 PM by Melissa Breyer

    44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport.

  • Seedlings suddenly wither away? How to avoid damping off

    Tue, May 28, 2013 10:34 AM by Sami Grover

    Here's how to keep your young plants from succumbing to this common disease.

  • How to attract spiders to your garden

    Thu, May 23, 2013 4:40 PM by Tom Oder

    Create a habitat that appeals to spiders and they will protect your flowers and vegetables from pests that feed on plants.

  • How and why to keep a garden journal

    Thu, May 23, 2013 12:20 PM by Networx.com

    Keeping detailed notes about what and where you plant is worth the effort.

  • Could drones revolutionize agriculture?

    Mon, May 20, 2013 12:59 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    Drones could help farmers monitor plant and soil conditions and pinpoint where pesticides should be applied.

  • A Web-based babysitter for your hydroponic garden

    Wed, May 15, 2013 1:07 PM by Sean Captain, TechNewsDaily

    Bitponics Web-connected sensors help your indoor garden grow.

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