Organic Farming & Gardening

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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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If the wild animals living in your yard harm your neighbor's garden, are you responsible?
Tue, May 14, 2013 5:26 PM by Robin Shreeves
If wild, furry creatures set up home in your pesticide-free yard, should you be responsible if they ruin your neighbor’s garden?
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Can you grow vegetables in the shade?
Thu, May 09, 2013 6:05 PM by Tom Oder
Yes, there is such a thing as a shade vegetable. Some vegetables prefer limited exposure to sunlight. But it's important to know which veggie needs what.
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Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays
Sun, May 05, 2013 10:22 AM by Shea Gunther
After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.
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Mother's Day gifts for the gardening mom
Thu, May 02, 2013 4:55 PM by Networx.com
No matter your budget, we've got something to help your mom indulge her green thumb.
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EU bans bee-harming pesticides ... will U.S. wise up and follow suit?
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 5:15 PM by Matt Hickman
In a landmark decision, Europe restricts a popular pesticide linked to declining honeybee populations. One would hope this would light a fire under the EPA's you-know-what.
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L'Uritonnoir transforms hay bales into compost-making pee stations
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:30 AM by Matt Hickman
Designed to deliver 'liquid gold' directly into the center of a hay bale, L'Uritonnoir is a clever funnel-urinal hybrid from France that promotes urine upcycling in both festival and backyard settings.
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3 tips for growing lilac bushes
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 11:39 AM by Networx.com
Here's how to keep these fragrant beauties healthy and happy.
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How to celebrate Arbor Day without a yard
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 1:28 PM by Ramon Gonzalez
Make a commitment this year to make every day Arbor Day, even if you don't have a place to plant a tree.
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How to create a dog-friendly garden
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 5:51 PM by Ramon Gonzalez
You can grow a garden where your pet can safely coexist with beautiful plants. Just follow these tips from gardeners who understand the delicate balance.
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5 tips for weeding your garden
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 2:51 PM by Networx.com
Prevention and maintenance will save you a lot of time and back pain.
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Gardening with your yard's ecosystem in mind
Fri, Apr 12, 2013 4:00 PM by Robin Shreeves
When you're working in the garden this spring, make sure you take into consideration what works naturally with the bugs, birds, animals and native plants in your yard.
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