Organic Farming & Gardening

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

Watch: A curbside 'food forest' grows in South L.A.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 10:18 AM by Matt Hickman
In response to the dearth of fresh, nutritious food in his community, urban gardener Ron Finley has created an edible garden atop a barren, weed-filled parking strip in South Los Angeles.
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Show 'em who's moss: 12 terrarium treasures
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 7:07 PM by Matt Hickman
A roundup of products suitable for all of your tabletop miniature landscaping needs: Recycled glass bubbles, teeny-tiny rakes, bags o' moss and DIY kits complete with diminutive terrarium inhabitants.
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How to grow native azaleas
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 3:46 PM by Tom Oder
When it comes to growing native azaleas in the U.S., gardeners should give them plenty of light, avoid planting too deeply and keep young plants well-watered.
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Watch: Everything you always wanted to know about urban chickening (but were afraid to ask)
Mon, Apr 09, 2012 7:00 AM by Matt Hickman
Bee Ayers of BK Farmyards gives ioby — the fabulous NYC-based environmental fundraising platform — the low-down on the fine art of raising chickens in the city.
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Do pineapples grow on trees?
Sun, Apr 08, 2012 6:01 PM by Chanie Kirschner
It's unlikely that you'll need a ladder to harvest that sweet, spiky fruit.
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For the high-end homesteader, Williams-Sonoma launches Agrarian line
Thu, Apr 05, 2012 3:30 PM by Matt Hickman
Williams-Sonoma, purveyor of $400 Dutch ovens and the swankiest Italian espresso machines that money can buy, eyes the beekeeping, Kombucha-guzzling crowd with its new collection.
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Gardening apps for spring
Wed, Apr 04, 2012 10:00 PM by Matt Hickman
Although some green thumbs may balk at the idea of — gasp! — taking a smartphone into the garden, the gardening app market is growing like mad. The New York Times selects some fresh picks for spring.
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Impatiens disease becomes hot topic
Wed, Apr 04, 2012 3:37 PM by Tom Oder
Plant pathologists say supply chain not affected; spring planting tips for homeowners who want to protect their flowers.
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7 things your garden needs from you
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 5:22 PM by Networx.com
In the long run this will save you time and money and your garden will thank you from sparing it lots of loss, due to the wrong plant being planted in the wrong place.
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How to grow peonies
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 4:57 PM by Tom Oder
Cool weather plants can even be tricked into blooming in parts of Florida with a little extra effort.
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10 inspiring urban gardens
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 10:57 AM by Enrique Gili
One of the more encouraging aspects of the food reform movement is the latest push by urban planners and city dwellers to save neighborhoods from neglect through community gardening.
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Photos: Kids join first lady at annual spring planting at the White House
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 11:53 AM by Catie Leary
Children from various states were invited to the event after writing to Michelle Obama to share their personal experiences with gardening in their communities.
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TerraCycle returns to greenthumbed roots with new gardening products
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 4:18 PM by Matt Hickman
TerraCycle, upcycled design powerhouse and purveyor of worm poop plant food, helps usher in spring with two new products: A watering can made from granola bags and a plant caddy made from juice pouches.
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Organic wine growing gains ground in France

Sun, Mar 25, 2012 1:15 PM by Laurent Abadie, AFP

Switching to organic methods of agriculture have seen a return of flora and fauna and insects to vineyards.
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Beneficial insects: How to attract good bugs to your garden
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 11:11 AM by Tom Oder
Suggestions include choosing a diverse variety of plants and letting some vegetables go to seed.
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