Organic Farming & Gardening

Organic Farming & Gardening

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

  • 700,000 backyard bees killed in Detroit

    Wed, Mar 13, 2013 10:20 AM by Melissa Breyer

    Police are looking for suspects in the apian assault.

  • Clinton visits Haitian coffee plant, brewery

    Tue, Mar 12, 2013 9:34 AM

    Video: Former President Bill Clinton visited Haiti, and pledged $700,000 to the country's agricultural sector.

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  • 5 invasive plants to keep out of your garden

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 6:04 PM by Networx.com

    Even if they are pretty or smell divine, resist the temptation to plant them.

  • 15 handy online tools for gardeners

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 4:35 PM by Ramon Gonzalez

    We've pulled together some go-to resources for the first-time gardener.

  • 6 unusual herbs to grow in your spring garden

    Thu, Mar 07, 2013 3:11 PM by Networx.com

    If you're ready to move beyond basic basil and oregano, this is a good place to start.

  • How to build a simple seed-starting stand

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 4:45 PM by Tom Oder

    Here's an easy DIY stand, so you can get your garden started before spring has even sprung.

  • 6 of the best chicken coop tours in the U.S.

    Fri, Mar 01, 2013 4:45 PM by Jerry James Stone

    Many cities offer tours and suggestions for backyard chicken coops. Check out these resources!

  • Produce from urban gardens could contain lead

    Wed, Feb 27, 2013 2:00 PM by Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Toxic metals like lead, zinc and cadmium are commonly found in soil, particularly in urban areas, and lead is neurotoxic, especially to babies and young children.

  • Gnome hard feelings: Wee humanoids finally allowed at Chelsea Flower Show

    Wed, Feb 20, 2013 2:42 PM by Matt Hickman

    After decades of getting the cold shoulder from the Royal Horticultural Society, garden gnomes will at long last be recognized — and acknowledged by the queen — at the world's most esteemed garden show.

  • What you need to know about GMO labels

    Tue, Feb 19, 2013 4:59 PM by Tom Oder

    What it and other acronyms mean, who the stakeholders are, and why you should pay attention.

  • 17 easy-to-start seeds for beginner gardeners

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 2:12 PM by Ramon Gonzalez

    Think you can't grow anything? Try these easy-to-grow seeds in your garden and change that perception.

  • How to get free seeds for your first garden

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 2:04 PM by Ramon Gonzalez

    Join the grow your own movement by following these simple tips for finding seeds.

  • Supreme Court to hear soybean farmer's case against Monsanto

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 11:25 AM by John Platt

    Monsanto charges that Vernon Hugh Bowman used the company's patented soybean genes without permission.

  • Composting 101 [Infographic]

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 8:38 AM

    About half the stuff you throw away is compostable. Here's what can and can't go in the pile.

  • Can compost kill?

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 12:51 PM by Sami Grover

    Is your beloved compost pile a deadly source of contagion, ready to claim its next victim? Well, yes and no.

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