Organic Farming & Gardening

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

Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 5:38 PM by Tom Oder
Contrary to common belief, most bugs are harmless. Here's how to tell the good guys from the bad guys.
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An elegant tabletop pot that does the watering for you
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 5:00 PM by Matt Hickman
For those who would rather not have their houseplants tweet at them when they need hydration, Joey Roth's self-watering terracotta planter offers a low-tech solution for chronic blackthumbs and frequent travelers.
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Monet's garden replanted in the Bronx

Tue, Jun 26, 2012 7:41 AM by Brigitte Dusseau, AFP

The American version of Claude Monet's garden has already attracted more than 100,000 visitors since it opened at the New York Botanical Garden in May.
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Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 5:30 PM by Kimi Harris
Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals.
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How to grow better beans and peas
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 3:07 PM by Tom Oder
If your legumes are underperforming, we've got a secret ingredient that will increase your yield.
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Beyond chickens: Poultry to keep at home
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 12:22 PM by Networx.com
Some varieties of quail and duck are better suited for the urban farmer.
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How to grow a garden on your balcony
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 3:17 PM by Shareable.net
Contrary to popular belief, a yard is not necessary to grow an excellent garden.
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Torn up Tulsa garden results in civil rights lawsuit
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 6:28 PM by Matt Hickman
A greenthumbed Tulsa resident sues the city after code enforcement officials, acting without cause, send workers to destroy the extensive edible garden in her front yard.
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California foie gras ban ends farmer's 'American dream'

Fri, Jun 15, 2012 5:05 AM by Michael Thurston, AFP

Guillermo Gonzalez's foie gras production business is closing down — the only one of its kind in California. He's closing in response to a looming state ban on the production of the fatty liver made by force feeding ducks and geese.
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How to get started with native plants
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 4:35 PM by Tom Oder
A guide to creating a low-maintenance and low-cost landscape that won’t look like a naturalized meadow. (We promise.)
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How to master the art of scything
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 1:09 PM by Networx.com
Clean up your yard and slim down your body with this age-old tool.
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Cocoa remedy for Amazon deforestation?

Thu, Jun 14, 2012 12:06 PM by Yana Marull, AFP

Cocoa production has historically contributed to Amazon deforestation, but some cooperatives aim to preserve biodiversity.
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My yard is your yard: Neighbors dismantle fences in favor of shared space
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 7:53 PM by Matt Hickman
How much do you enjoy the company of your neighbors? Enough to share a backyard with them? Meet several yard-sharers who have thrown the old proverb 'good fences make good neighbors' to the wind.
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Nepal 'Himalayan Viagra' harvest droops to record low

Sun, Jun 10, 2012 6:14 AM by Frankie Taggart, AFP

This season's crop has been particularly poor, say the villagers who rely on the rare, parasitic fungus to earn money to feed their families.
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Watch: A jungle grows in Brooklyn
Fri, Jun 08, 2012 12:57 PM by Matt Hickman
YouTube channel SpacesTV expands beyond man cave makeovers and tours of shoebox-sized Manhattan apartments with a new show called 'Urban Gardener.' First up, a visit to a lush backyard sanctuary in Brooklyn.
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