Naked Goodness For Your Garden

Did I tell you I am a gardener now? I have always wanted to have a garden, and this is my year! We planted squash, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes, broccoli, basil, spinach, salad greens, and rosemary. I am a novice. I have a vague understanding about how all of this stuff works, but I need a little guidance about how to make it all happen. This summer I was visiting my parents and was excited about my mom’s small suburban garden. She grows blueberries, squash, tomatoes, and mint. Th

Eco Tip of the Week: Great Gardening Tips!

Eco tip submitted by reiter8 Rig up a rain barrel to catch rainwater from your gutters and use that to water your flowers, lawn, garden this summer. Use a heavy grade plastic drum that won't let light in which will speed the growth of algae. Cover the barrel with mosquito netting to keep it from becoming a breading ground for insects. Use disease and pest resistant plants in your garden instead of pesticides. 'Good' plants include: basil, marigolds, mint and chives. Use traps and barrie