If you’ve heard gardeners mention Azomite and wondered what the fuss is about, here’s the simple explanation because I like simple! What is Azomite?Azomite is a natural rock dust packed with over 70 trace minerals. It comes from ancient volcanic ash deposits and looks like a fine gray powder. You just mix it into your…
Worm Castings: Boosts Your Gardens Health Naturally
Every spring, when I am planning my spring garden, I’m always sure to add worm castings along with compost and cow manure. It’s a great way to get my garden started out on the right track. Then when I transition to my summer garden full of vegetables that are heavy feeders, I repeat the process….
Ladybug Larvae: Friend or Foe? Why These Fierce-Looking Bugs Are Garden Heroes
Have you ever spotted a strange, spiky, almost menacing-looking bug crawling around your plants and wondered if it was a pest? You wouldn’t be the only one! One of the most misunderstood insects in the garden is the ladybug larva. Unlike the familiar round, spotted adult ladybug, the larval stage looks more like a tiny,…
How Trap Crops Can Protect Your Vegetable Garden from Pests
Have you ever heard of trap crops? If not, you’re in for a game-changer in your vegetable garden. This method has been around for centuries, and once you learn how it works, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start using it sooner. Trap crops, also called sacrificial crops, are planted as decoys to attract pests away…
Organic Gardening and Farming Magazine: FREE digital magazine
I would like to invite you to subscribe to this FREE online magazine. I have been asked to write a monthly column and am honored to do so. This is a new online magazine and I have read the pages cover to cover. Each magazine is about 38 pages with beautiful pictures and gardening information…