How to mulch every area of your garden, and why

New mulch by spablab

Spring had sprung and the weeds with it; little bitty seedlings appeared everywhere.

But I was new to Kansas and didn’t even know what a Kansas weed was. There was nothing for it but to let the seedlings grow.

Why to mulch

I wish I’d known then what I know now – most garden [...]

What to do if you find a rat in your garden

Rat des moissons by ComputerHotline

“Did you read about the rats in my garden on Facebook? Not joking! Any tips? EWWWWW I’m having nightmares.” – Loving Nature’s Garden reader, Oct 2010.

A rat is not the kind of wildlife you’re going to like in your garden, nature garden or not.

If [...]

How to save the world's water in your garden

The small waterfall by Hamed Saber

“Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1798.

What could be more important than fresh, clean water?

Water facts

Only 1% of Earth’s water is usable by humans. Water Science for Schools

About 70% of the adult body is water and [...]

Why Lettuce is Better Than Cabbage

New gardeners, or those who want to try gardening but haven’t yet, tell me that they are scared of failure.

“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. ” Henry Ford, Quote Garden.

Of course the secret to vegetable gardening success is to try in the first place. Then again, you can always learn from [...]

How to Grow Beautiful Roses Organically

Roses Over the Back Fence by aussigall

There is no denying the beauty of a rose. Do you have roses in your garden?

If you already have roses, or you feel that your garden could not be complete without them, then this post is for you.

If you are more interested in choosing rose plants, I have [...]