No one typifies the heirloom-seed movement better than Jere Gettle. Gettle, owner of the well-known Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, of Mansfield, Missouri, began growing heirloom veggies almost as soon as he could walk, planting his first tiny garden at the age of 3! As a young teenager, he rea [ … ]

Care for People, Sustain the Planet, Share the Surplus John D. Ivanko

 

Permaculture is often considered a societal revolution disguised as gardening. It shows up in urban hamlets, suburban neighborhoods and rural farmyards. Be they large or small, the diverse flora and fauna in these Gard [ … ]

Have Fun and Teach Valuable Lessons with the Beauty of Nature Ted Fisher

Whether kids have access to a large yard or only a windowsill planter, young gardeners’ inborn curiosity encourages them to discover nature’s cycles firsthand, while learning respect and concern for Earth’s larger ecology [ … ]

How To Foster Nature’s Magic Betsy S. Franz

For me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful music of songbirds or a frog chorus. Some people love to sit and watch the playful antics of squirrels scampering through the [ … ]

How to Get a Lot From Your Plot Barbara Pleasant

 

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality. Even small gardens can be surprisingly productive, someti [ … ]