AltWeeklies Wire
Produce is a vehicle for our soulsnew
Pesticides kill bugs — how can they not be killing people? San Diego — indeed, California — is a leader in the production of organic vegetables and fruit.
San Diego Reader |
Candice Reed |
01-09-2014 |
Gardening
Big Gardens, Small Farmsnew
The Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network strives to make sustainable farming a thriving enterprise in the state.
Jackson Free Press |
Daniel Doyle |
08-04-2013 |
Gardening
Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Landnew
A look at a new book, by Gary Paul Nabhan, that explores agricultural techniques gleaned from the world's deserts that could help farmers and gardeners deal with the new normal of climate uncertainty.
Weekly Alibi |
Ari LeVaux |
07-11-2013 |
Gardening
Back to Our Rootsnew
Sometimes, getting away makes you think even more fondly of home. A recent excursion to Nashville left me thinking about the progress I've seen in our city the past few years. It's interesting how sometimes by getting back to our roots, we can move forward.
Jackson Free Press |
Julie Skipper |
06-24-2013 |
Gardening
A ‘Sound, Sensible’ Organics Programnew
The USDA needs organic certification policies that appeal to small farmers as well as industrial giants.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
04-26-2013 |
Gardening
Grafting Tomatoes ‘The Next Big Thing?’new
Southern organic gardeners are discovering what could be The Next Big Thing in tomatoes: grafting.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
04-26-2013 |
Gardening
Risky Business at the Nurserynew
Would-be and weekend gardeners are flocking to stores this time of year with hopes of finding already-started plants to put in their gardens.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
04-11-2013 |
Gardening
Tags: Organic gardening
DIY Potting Soil Gives Organic Plants a Big Startnew
To give your crops the best start, use organic or homemade potting soil.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim PathFinder Ewing |
04-01-2013 |
Gardening
In Search of Better Pecansnew
Using organic methods can help ensure your pecan trees continue to bear nuts.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
03-14-2013 |
Gardening
Playing Odds of Last Frost Plantingnew
Just about every day, I hear of someone who just couldn't wait until planting time to start digging in the ground and planting a crop for summer.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
03-01-2013 |
Gardening
Great Gardens Start with a Plannew
Now is the time to plan the placement and diversity of your summer crops.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
02-15-2013 |
Gardening
Good Organic Gardening Advice—for the South?new
Take advantage of the plentiful organic growing advice in these books and more.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
01-05-2013 |
Gardening
Organic Growing Heals the Earthnew
Planting certain organic vegetables and plants can actually improve the soil by drawing toxins out.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
12-24-2012 |
Gardening
Prepare for an Early Frostnew
The first frosts of the season can destroy plants if you aren’t prepared.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
10-11-2012 |
Gardening
Honor the Treenew
Using leftover vegetation and leaves from your yard and neighbors’ as compost will help prepare your garden for spring.
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
10-11-2012 |
Gardening
