Composting is the single most important supplement to add in your garden soil, and it’s free! A nutrient rich compost full of organic matter
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Plant the Seeds of Future Generations: Start a Garden with Your Children
There is something mystical about a home garden. Children have a built-in sense of wonder, and there is no better way to cultivate that
KCB to Host First Annual Garden Symposium
Greater Covington Center, Bogue Falaya Hall This Saturday January 26th Keep Covington Beautiful will host a Garden Symposium at the Greater Covington Center. The
Traditional Organic Farming
Industrial farming methods of today differ greatly from traditional farming methods of the past. In the post World War II era, the creation and
Vegetables to Plant in January: Winter Gardening Tips
Are you ready to get back out in the garden? Maybe ready to plant your first garden? There is a wealth of information to
Gardening Tips Going Into Winter
The best case scenario is to have some type of shelter for your movable plants during the winter months. There are several pre-made kits
The Victory Garden: Building Strong Communities Together
During and after World War I and World War II, communities were strongly encouraged to maintain “Victory Gardens” as an effort to ease food
Starting New Plants from Cuttings
Softwood cuttings are soft shoot tips, taken from relatively young and immature plants. The best time of year to take and plant softwood cuttings
Making an Organic Pest-Repellant
Pesticides are a fairly new concept, originating in the aftermath of WWII. In most cases, harmful pests can be controlled by companion planting, catering
Starting Plants From Seeds Using Materials Available
Starting plants from seeds is usually the most cost effective route when starting your own garden, and can be a great learning experience for
Planning Your Garden
When planning your garden, placement of certain plants should be taken into account. Permanent locations must be picked out for plants with a longer
Planting a Windowbox
Windowboxes will brighten windows and homes all year. The spring displays may contain dwarf evergreen shrubs, miniature conifers, variegated ivies and bulbous plants. Summer