For many of us, organic gardening can be a way to get back to our roots and reconnect with the land. Rather than relying on synthetic chemicals, organic gardening emphasizes using natural, renewable, ...

Before designing your garden, observe the amount of sunlight in your yard. Choose a sunny spot with easy access to a rainwater collection barrel or hose. Next, decide if you want to build raised ...

A gardener plants a small plant in a bed of gardening soil - Alex Ratson/Getty Images If you're looking to a take a more natural approach to gardening, choosing an organic gardening soil is a great ...

From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...