2018-04-17 23:13
Native Americans were notable for their ability to understand nature and how to grow their own food, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the creation of the Three Sisters garden. The &l&hell…Read More
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Get your organic garden off to a great start with plenty of inspiration — all available right here. Find out why organic gardening is the way to go in lawn care, vegetable gardening, herb gardens, flower gardening, container gardening and down to the very soil science. And see what everyday organic gardeners are growing in their very own home gardens. If you’ve got questions about organic gardening, organic soil or organic fertilizer that gets results, you’ll find the answers here.
2018-04-14 07:00
Vertical gardening adds another dimension to your garden. Reasons to “go vertical” include extra room when space is limited, healthier and more productive plants, beautifying you… Read More
2018-04-10 07:00
We like science and research here at Kellogg Garden, because when you’re dealing with things like organic gardening and soil health, science and research go a long way to helping garde… Read More
2018-04-10 07:00
We like science and research here at Kellogg Garden, because when you’re dealing with things like organic gardening and soil health, science and research go a long way to helping garde… Read More
2018-04-09 07:00
One of the best memories I have as a kid is practicing cartwheels and playing tag with my friends and siblings on the lawn. I never did learn how to turn a cartwheel (I nailed somersaults, t… Read More
2018-04-09 03:00
A little over a year ago, my husband and I decided we wanted a small wildflower meadow on the back end of our property. We have a nearby raised bed vegetable garden and two beehives, and we… Read More
2018-04-05 07:00
Tomatoes are known as America’s favorite vegetable, but really, a tomato is a fruit. The United States is one of the world’s leading producers of tomatoes as a commercial crop an… Read More
2018-04-04 07:00
What’s the veggie that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert? If you answered “carrots”, you would be right! Eat them straight from the garden, roasted, in s… Read More
2018-04-02 07:00
It’s April! Arguably the first “real” month of spring, where you’re either knee-deep in gardening or just seeing the garden come to life after a long winter. To me, A… Read More
2018-03-31 07:00
Major changes are taking place at Mia’s Little Farm in Nashville, Tennessee! It’s time to check in and see how her Garden Makeover is coming along. Something tells us Mia and her… Read More
2018-03-30 07:00
Ever wonder why purple is traditionally the color attributed to royalty? Throughout most of history, only the royal families could afford to purchase the indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) dye th… Read More
2018-03-29 21:00
Why do eggs vary in size, color, shape, etc.? What is the difference between cage-free, free-range, and pasture raised? How many eggs should my chickens be laying? Lisa Steele, Main… Read More
2018-03-26 07:00
It’s time for your lawn to rise and shine! It has been slumbering for months now, and if you prepped it adequately for the winter, it should be ready to roll here pretty soon. And even… Read More
2018-03-23 07:00
Raise your hand if you’ve gone shopping for herbs, determined to try some new varieties, but wind up coming home with the same old basil, thyme, and parsley? Don’t worry; I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-03-21 07:00
Probably the most important part of the plant is that which you don’t actually see — its roots. Roots perform all sorts of functions for its plant (see Plant Roots 101), so it pa… Read More
2018-03-20 07:00
If you’ve read Kellogg Garden articles for a while now, you’re aware that healthy soil is the most valuable thing a gardener can have — in fact, it’s the building blo… Read More
2018-03-14 07:00
As gardeners, we often gravitate towards flowers to bring that pop of color to our landscapes. And not to bag on flowers, but did you know that shrubs can also add vivid color to your garden… Read More
2018-03-13 23:19
Every time I’m at my grocery store or running errands by the local florist, I’m tempted to grab a bundle (or ten) of cut flowers. The colors! The scents! The soft petals and text… Read More
2018-03-12 07:00
There’s nothing worse than setting out new garden transplants and then finding them chewed down, dug up, or stepped on the next day. (Well, there are probably worse things in life, but… Read More
2018-03-10 07:00
What is biochar anyway? If you’ve bought a bag of potting soil or garden soil recently, you may have read the bag and noticed that your soil includes this mysterious “biochar.&rd&hell…Read More
2018-03-09 07:00
Before you head to the drugstore, take a walk in your garden and harvest these useful remedies for minor health problems. If you are not already growing them, find out your USDA zone and giv… Read More
2018-03-06 07:00
Most of us start out growing snap beans and then stay there in our cozy comfort zone — after all, what’s easier and more tasty than a good snap bean? Plus, kids love them and the… Read More
2018-03-05 07:00
If you’re a yoga enthusiast, you’re probably used to doing Downward Dog in a yoga studio or in the privacy of your own living room. And while both of these scenarios have their b… Read More
2018-03-05 07:00
If you’re a yoga enthusiast, you’re probably used to doing Downward Dog in a yoga studio or in the privacy of your own living room. And while both of these scenarios have their b… Read More
2018-03-03 07:00
It’s official! Wherever you live, March 20 is the first day of Spring. Now, I didn’t say it would be warm or frost-free, but still…Spring! In my Zone 8b garden, we already… Read More
2018-03-01 07:00
One of the most popular questions I get on my speaking tour about gardening is, “Do I need to replace the soil in my container when I plant in the spring?” The answer is a decide… Read More
2018-02-27 07:00
New Orleans is always in bloom. Despite its intermittent searing heat and stifling humidity–-and the knowledge that a hurricane can and has at various times destroyed much of New Orlea… Read More
2018-02-26 07:00
It’s time for a garden makeover at Mia’s Little Farm in Nashville, TN. Check out Mia’s great plans for this year’s backyard garden!
About the Author:
Mia Cover is an… Read More
2018-02-22 07:00
While it’s quick and easy to buy your 4” transplants from the garden center each season, there are lots of reasons to sprout your own seeds at home — you can save a substan… Read More
2018-02-19 07:00
You know that old saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?” That’s typically true with plant roots — they’re underground, you know, so people don’t often think… Read More
2018-02-14 07:00
Ever heard of floriography? No? You’re not alone. Floriography is an age-old practice of attributing meanings to various plants and their arrangements. The Bible is filled with such re… Read More
2018-02-14 07:00
Ever heard of floriography? No? You’re not alone. Floriography is an age-old practice of attributing meanings to various plants and their arrangements. The Bible is filled with such re… Read More
2018-02-13 07:00
At Kellogg Garden, we like to mimic Mother Nature as much as possible, because she obviously knows what’s best for her, right? This is why you’ll find several products that have… Read More
2018-02-13 07:00
At Kellogg Garden, we like to mimic Mother Nature as much as possible, because she obviously knows what’s best for her, right? This is why you’ll find several products that have… Read More
2018-02-12 07:00
While you may see grass everyday and notice nothing special about it, grass is one of the most fascinating plants in the world! There are many different species of grass, ranging from the gr… Read More
2018-02-12 07:00
I’m going to assume for the moment that you know if goats are permissible on your small property, if your neighbors are okay with you having goats on your property, and that you have e… Read More
2018-02-12 07:00
There are any number of reasons to include raised beds in your garden — to combat poor soil, to adequately grow root vegetables, or simply to save your back from bending over to ground… Read More
2018-02-06 07:00
There’s no doubt that February can try the patience of nearly every gardener, no matter what growing zone they are in. Warmer climates offer peeks into the coming Spring, which is real… Read More
2018-02-02 07:00
Wait…. what?? I thought it came from the ocean.
Nope. Luffa is in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits) and grows similarly to a winter squash. If harvested young, i… Read More
2018-02-01 07:00
It happens to the best of us. You have a banging garden one year and are determined to save seeds from all those successful plants for next year’s garden — after all, what’… Read More
2018-01-31 07:00
As new gardeners, the parts of the plant that mainly interest us are everything above ground — the flowers, the leaves, the fruits and veggies. But more experienced gardeners know that… Read More
2018-01-26 07:00
Organizing a seed swap can be a fun way to connect with other gardeners, try new varieties, and save money. Seed swaps can either be held locally or online, but either way will help broaden… Read More
2018-01-25 07:00
We started our urban farm life five years ago when our goat, Goatier, was unceremoniously dropped off on our 1-acre property by friends who, we’re sure, were planning to enjoy him for… Read More
2018-01-22 07:00
If you’re growing some food and want to kick things up a notch, why not try juicing? Juicing allows you to consume a large quantity of healthy fruits and veggies in one serving, floodi… Read More
2018-01-18 18:56
About the Author:
Lisa Ely has always loved playing the garden. Creating garden activities for families evolved from a passion cultivated from an award-winning career as a non-fiction… Read More
2018-01-17 23:59
Lisa Steele from Fresh Eggs Daily began raising chickens and ducks at the same time in 2009. In this video, she explains the differences between chickens and ducks, as well as tried-a… Read More
2018-01-17 07:00
We know the citrus heavy hitters: oranges, lemons, and limes, with a cameo from grapefruit, but did you know an entire world of citrus exists outside of these classics?
Finger Lime
Finger li… Read More
2018-01-16 07:00
I’m fortunate and I know it. I live and garden in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, which means that I get to garden year-round while other people are hibernating indoors until spring. We’… Read More
2018-01-15 07:00
Last year, my husband Brett and I decided to scrap our old, dilapidated raised beds in favor of new, bigger ones. We made this decision for a number of reasons — our previous beds were… Read More
2018-01-14 07:00
Citrus provides year-round greenery, sweet-smelling blossoms and tasty fruit….what’s not to love? Poor soil conditions and limited growing area? No problem….grow citrus i… Read More
2018-01-13 07:00
About the Author:
Angela Judd is an avid vegetable, flower and fruit tree gardener. A mother of five children, she enjoys growing and preparing food from the garden for her family. She is a… Read More
2018-01-08 07:00
This season, my herbs truly exploded out of my elevated garden beds (above). When you walked by, you could smell the amazing scent wafting through the air, and it was a healing and therapeu… Read More
2018-01-04 07:00
Your lawn should be a source of relaxation and fun! You don’t want to spend all your time cutting grass, raking leaves and pulling weeds. Rest assured because there are many great tips… Read More
2018-01-02 07:00
Flowers! Not only are they beautiful, but many varieties smell good as well. One great way to enjoy flowers is to plant a flower bed along the path or side walk leading to your front door. E… Read More
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