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Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, gardens with her daughter Alejandra as they make a salad together. Distributed by Tubemogul.

This week our first tomatoes appeared on our cherry tomato plants and our mysterious heirloom tomato plant–though we see some signs of bottom end rot. Also, Arlen updates on his onion experiment and our jalapeno pepper plan is flowering like crazy. This isour second year attempting to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs in containers on [...]

This week saw the rise of several flowers on our tomato and jalapeno plants. However we also did catch a cutworm on one of our eggplants… This isour second year attempting to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs in containers on our patio in the city. Each week we update with what’s new, good or bad, [...]

Organic gardeners seek natural solutions to gardening challenges. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Now that fall weather is finally here, we’re getting in one of our last harvests of tomatoes and peppers. We also check in on our carrots and say goodbye to our eggplants. This isour second year attempting to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs in containers on our patio in the city. Each week we update [...]

Carrots should be planted in the spring, before the last frost date, and they should be placed in ground that is loose and deep. Find out why carrots should be planted in rows with help from an organic farmer in this free video on root vegetable gardening. Expert: Jarrett Man Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com Bio: Jarrett Man [...]

Basic introduction to using chicken droppings as a veggie growing resource. NOT straight, but mixed with dry pine shavings. Go green, go organic, for your good health.

Kids Gardening part 1