Sustainable Organic Gardening Sustainable organic gardening is more than just a method of growing plants—it’s a philosophy and lifestyle that promotes environmental health, biodiversity, and self-sufficiency. By focusing on natural processes and eco-friendly practices, sustainable organic gardening helps create vibrant, productive gardens that are in harmony with nature. This guide will take you through the…
Compiled by Ray Schutte WHAT IS ORGANIC GARDENINGOrganic gardening is a process that promotes and enhances biodiversity, natural biological cyclesand soil biological actives that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. Organic gardening basic tenets are feeding the soil though decaying organic matter and utilizingnatural cycles and predators for disease and pest control.
A resource for urban and rural gardeners, small farmers, turfgrass managers and large-scale producers This report was published by the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS), College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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By Katherine L. AdamNCAT AgricultureSpecialist© NCAT 2005 This publication looks at marketing channels for and assesses the economics of small-scale organic production of fresh-cut herbs. Certified organic production differs from conventional methods chieflyin fertility management and pest control. Propagation methods differ for annuals and perennials. Forinformation on producing potted herb plants, see the ATTRA publications…
By Janet Bachmann,updated byTammy Hinman,NCAT AgricultureSpecialists© 2008 NCAT Garlic is a cool-season crop grown in most regions of the U.S. This publication addresses most aspects oforganic garlic production, including seed sources, organic fertility management, pest management and harvesting and storage. Marketing and economic considerations, including enterprise budgets for organic garlic production, are also addressed in…
Introduction There are essentially 11 different kinds of Preppers and Homesteaders: Survivalist Lone-Wolf Preppers Homesteaders Urban Preppers Bug-Out Preppers Rural Preppers Technical Preppers Medical Preppers Economic Preppers News and Current Event Preppers Community Preppers This posting will provide information on the different types of preppers and homesteaders, and show you where to find additional information….
Tomatoes are one of the most popular and rewarding plants to grow in your garden. Not only are they delicious and versatile, but they are also relatively easy to cultivate with the right knowledge and care. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this guide will help you grow bountiful tomato plants in your…
Updated by Steve Diver and Tammy HinmanNCAT Agriculture Specialists © 2008 NCA Cucumber beetles are present throughout the United States and cause serious damage to cucurbit crops. Overwintering adult insects cause feeding damage on young plants, larvae in the soil feed on plant roots and second-generation adults cause feeding damage on plant leaves, blossoms and…
By Steve Diver, George Kuepper, and Holly BornNCAT Agriculture SpecialistsOctober 1995Revised March 1999 Tomato Acreages, Yields, Economics, and HarvestThe tomato is one of the most commonly grown fresh market vegetables. Yet, since tomatoes are both high yielding and labor intensive, 1/4-acre, 1/2-acre, and 1-acre production units are common with market gardeners. In Massachusetts, for example,…
