May 24, Best Watering Wand
Seedbeds and delicate seedlings need gentle watering the first couple weeks. The Gardena Soft Spray Wand is the best tool for the job. It has a soft, rain-like spray that doesn't blast leaves or...
View ArticleJan 2, Worm Farms in the News--New York Times Article
Fresh Worm Castings withRed Compost Worms © Steve Masley…Click IMAGE to Enlarge Jim Robbins had a piece in the New York Times about worm farms and the benefits of vermicompost. As I've said for years,...
View ArticleJan 6, New Pepper Photos from 2012 Garden
I'm just getting around to posting photos of last summer's peppers. Here's a gallery featuring 'Carmen', a red Italian bull's horn (Corno di Toro) pepper I tried for the first time this summer. I'll be...
View ArticleJan 18, Now You Can Purchase Photos from Grow-it-Organically.com
We get a lot of requests for prints of photos from Grow-it-Organically.com, so now you can purchase prints of our best pictures. You can get canvas, acrylic, metal, and art prints, in sizes ranging...
View ArticleJan 24, Tomato Diseases
'Western Yellows', a.k.a, 'Curly Top'© Steve Masley...Click IMAGE to Enlarge I just put up one of the ugliest pages on my site, a new page on Tomato Diseases. This is one of the only pages on my site...
View ArticleApr 4, Dragonflies as Garden Predators
Dragonflies, Nature's Most Efficient Predators© Photo from the New York TimesThere was a great article on dragonflies as predators in the New York Times yesterday: http://nyti.ms/102UL2k . They're...
View ArticleDec 18, New Broccoli Photos, 'Blue Wind' and 'Arcadia' Side Shoots
I just added a couple photos from a client's garden to my Growing Broccoli page.The photo on the left is 'Blue Wind', a very early broccoli variety with good side shoot production.It remains to be seen...
View ArticleDec 22, "Balancing" a Carrot Bed
"Balancing" a Carrot Bed© Steve Masley(Click IMAGE to Enlarge)Just added some photos on "balancing" a carrot bed to my Growing Carrots page. Carrot beds tend to be "clumpy", with knots of dense...
View ArticleFeb 4, Best of Houzz 2014 Award for Customer Satisfaction
I just won a "Best of Houzz 2014" award for Customer Satisfaction! Thanks to all my clients, especially those who wrote reviews for me.
View ArticleFeb 26, Eat Your Dirt Summit, March 5-11, 2017
Join Me at the Eat Your Dirt Summit, March 5-11, 2017!The Summit features 30 Edible Landscaping, Organic Gardening, Permaculture, and Sustainability experts. YOUR FREE PASS gives you rolling 48-hour...
View ArticleMar 4, Eat Your Dirt Summit Goes Live Tomorrow!
A reminder for those who have signed up for the Eat Your Dirt Summit--We go LIVE tomorrow!The Summit features 30 Edible Landscaping, Organic Gardening, Permaculture, and Sustainability experts.It's not...
View ArticleDec 6, Growing Basil in Containers
Growing basil in containers is a no-brainer for most gardeners.
View ArticleDec 18, Tomato Hornworm, Tomato Worms, Tomato Horn Worms
The tomato hornworm is the most visible insect pest of tomatoes. Tomato worm infestations may start small, but quickly become damaging as the tomato worms–and their appetities–grow.
View ArticleDec 24, Starting Tomatoes from Seed, Growing Tomatoes from Seed
Starting tomatoes from seed is the best way to explore new tomato varieties, and the cheapest way to grow a lot of tomatoes. Here are three keys to success.
View ArticleJan 1, Harvesting Broccoli, How to Harvest Broccoli
Harvesting broccoli is all about timing. You want the heads to grow as large as possible, but harvest before the florets swell too much.
View ArticleJul 25, Growing Tomatoes in Containers, Growing Tomatoes in Pots, Container...
Growing tomatoes in containers is often the only option for apartment-dwellers, but container tomatoes have advantages even when you have space for a garden.
View ArticleJul 17, Springpots and Fabric Burners are the Best Fabric Pots!
Springpots, Fabric Burners, and Sequoia Tree Pots offer the best value in fabric pots. Superior materials and design at a great price.
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