http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/56136.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 17:53:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56136rhwriter13Some folks are not allowed to garden around their homes for various reasons. They may live in an apartment building and have only a small balcony for their use, or some live in communities with restrictive landscaping regulations. Don't despair! Read on for a few gardening tips. How to Create a Sneaky Garden Just because some people are bou...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24355.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24355lindsayevansSeveral varieties of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds can be saved from the plants in your garden this year. Here is how to tell which plants are suitable for seed-saving, when to harvest the seeds, and how best to store them. Seed Saving 101 Not all plants produce viable, dependable seed. If you are planning on saving the seed from the plants you...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/25553.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25553maddiegYour yard is your domain, and your children's domain. Using natural and homemade non-toxic pesticides in your organic garden will keep your family and the environment safe. Organic is Better Organic gardening is healthier for gardeners, consumers, and the environment. Chemicals from farm and lawn runoff in Florida have been linked to red tide, ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/22915.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:08:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22915maddiegIf you want to compost your organic waste, but don't have room for, or aren't allowed to have a compost pile, direct composting is the way to go. A Simple Way to Recycle Organic Matter Into Your Garden Many municipalities and most gated, deed restricted communities do not allow compost piles. So how do you go about recycling your organic wa...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54266.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:05:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54266rhwriter13Organic food is all the rage today, but during hard times people have to choose between paying their heating bill or chemical free food. They can have both just by beginning with a few simple steps. Five Simple Tips for Beginning the Garden Organic gardening is no longer a fad among hardcore gardeners but instead has gone mainstream, involving the ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54081.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54081beunderwoodConsumers across the globe are becoming more and more aware of the harmful products they are putting into their bodies and the trend towards organic food and home gardening is growing! Learn why growing your own food will help you and the earth and how to get started! Organic Gardening: the Real Green Thumb Growing your own organic food...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/25552.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 16:02:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25552maddiegCypress mulch is beautiful, but it's production destroys thousands of old growth cypress trees each year. There are renewable alternatives that will save money and our old growth cypress forests. Alternatives to Cypress Mulch in the Garden Going green means making choices that you normally wouldn't make. Recycling is one of those choices, but b...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/50736.aspxMon, 28 Sep 2009 23:33:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50736CreativeWorksSavvy gardeners and homesteaders know the advantages of composting. With all of the advantages that composting offers, it is worthwhile to note what not to do with your compost heap. Composting 101 Composting is an organic process in which vegetative materials break down into nutrient rich fertilizer for gardens and house plants. Humus is the mater...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/50265.aspxSat, 26 Sep 2009 03:52:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50265laurajeankarrPermaculture gardening is a great way to grow organic food while supporting the local environment. Learn the basic principles of permaculture gardening here. What is Permaculture Gardening? In 1978, Australian ecologist Bill Morrison invented the ideal of permaculture. The term refers to a permanent agriculture system that takes into account bo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44176.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 15:37:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44176bsj2312While compost is widely used in organic gardening, many people don' take the time out to create a highly beneficial compost tea. Now you can using this recipe. Introduction We all know gardens require care and even though we are living green we are sometimes tempted to cheat when we compare our first attempts at organic gardening with the neigh...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/18506.aspxFri, 18 Sep 2009 18:19:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18506maddiegYou don't have to live on a farm to be more self-sufficient. Urban homesteading can turn your city lot into a place where you can grow your own organic food, produce your own energy, and reduce your carbon imprint dramatically. What It Is, How It Started There is a movement afoot that is sweeping the United States. It's called "Urban Homesteadi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/48627.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 20:21:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48627bsj2312Organic gardens are not only about vegetables. One of the most rewarding types of organic garden is for the animals - a hummingbird garden. Introduction to Hummingbird Gardens One of the most overlooked types of gardens is also one of the most rewarding. Hummingbird gardens are not only pleasant, relaxing, visually stunning, but also exciting. Ther...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45813.aspxTue, 25 Aug 2009 16:49:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45813ErinKilgourGrowing organic lawns is much easier than most of us would think. Most of us just take for granted that to have a lush green and beautiful lawn, the use of synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides is inevitable. On the contrary lawns grown organically are healthier and safer. An organic lawn is much simpler and cheaper to be grown than th...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/45975.aspxTue, 18 Aug 2009 19:40:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45975chloenixonHere's a tip on how to make your own free organic fertilizer - use chicken manure! Find a local source for free chicken manure through a local farmer. With a little work, the manure can be used as an organic fertilizer for your lawn and garden. Free Fertilizer for Your Lawn and Garden I remember the first time I took a good look at my lawn ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44222.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 19:05:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44222bsj2312Melon gardening is one of the most rewarding gardening experiences there is. Watching the fruit develop over the summer up to harvest and time for eating is a real pleasure. Introduction In any garden, the addition of melons, whether they are cantaloupe, watermelon, or honeydew, is one of the most fun crops to grow. Their sheer size and watching th...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/44037.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 01:37:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44037lindsayevansPeat moss is an unsustainable addition to your garden soil. Peat moss production disturbs the delicate ecosystems of wetlands where peat originates. Instead, use these eco-friendly alternatives to peat moss to amend your garden soil and start new seedlings. Peat Moss is an Unsustainable Resource Peat moss is often used in amending garden soil and i...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/30551.aspxMon, 30 Mar 2009 04:40:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30551maddiegPest control is a major consideration in organic gardening. Diatomaceous earth is an effective pest control method that is safe for humans and pets. Organic gardening can make your yard and your family healthier, as well as reducing your carbon footprint. Using Diatomaceous Earth for natural insect pest control will ensure that your food is safely ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/29949.aspxTue, 24 Mar 2009 22:44:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29949lindsayevansWant easy access to fresh organic baby salad greens? Grow them yourself! In return for a little work and effort, you will be rewarded for months with multiple harvests of tender organic garden greens. From garden prep to harvest time, just follow these easy steps. Growing your own organic baby salad greens has many benefits: you save money ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/13294.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:47:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13294AnuragCreating home-made garden composts requires patience and proper blend of organic ingredients. Whether it is raised bed or other methods of gardening, composts play a key role in producing flowering plants. Organic gardening demands nutrient-rich soil to have a healthy growing environment for vegetables and flowers. Composts are key to creating fert...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/12415.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:44:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12415habarizasafariMaking a compost pile is easy to do. There are many people that try to make composting a difficult topic, but it doesn't have to be. People have been composting for generations using the materials they had on hand. Learn how easy composting can be. The Compost Bin The first thing you need to do is figure out where you are going to build your co...