Gardeners are using fewer chemicals than ever, but that doesn’t mean fertilizers are unsafe. Here’s how to balance organic ...

In a world that often seems to imply that we can shop our way to a solution to anything, Eliot Coleman’s message to gardeners and farmers is starkly different, and has been for some 50 years. Coleman, ...

For many of us, organic gardening can be a way to get back to our roots and reconnect with the land. Rather than relying on synthetic chemicals, organic gardening emphasizes using natural, renewable, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Which organic garden soil should I buy? Beyond warmer weather and longer days, the onset of spring means it’s time to sow seeds and break out the gardening gloves. One of the most important things to ...

Before designing your garden, observe the amount of sunlight in your yard. Choose a sunny spot with easy access to a rainwater collection barrel or hose. Next, decide if you want to build raised ...

Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice ...

Starting with the 2026 Spring Season, every new Back to the Roots seed packet will feature a call-to-action for the "Meet Your Farmer" campaign, directing gardeners to an immersive digital experience ...

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Austin Organic Gardeners’ Mary Kraemer explains how to grow soil health for healthy food. In response to the garden chemical craze after WW II, Josephine and Charles Huntley founded the Austin Organic ...