The No Dig Vegetable Gardening Blog

Hugelkultur (pronounced "hoogel-kool-toor) gardening is the perfect gardening technique for many folks who have the desire to grow their own food and take another step towards self-suffiency - at...

What is a Hugelkultur Bed? A Hugelkultur bed is a raised garden bed built from rotting logs, branches, grass clippings, leaves, and soil. As the wood decomposes, it stores moisture, improves soil...

Has your philodendron turned into a leafy monster? Whether it’s climbing up the curtains or spreading across the patio, large philodendrons can grow out of control fast. The good news...

Winter Gardening: Growing Food Through the Cold Months When autumn arrives and summer crops start to fade, many gardeners hang up their tools for the year. But with a little planning and the right...

Strawberries are surprisingly hardy, but if you’re growing them in raised beds, they need a little extra protection to make it through winter. The soil in raised beds cools down faster than...

How to Grow Healthier, Organic Vegetables with Natural Plant Partnerships Companion planting is one of the most powerful and time-tested techniques in organic gardening. By carefully matching...

When it comes to improving soil health, increasing plant vitality, and creating a sustainable gardening practice, horticultural charcoal—commonly known as biochar—is an often-overlooked but...