It’s getting warm out there and that means all those little critters are out and about trying to destroy your garden…
What’s an organic gardener to …

It has been a crazy around here. Our Living Social Deal was a hit. Many new installs and new clients contacting us everyday. …

One of the greatest things for a gardener living in Austin is that you can garden all year round! Here are some tips on …

It’s a new year and many new developments are occurring at YardFarm… Most importantly we now have a physical farm. We purchased 5.7 acres …

Had enough of your Veggies!?…..
Neither have we, but you can still give them to the dogs!
Chicken Rice & Garden Veg Dinner:
This Will Feed your pups …

All roses are edible, but some taste better than others, and some should be avoided. Here are some tips for eating your roses:
• Eat only …

Walking through the lawn and feel a sharp bite on your arm only to look down and see nothing? Look a little closer: that tiny …

Two things might be on mind when observing your late Spring garden – where did all those tomatoes go and what is that yellow discoloration …

Being able to tell the difference between good and bad bugs and critters is an important skill for every gardener. There are many friends and …

Like most vegetables, carrots and onions need some maintenance after the initial planting.
Carrots
It’s pretty easy to plant a wide swath of carrots. Sprinkling the tiny …

Cut and Come Again is a term used for veggies that can be harvested periodically throughout the season. Kale, lettuce, spinach, chard, herbs and even …

Last year, I was harvesting giant bushels of lettuce and other salad greens starting in January and continuing until the heat set in. This year?
Not …

Seeds are germinating like gang busters, greens are bouncing back from the freeze and it’s almost time to get tomatoes in the garden! Ack, …

This was a great year for me to sit back and watch the few veggie plants remaining from my Fall/Winter planting to see who would survive the freeze, and who’d wilt in defeat. This is what i observed this year.

It is not appropriate to throw dog waste in the garbage, nor can you put it down the toilet. What, then are you supposed to do with your doggie’s special packages? Building a composting toilet in your back yard is easy, cheap, and fun for the whole family.

It’s surely feeling like Winter outside today! Here are just a couple of tips for coping with the cold weather.

Leaf mold is nature’s free, easily accessible and BEST soil conditioner.

Sheet mulching, or “lasagna gardening” is a wonderful solution for starting out a brand new garden, but can also be used in existing beds. Instead of tilling each year, consider composting directly into your garden.

The lettuce i planted a month ago is still sitting there. My early broccoli is lush and the first crowns have been harvested, but the …

January/February is a good time to plant the very last of the cool season veggies, including onions. There are various kinds of onions to choose: sweet onions, red onions, massive onions: as always, i picked out the variety of onion i wanted, then immediately forgot which i picked. Perhaps a plant stake would be helpful?