Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Parsnips: Grow and Cook This Hardy Vegetable

Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) are a root crop, related to carrots and parsley. They are very cold hardy and do well for fall or overwintering. In fact they need a few weeks of cold weather to make them sweeter.

They are very under appreciated and have a sweet nutty flavor. Parsnips take longer then carrots to grow and can be a bit persnickety but I'm going to help you have a great crop.

Parsnips: Grow and Cook This Hardy Vegetable
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Apple Pests and Diseases: Organic Prevention ...

Apple trees are one of the most rewarding fruit trees to grow in a home garden. They also attract a wide range of pests and diseases. Knowing what to watch for, and how to respond early, makes a big difference.

I have been told by many farmers and that you cant raise apples organically. That is simply not true. In this article I am teaching about three apple pests, codling moth, apple maggot, and gypsy moth, and two fungal diseases, powdery mildew and apple scab. And how to prevent and control them.

Apple Pests and Diseases: Organic Prevention and Control
Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Plum Curculio: Prevention & Control

If you grow apples, peaches, or plums in the eastern United States, you will likely deal with plum curculio at some point. The plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) is a native snout beetle that attacks tree fruit. It is small, but it can ruin a crop quickly if ignored.

As organic growers, we do not panic. We learn the life cycle and interrupt it at the right time. That is the key.

Plum Curculio: Prevention & Control
Organic Gardening, USDA Zone 5 & 6
ame vanorio
Cold Hardy Vegetables For Winter Harvests in ...

In the winter I crave fresh vegetables. My gardening goal is to extend my harvest as far as I can to provide food for my family all year. Today we are talking about hardy vegetables that are powerhouses in cold weather. Not only do these plants tolerate cold they are easy to grow and will thrive in many soil types.

Cold Hardy Vegetables For Winter Harvests in Zone 5 & 6
Organic Gardening, Indoor gardening
ame vanorio
Indoor Food Gardening: Growing Vegetables and ...

Living in an apartment has taught me many new ways to grow vegetables and fruits indoors. I have discovered that gardening is not limited to a plot of soil.

For many people living in an urban apartment or condominium means they can’t garden in the traditional sense. When I left rural Kentucky for urban Wisconsin, I was very anxious that it meant the end of my ability to have food security. Not to mention that I just loved getting my hands dirty and playing in the dirt.

Indoor Food Gardening: Growing Vegetables and Fruits In An Apartment

Plan For A Productive Canning Garden Zones 5 & 6

Plan For A Productive Canning Garden Zones 5 & 6

For years, I would plant lots of vegetables and then say I was ready for canning season. There was no organization. Now, I know better and I plan my canning garden around what I’d want to preserve instead.

Growing your food specifically for preservation gives you the power to select vegetables best suited to your tastes and needs. It enables you to manage your harvest and plan for year-round food efficiently.

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Grow Blackberries in Zone 6

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Grow Blackberries in Zone 6

Blackberries are delicious fruits that are relatively easy to grow, making them a perfect addition to any garden. They are a relatively low-maintenance crop that can thrive in a variety of soils, and many modern varieties are thornless, making them easy to manage and harvest. The climate in Zone 6 is great for blackberries.

Vegan Composting and Fertilization

Vegan Composting and Fertilization

As a vegan, you want a garden full of healthy plants. Healthy plants fight off diseases and pests. And they have more nutrients which help us stay healthy too.

Plant-based compost is easy to make and will benefit your garden. My vegan friends often tell me that established gardeners tell them you can't compost without animal products. And that is simply not true!