How to Make Compost for Your Garden the Easy Way

Composting is one of the easiest and most environmentally friendly ways to nourish your garden. It reduces the waste you send to landfills and creates a nutrient-rich plant material. In this guide, we’ve laid out a simple, step-by-step process for making compost...

12 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Your Waterwise California Garden

The Southern California forecast in July? Warm with plenty of sunshine. In October? Still warm with plenty of sunshine. A summer thunderstorm is a rare sight in a region that blends desert landscapes with more temperate zones. Los Angeles wouldn’t exist without...

What Is Diatomaceous Earth? & Why Does It Belong in Your Garden?

The hardest part about diatomaceous earth is the spelling. Once you’ve mastered that, the rest falls into place. If you’re an organic gardener looking for a natural way to protect plants and improve soil health, diatomaceous earth could be your new bestie....

What Is Compost Tea? & How Can You Brew It at Home?

Imagine a tea party where only plants are invited. No pinky-pointing socialites. No crumpets and biscuits. The tea is a home-brewed concoction of rotted vegetable matter and water. Sounds delish, right? Only your plants will love it and beg for more. What Is Compost...

Organic Gardening Tips for Beginners

A head of commercial lettuce receives 4–6 applications of insecticide, 3–4 applications of fungicide, and 1 application of herbicide before it reaches your plate. Yep, that lettuce in your crisp lunch salad is loaded with vitamin K, vitamin A, and chemicals. Going...