November 6, 2023

Though we don’t think about it as we tend to our tomatoes, eat a salad, or slice open a watermelon, our organic vegetable gardens are laboratories of fascinating organic chemistry processes. These processes explain many of the changes we see in plants as the long, warm days of summer give way to the crisp air and earlier […]

Everyone knows that the bees have been in trouble lately. So why should you keep bees in your backyard? The professional farmers at Homefront explain why there are so many benefits to backyard beekeeping. Why Beekeeping is Beneficial to your Vegetable Garden Pollination Your garden will thank you. Honeybees are a highly efficient pollinator that

Tomatoes are native to Mexico and the Andes and are one of the most coveted of garden crops! They are a warm weather plant that grows best at 75 degrees. Full sunlight is ideal for the best yields, but 6 hours of direct sunlight is the bare minimum. Large fruited varieties need more sunlight than small

Come late winter, you may be longing for delicious harvests from your home garden.  While nothing beats tomatoes straight from the vine or carrots right out of the soil, frozen produce can be a good substitute while your garden is dormant.  You may be picturing bland food from the frozen section of the grocery store,

We believe organic gardening is a year-round activity, with different things to accomplish every season. Here are five garden chores you might want to complete before Winter sets in, this year! 1. Transforming Leaves and Debris Leaves make for great compost to add back as organic matter to beds. Start a leaves compost pile for use as

Wildlife may be beautiful to watch but if they become destructive in your garden, those happy feelings can quickly turn into frustration. Rabbits and other small creatures can become far more destructive than deer so here’s how to protect your turf with a variety of safe wildlife deterrents: What To Plant One of the best

Imagine having an unlimited supply of your favorite produce. Did you know you can regrow many popular vegetables and herbs food from scraps you might have thrown away? Whether they come from your backyard organic garden or your local grocery store, here are just seven veggies and herbs you can regrow, step by step: Ginger

Do you want to grow a variety of plants in one bed, and reap larger harvests while weeding and watering less frequently? Maximizing your garden space with square-foot gardening can help you do just that! If you want to reduce waste and increase efficiency in your garden, this is the article for you. Square-foot gardening

While insects found inside the house can be a pest, insects in your garden can prove to be quite beneficial. Certain insects are helpful to your garden and can protect your plants from true pests. Keeping a pesticide-free, organic garden will keep these little critters happy and your garden healthy. Here’s a list of six

One of the biggest benefits of growing your own organic food is that you get to avoid toxic chemicals. Getting started on your first organic garden might come confusing but with just a few useful tricks it can be easier than you think! Here are our top five organic gardening tips for beginners that will