The For the Gardener "tip sheet" series and short articles offer information on organic gardening topics.
Information on dahlias, including their history, cultural requirements, bulb storage and recommended varieties
Advice for starting seeds and caring for seedlings
Describes how to grow, care for, and dry hops, and offers sources for purchasing rhizomes.
Offers information on climatic requirements, propagation, fertility, and irrigation for sweet and chile peppers. Includes varietal characteristics, recommendations, and seed sources.
Offers growing information for a wide selection of garden beans, including how to put beans to use year-round in the kitchen.
Offers advice on growing this popular backyard crop, and discusses some of the many types of lettuce varieties available.
Discusses the various types of stone fruits and some good choices for the home garden, along with growing requirements and cultural advice.
Offers ideas for water-conserving irrigation techniques, including a brief overview of drip irrigation.
Describes cover crop uses in the home garden, including tips on varieties and seeding rates.
Offers ideas for ways to improve soil fertility and structure using cover crops, compost and organic amendments. Includes a brief primer on making compost.
