Companion Planting

What is Companion Planting   Two or more plant types as to be beneficial to each other. Companion planting will help with pest control, higher yields, healthier soil and to keep…

Why You Should Grow Your Own Organic Potatoes

The Potato: One of EWG’s Dirty Dozen By: Connie Rosemont (Only Organic) The potato is a great food – calorie-dense and rich in nutrients like vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium…

Growing Potatoes in Your Edible Garden

How To Grow Potatoes: by Dan Lake, Peaceful Valley employee Since I was 12 years old, my family has grown about 4 or 5 different varieties of potatoes in our…

Growing An Herb Garden

An herb garden doesn’t have to be big so you don’t need much space to grow one. You can even start a potted herb garden on your windowsill! This way…

7 Crops to Kick Off Your Spring Garden

Is your green thumb itching to get gardening again? These cold-loving crops will help you get the growing season started. Most of us gardeners eagerly anticipate getting our hands in…

Bulb Basics

As we prepare for fall planting season, we’re going back to bulb school. Follow these tips from the experts to ensure successful planting and bulb longevity! Always plant bulbs pointed…