TweetI’m putting blank newspaper and mulch on my veggie garden, but the ground is soaking wet. Is it ok to do this? Or will it cause rot, etc, or attract insects that will kill the plants?

TweetMy husband is a member of the North American Gardening Club and they sent him info about this nifty little thing.  It’s pretty high tech, yet at the same time, simple.  We all want to know what the best plants are for our houses and gardens.  It really bites to buy some great looking plant [...]

Tweet There is something new in the flowerbeds around Baltimore City Hall and the War Memorial. Where there were once beautiful flowers you now can find some good vegetables to eat. Their main idea is to lead by example to get people to plant their own food gardens in their backyards.  They give the food [...]

TweetI want it in the corner and about 3 ft by 4 ft. What plants can I use? I also have some small garden ornaments but don’t know where to place them.

Tweet Got potato bugs in your garden? Aphids? Cabbage worms?  Caterpillars, flies, pests, parasites, or slugs of any kind?  No problem. Your solution is here.  Cheap, easy, and homeade, using 3 ingredients: soap, hot peppers, and water. Vegetable Garden Home made bug spray using Ivory soap and hot peppers. Visit The Bayou Gardener in Avoyelles [...]

TweetI have found toads are very helpful in my backyard garden- they eat ants and slugs, and I think even caterpillars. I want to attract more toads to my garden- and get them to stay? How can i make my garden more toad-friendly?

Tweet Neville Passmore from the Garden Gurus talks about Backyard Aquaponics.  This system mixes aquaculture and hydroponics with  food fish and a veggie garden working together to give you several benefits including filtering the fishpond, fertilizing the garden, and fresh tasty food from your own backyard.