The word organic is bandied about a lot in connection with food and gardens these days, but what does it really mean? That depends on the context. In simple terms, growing organically could be described as growing in harmony with nature, without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or other such products that upset the balance…

There’s a gardener in everyone just waiting to sprout. But how do you start? With an adventurous spirit and just a little forethought. Here are a few tips to get a beginning gardener safely off the ground: Do garden. There’s no joy like surrounding yourself with flowers or dining on a salad you grew yourself….