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ORGANIC GARDENING

Learn how to use natural methods to grow the freshest food.






It's important to plant your garden seeds at the right time, and the key is knowing when your area will see its last spring frost. Learn how to figure that out for your area.
Learn to grow lots of lettuce, including Loose-leaf, Butterhead, Romaine and Crisphead varieties. Lettuce loves cool weather, so plan to add it to your garden in spring or fall.

The secret to growing your favorite food plants in pots is to use large, self-watering containers.

Our new custom garden seed search lets you browse more than 150 mail-order seed companies quickly and easily.


Thousands of articles. Infinite inspiration. Browse all Organic Gardening articles.


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