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    Spider Mites Suck!

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ August 5, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments

    Raul del Cerro at Technogarden Inc. shares his tried and tested tips for tackling one of the most feared and loathed enemies of all indoor gardeners – the spider mite. We learn what they are, what they do to your plants, and how to make them die! DIE! DIE! DIE!!!

    Food for Thought

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Food is very important stuff! It drives everything we do; it’s the gasoline that our bodies run on. So, when growing crops that we intend to consume, giving them full nutrition is extremely important. Isn’t it?

    HR 875: Protection or Control?

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Type HR875 into Google and you’ll find thousands of links to bloggers and independent news sites citing the bill that’s currently being discussed in Congress. Some commentators even go as far to suggest that it could potentially criminalize growing your own food in your backyard! Some say there’s absolutely nothing to worry about – it really is just about food safety. In case you haven’t heard of H.R. 875 (after all, there’s been no mention on Fox, CNN, MSNBC or BBC news), here’s Shelly Roche from www.breakthematrix.com with a breakdown of the bill.

    Preventing Plant Pests Indoors

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ One comment

    By preventing pests from gaining access to your garden, you won’t have to try to eliminate them later. The old adage proves true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of pesticide.

    Q&A: Overcooking in Organics

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    We deal with some common over-dosage issues raised by our dirt-loving readers!

    The Living Soil

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Do you know what soil really is and how it works? Do you appreciate all the differences between “good” soil and “bad” soil? This knowledge is absolutely key to successful organic gardening and yet you’d be surprised how few gardeners really understand what’s going on. We asked Tad Hussey to lift the veil on the soil universe.

    Pimp Your Soil

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Check out our quick guide to soil amendments and find out how to fine-tune your soil to vastly improve the quality (and quantity) of your crops.

    Organic Compost 101

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Compost improves the soil by providing all of the essential nutrients plants need to thrive. It releases the nutrients slowly over time giving the plants a slow, steady consistent source of the elements plants need. Compost also improves soil porosity, structure, moisture capacity and air ratio. Compost will improve the texture of any soil from sand to clay. Field testing has shown that compost improves plant vigor, overall health and the plant’s immune system.

    Let’s Grow Outdoor Organic Monster Plants!

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Hooray for the outdoor growing season! It’s the time when many of us urban gardeners grow a whole host of annual plants under the big halide in the sky! We all have our personal favorites, from chunky cucumbers and egg plants to the tangiest, juiciest tomatoes. But how do you grow your outdoor plants big? Really big! Absolutely huge!

    Q & A: Lawrence Brooke, Founder – General Hydroponics Inc.

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ February 1, 2009 ⋅ One comment

    Lawrence Brooke, one of the founding fathers of the modern hydroponics and indoor gardening movement, shares his thoughts on organics, nutrient triggers and enablers, vitamins and a whole lot more!

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