Some people plant favas as a cover crop; I plant them because I love the way they taste–especially fresh.

Using the French biointensive growing methods, a single person can feed themselves a complete vegan diet on 4000 square feet of growing space

As we pass from July to August and September, there are a few things you can do to keep your garden thriving.

On July 13, about 30 people ventured to the South Whidbey farms of three Tilth members.

The cultivation of halophytes is getting more attention, including research into breeding plants that can cope with salt water.

My watering goal is five gallons per 100 square feet when I’m watering.

Below are the original seven tips, including some new perspectives. I’m sure you could add some perspectives from your own gardening experience.

Though the soil is not warm enough in April to start planting warm season crop seeds outside, the ambitious gardener start these delicious summer veggies in pots indoors.

Pollen covered mason bee gathering pollen from early spring flowers.

We follow the biointensive system which produces substantially more produce per square foot of growing space than conventional organic farming.

It’s time to start looking forward to peas and fava beans. Plant them in February as they tolerate cold soil for germination. Time your plantings depending on the microclimates and soil in your garden.

Regarded as the body’s “first brain,” the human gut plays a crucial role, not only in digestion, but also in influencing our mood, cognition, immune function and overall health and wellbeing.

A Tilth member brought to my attention a report published by Friends of the Earth about genetically engineered (GE) soil microbes.

So, when is the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago, many will tell you, but the real answer is NOW.

Why build a mound bed? The short answer is that you thereby build healthy soil.

Raingardens are places to direct runoff and allow water to collect, planted so that rainwater soaks slowly into the soil, is purified, and refills the water table, thereby mimicking the small water cycle of a forest or native meadow.

Summer has arrived and it is expected to be a warm one. The cool spring crops are finishing quickly, and the heat-loving crops are maturing now in the garden.

A brief guide on what to start early in your garden.

Our expanding knowledge of this new science may drive increased preservation of natural forested lands, in turn helping biodiversity within species and ecosystems and ultimately increase the health of our planet.

Fall is when we prepare our gardens for winter. It’s also time to think about how and where the insects in our yards will spend the cooler months.