Norma Ritchie3 min11-20-21 Saturdays in the Malibu Compost GardenIt was finally time to create compost in our own garden. This was one of the biggest joys for us because of all that we had learned
Norma Ritchie3 minSaturdays in the Malibu Compost Garden 11-13-21Welcome to our very first blog of Saturdays in the Malibu Compost Garden, where we will be sharing our journey through our whole garden.
Randy Ritchie4 minWater in the Organic GardenWhen I became a true organic gardener, I also became a biological gardener. That’s when I metamorphasized and made the transition from
Randy Ritchie7 minPractical Pest Management for the True Organic GardenHere are the things that I do in my garden to mitigate and minimize pests and disease:
Randy Ritchie12 minFaux Organic... the Snake Oil of GardeningThis is where on the organic journey one needs to become aware of the “snake oil salesman.” We’ve all heard this phrase. We’ve heard stories
Randy Ritchie8 minThe Truth About Growing Safe and Healthy Food at Home Because we are relying on a system of farms, co-packers, wholesalers, distributors and farmers to feed us. Most Americans do not have the
Randy Ritchie8 minThe Week the World ChangedJust a few weeks earlier, I had been getting ready to head to Seattle for the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, when the news first hit
Randy Ritchie5 minWhy gardeners need to support their local Nursery or Garden Center? We remember the value that a wonderful garden center brings to our town in terms of beauty and culture and knowledge. Wisdom is a tough sale