Ruth Gonzalez, Author at Organic Growers School

Ask Ruth: Eradicating Bermuda Grass from Your Garden

by Ruth Gonzalez | Jan 18, 2018 | Organic Home Growing

Share this post… Dear Ruth, I have Bermuda grass in my yard and it is getting into my garden beds. NOTHING I have tried has worked to get rid of it. What do you suggest?. Thanks, Joan — Flat Rock, NC Dear Joan, This question is close to my heart. I bought a...

Ask Ruth: A Tribute to Chuck Marsh

by Ruth Gonzalez | Oct 31, 2017 | OGS News, Organic Living

Share this post… We are sad to announce that our friend Chuck Marsh passed away August 27, 2017, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was buried near his home at Earthaven Ecovillage in a green funeral, his body covered with an abundance of flowers...

Ask Ruth: Meet Gabe Brown–Soil Builder Extraordinare

by Ruth Gonzalez | Dec 16, 2016 | Organic Farming, Organic Home Growing, Organic Living

Learn how to protect your organic garden from pesticide drift. You can’t dictate your neighbor’s agricultural practices, but you can take steps to buffer your garden and property from pesticide drift.

Ask Ruth: Protecting Your Organic Garden from Pesticide Drift

by Ruth Gonzalez | Apr 18, 2016 | Organic Home Growing, Organic Living

Learn how to protect your organic garden from pesticide drift. You can’t dictate your neighbor’s agricultural practices, but you can take steps to buffer your garden and property from pesticide drift.

Ask Ruth: Planning Your Small Garden & Local Eating

by Ruth Gonzalez | Feb 23, 2016 | Organic Home Growing

My best advice is – grow what you love to eat. Planning is the key word. Make a wish list of the veggies you want to grow. Be realistic about how much you can fit in your garden – most tomato plants are huge – and work backwards carving out room for your favorites and eliminating others.