Sustainable Gardening
3 articles
The Garden Patch
How Mycorrhizal Fungi Feed Your Garden: The Underground Partnership You Can Protect
Mycorrhizal fungi form a vital underground partnership with plant roots, enhancing nutrient and water uptake in exchange for plant sugars. Protecting and fostering these native fungi through mindful gardening practices is more effective than relying on commercial inoculants.
David Begay·October 16, 2026
The Garden Patch
What Are Companion Planting Benefits and Techniques for Home Gardens?
At a small community garden, a single row of marigolds dramatically reduced aphid infestations on nearby tomato plants, illustrating a centuries-old gardening secret now backed by science.
David Begay·August 30, 2026
The Garden Patch
Top 4 Drought Tolerant Vegetables for Home Gardens
Even when temperatures soar above 105°F (40°C), the pollen in tepary bean flowers remains viable, allowing it to produce a harvest where other plants would wither, according to growinginthegarden .
David Begay·August 9, 2026