What is the best manure for the garden? This question is routinely debated on social media providing a wide range of…
Is it safe to use coffee grounds in the garden? Coffee grounds are routinely recommended for the garden, but in the last…
There is concern that composting produces carbon dioxide and we all know that CO2 contributes to climate change. Does this…
Sunflower seeds are good for feeding birds. They are relatively cheap, easy to handle, and birds love them. There is only one…
Fall leaves are a great resource of nutrients for the garden, but if you use them incorrectly, they can rob your soil of…
Mushroom compost is used a lot for gardens, but it comes with a warning: don’t use too much because it contains a lot…
I am seeing the term soil factory used more often, usually in discussions about Bokashi or Vermicomposting. I’ll…
Bokashi is a fermentation method used for processing kitchen scraps at home with minimal mess and no foul odors. Some claim…
Dynamic accumulators are plants that accumulate higher-than-average nutrients in their leaves. Some people grow these plants…