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 of…
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 in the home with very little mess and no foul odors. Some…
Dynamic accumulators are plants that accumulate higher than average nutrients in their leaves. Some people grow these plants…
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is probably the most popular dynamic accumulator. Permaculturists swear by it, and organic…
Can you use too much compost? If you believe what you read, compost is the best thing for your garden. If that’s true…