Drink Up: Making Nutrient-Rich Compost Tea For The Garden
Enjoying some tea in the garden sounds like a zen way to spend a morning or afternoon; why not offer …
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A Simple 3 Part Potting Mix
Potting soils are generally made out of light materials known as “soilless medias”. Almost every gardener I’ve run into that …
DIY Seaweed Fertilizer
The internet seems to have turned us into a society of hacks. It offers the secrets of how to do …
Organic Gardening Basics
Taking an interest in organic gardening is usually triggered by wanting to avoid fruits and vegetables that are free of pesticides, or taking better care of the environment. That’s important, yes, but first you’ve got to understand it’s all about the soil and plant roots.
Straw Bale Garden: Take 2, Scene 2
If you’re going to grow a straw bale garden, adding compost tea with microbes is a definite asset. Not just …
Straw Bale Garden: Take 2, Scene 1
It’s the second year that I’ve planted a straw bale garden. Spring is always highly anticipated in a cold climate, …
Using Compost Tea in Hydroponics
Sometimes soilless growing benefits hugely from soil techniques. For example, using compost tea in hydroponics. Breaking the rules can sometimes …
Growing Phytoplankton
This article was originally published in Garden Culture Magazine US02. Yes, this article is about cultivating that ‘green stuff that …
Better Garden Nutrients = Better Harvests
Gardening season is in full swing everywhere now, and hopefully you’ve added some nutrients along with your veggie plants and …