Garden Strategies to Cope with Drought – Part 1
Australia. It’s hot, bone dry, smokey, and windy across much of this country. Drought and fires have devastated communities with no respite on the horizon. It’s not that these conditions are unexpected, but when all these harsh weather factors occur at once or in succession, the stress and impacts are catastrophic. The prolonged drought conditions […]
Organic Matter In Soil Boosts Garden Yields
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] A study finds that adding organic matter to garden soil has a major impact on yields. The research team at West Virginia University says it can boost harvests by 22 per cent! A Work In Progress Building soil isn’t quickly achieved; it happens over time. The researchers began their study […]