North of the Mason-Dixon line, fall is the time to plant garlic. Here’s how to get started. Read on, my gardening friend. Read on …
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September 28, 2008
September 26, 2008
Just by visually examining soil, it can be hard to tell if there is enough organic matter in it to assure adequate levels of humic acids. These acids bind soils together, free up minerals for plant use and just generally help the soil along. Happy soil = happy plants … it’s just that simple.
However, even without expensive lab tests, you can get a ‘close enough’ estimate as to whether or not you have sufficient levels of humic acids in your soil simply by measuring the amount of organic material present. Read on, my gardening friend. Read on …
September 23, 2008
Fall is a good time for soil sampling … especially for organic gardeners who will be using rock powders to amend their soil (if, indeed, it needs amending at all).
Many of the changes needed to release these slow-acting nutrients happen slowly and can benefit from being in the soil during times when plant needs are low … that is; late fall and early spring.
So, here’s how to take soil samples. Read on, my gardening friend. Read on …
September 9, 2008
I just now Stumbled upon this posting from a fellow in Europe. Does anyone know what they do with the biomass left over after the methane digester is done with it?
http://conceptpop.com/80000-homes-powered-by-chicken-manure#comment-1387
Read on, my gardening friend. Read on …
