When you do not have space to compost or the time to do it, The Bokashi Method may be the solution for you. Bokashi is a Japanese word meaning “o
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Natural Bacteria Rebalances Damaged Soil There are two key components to fixing soils. These are organic matter and beneficial microbes, or pr
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There are now many prepackaged potting soils available to horticulturists. More specifically, the number of organic prepackaged soils is rising a
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Cover crops are fast-growing small grains, grasses or legumes that are generally planted in the fall and tilled under in the spring. Winter
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In a previous article, I wrote about the benefits and disadvantages of using perlite or vermiculite in your growing medium. Continuing on the topic o
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Vermicompost, also known as worm castings or vermicast, is being produced and marketed as an organic source for essential plant nutrient elements
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Your neighbors recognize you in your pajamas, rubber clogs and a cup of coffee. You grab other people's banana peels, coffee grinds, apple cor
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Mycorrhizae are naturally occurring fungi that is an affordable organic growth enhancer. There is a vast, complex system of microbial life in and
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When it comes to classical gardening, the type of gardening where it’s you, your garden, and whatever nature throws at you, soil is a considerable co
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A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to assist several County Agricultural Agents who were advising those living in the inner city how to
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