Pine needle mulch, or commonly referred to as “pine straw” is simply mulch that utilizes pine needles. Unlike rocks and rubber chips, it breaks down
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Building high populations of beneficial microorganisms in the soil will dramatically increase growing success, soil, and plant health, and help i
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Growing your own food doesn’t have to be rocket science. In the words of Confucius, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicate
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If you have recently purchased a compost tumbler bin you have just taken the first step toward aerobic composting. There are two main types of compos
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As demonstrated in any playground sandbox, the simple process of scooping up earth and placing it in a pile can provide a child with immense sati
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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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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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