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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Read MoreVermicompost, 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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Read MoreMycorrhizae are naturally occurring fungi that is an affordable organic growth enhancer. There is a vast, complex system of microbial life in and
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreThe title to this article may sound counter intuitive since growing medias are sold as “sterilized” media. But once you realize that microbes are eve
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Read MoreWhen most people think of hydroponics gardening they visualize rows of plants with roots dangling in moving water. After all, ‘hydroponics’ means
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