Soil Testing: When & How to Test Your Soil
I test my soil at the beginning of each season and give my soil what it actually needs, rather than what I think it needs.Â
I test my soil at the beginning of each season and give my soil what it actually needs, rather than what I think it needs.Â
Worm composting directly in the garden bed simplifies the process of vermicomposting. When you use in-bed vermicomposting bins, the worms live, work, reproduce, and make worm castings in the garden …
The satisfaction you feel as you turn yard and kitchen waste into organic fertilizer that nourishes the soil, as well as your vegetables, plants, and flowers, is the reward for putting in …
If you’re wondering what the best soil for raised bed vegetable gardening is, that’s an easy answer – “Mel’s Mix”. I didn’t come up with this mix, we can thank Mel Bartholomew, the …
Healthy soil is the first step to healthy productive plants. It’s important to feed your soil and prepare it before you plant each season. Get your soil ready for planting …
Ten years ago I bought my first gardening book, “All New Square Foot Gardening”, by Mel Bartholomew. I read it cover to cover, and then read it again. This book …
Don’t spray harmful chemicals in your garden, learn methods to prevent pests and diseases before they become a problem. Providing fresh organic produce for your family is the reward for educating yourself about …