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Making Homemade Potting Mix
Venturing into the realm of custom-mixed potting soil transforms container gardening into an adventure beyond the garden center shelves. Picture a container garden where the soil itself is a living, ...
Container Gardening For Carrots
The snap of a garden-fresh carrot, breaking into that sweet, earthy flavor, is unmatched. But what if your garden is more concrete jungle than sprawling green? Fear not, carrot enthusiasts! ...
A History Of Carrots
Carrots have an interesting history that goes back more than a millennium; they were not created to be found in our neighborhood supermarkets. The high, verdant regions of the Iranian ...
The Homemade Compost Tea Boost
Looking for a natural way to supercharge your garden’s growth and health? Compost tea might just be the secret ingredient your green space is missing. This easy-to-make, nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer ...
Soil Protozoa In Sustainable Gardening
The garden has many facets that interact to create a healthy, flourishing harvest. The tiny soil protozoa are among the most important yet often ignored among these facets. These microscopic ...
Common Crop Rotation Mistakes To Avoid
I understand that crop rotation might seem like just another task on the extensive list of a farmer’s duties. But it’s been a traditional practice in sustainable agriculture for centuries. ...
How To Use A Broadfork?
Are you considering restarting your garden or transitioning to a more organic gardening? If so, using a broadfork is highly recommended. This tool helps preserve the organic soil structure and ...
The Essential Gardening Tools For Every Gardener
This guide focuses on essential gardening tools for building and maintaining a healthy garden. It discusses the usefulness and adaptability of soil knives, garden rakes, pruning shears, the Hori Hori, ...
Soil Nematodes In Gardening?
My understanding of sustainable gardening has changed due to learning about the fascinating world of soil nematodes. Visible to the unaided eye, these microscopic, worm-like critters are essential to crop ...