The humic acid in worm castings is what helps to accelerate yield, growth, and aids in the absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. I got some raised eyebrows when I first shared that I was keeping worms in our back room. Some people were slightly disgusted. I’m sure they thought I had gotten …
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Planning a garden will not only make planting less stressful but will also ensure the health and longevity of your plants. How much you plan for your garden is entirely up to you. Depending on your goals for your garden, you will want to take into consideration companion planting, sun mapping, and urban gardening. Why …
Buying gifts for a gardening enthusiast must be one of the easiest people to shop for. Of course, this comes from a fellow gardener, so my opinion might be biased. There are many gift options for mom gardeners. Whether she is a beginner gardener or veteran, this list will be sure to help you find …
Learning how to make concrete rhubarb leaves is not only fun for adults, it’s also a great activity for kids. After all, who doesn’t like playing with wet cement? It started innocently enough. I brought to memory what we had done with aunts and cousins many years ago. We got together at my aunt’s house, …
Soil health is an interesting topic, but when you first start, it can feel overwhelming. As with everything new, there is so much to learn that you might be tempted to give up. While regenerative farming is relatively new, there are a few books out there that are helpful and will make learning about soil …
Are you looking to start an organic garden and grow your own food? With this pandemic, there has been an influx of new gardeners in North America. More time at home, and threatened food security means everyone wants to start learning how to grow their own garden. It’s great! Gardening has many health benefits, from …
Are you tired of a smelling kitchen due to kitchen food and decomposable trash? Worry not, as you can opt for vermicomposting to convert the decomposable waste into manure. Even when you empty your trash can frequently, the awful smell might not go away, and it would need vermicomposting. Vermicomposting uses the red wiggler worm …
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I love compost for many reasons, a big one being the health of the plants grown in it. Not only is compost beneficial for our health, but it is also good for the environment. I didn’t discover the wonder of compost until I had been gardening for several years. I cannot remember where I first …
Companion planting with strawberries is a wise move, especially when you don’t have a lot of space. We currently live on a ten-acre piece of land, which gives us plenty of areas to plant strawberries. However, most plants benefit from being interplanted with other species. Often they help each other out, either by weed control …
Taking care of your strawberry plants at the end of the season is important for your field or patch to make it through the winter. Strawberry plants are fragile things that do not handle hard frost well at all, which can make them tricky to keep alive. However, with the right precautions, your strawberry garden …
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