by Jim Aldwin Raising chickens in town can present a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing odor and waste. However, with the correct use of litter, you can transform your chicken coop into a clean, odor-free, and sustainable environment that benefits … [Read more...]
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Using Chicken Poop As An Organic Fertilizer
Fertilizers are nothing new to gardeners. In fact, most organic gardeners are intimately familiar with the benefits and uses for various types of manure as both fertilizer and compost material. Many gardeners are now turning to backyard chicken keeping and finding that the manure … [Read more...]
Using Manure as Fertilizer for Gardens
Fertilizer is a combination of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium used to add nutrients to soil and plants. Fertilizing increases the quality and quantity of a plant’s production. Processed fertilizers usually come in either liquid or granular form. But the oldest form of … [Read more...]
8 Top Herbs to Grow in 5 gallon Buckets
by Erin Marissa Russell No space to build a garden? No problem! How about just growing your herbs in a 5 gallon bucket? Turns out that you can grow quite a few herbs successfully using this method, as well as a large number of vegetables. Here are some of our favorite herbs … [Read more...]
Fertilizer vs. Manure: Which to Use?
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell If you have never worked with either fertilizer or manure, the difference between the two may be a bit puzzling. They both have a strong smell that may be a little overwhelming for those with sensitive noses. Both are also common … [Read more...]