by Matt Gibson Native to southwest Australia, the kangaroo paw plant flower has found its way into the hearts and garden beds of flower gardeners all over the world. It is grown commercially in the USA, Japan, and Israel and also sold as a cut flower all over the globe. In … [Read more...]
How To Fight Crown Rot Fungal Disease in the Garden
by Matt Gibson Crown rot is a nasty disease that affects many plants, mainly garden vegetables. This garden malady is caused by a fungus that sometimes develops in the soil when the location has experienced many heavy rains, flash floods, or other reasons for lots of lots of … [Read more...]
Learning the Bokashi Composting Method
by Matt Gibson Bokashi is a composting method that is new to most Western gardeners. The compost is cheap to start and easy to maintain. The word Bokashi means “fermented organic matter,” and that is exactly what the process of Bokashi composting creates. It's also the name of … [Read more...]
How to Fight Fusarium Wilt
by Matt Gibson Fusarium wilt is a nasty soil-borne pathogen caused by a fungus called fusarium oxysporum. It is known to take over garden areas quickly, attacking any crop or plant that is in contaminated soil. The nightshade family of plants are highly susceptible to fusarium … [Read more...]
How Soil pH Balance Affects Your Garden
by Matt Gibson The pH balance of your garden’s soil refers to the calculated level of acidity or alkalinity in the particular area tested. The scale ranges from 1.0, which is highly acidic, to 14.0, which is basic or highly alkaline, while 7.0 is neutral. The sweet spot for … [Read more...]
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