by James Aldwin Homeowners, beware. There's an invisible threat that can undermine your hard work and leave your plants gasping for air - sour mulch. Though it may sound like a harmless term, sour mulch can cause serious damage to your plants and soil. What is Sour Mulch? … [Read more...]
How to Grow Winter Peas (Field Peas), a Guide
By Jennifer Poindexter Austrian winter peas are a versatile crop that work as a spring or winter food source for yourself (or your livestock if you're a homesteader). They also serve as a cover crop and green manure. No matter your reason for growing them, it’s important to … [Read more...]
What is a growing medium for plants?
QUESTION: What is a growing medium for plants? I see these words mentioned all the time in articles about how to grow plants when I look them up. Is it like dirt, or what? - Paisley O GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: A growing medium for plants is anything placed within a pot that … [Read more...]
What is the best growing medium for microgreens?
QUESTION: What is the best growing medium for microgreens? I was looking at all the options and I'm a little overwhelmed. - Jules E GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: It all depends upon your goals when growing microgreens as to which growing medium may work best. Many gardeners … [Read more...]
Will mushroom compost burn plants?
QUESTION: Will mushroom compost burn plants? I saw some at the garden center and was thinking of trying it out in my garden this year. - Ursula E GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Yes, mushroom compost can definitely burn plants. To understand why this occurs, you must first … [Read more...]
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