by Saffyre Falkenberg Crimson clover, also known as Italian clover, is a type of clover native to most parts of Europe. It is an annual legume typically planted in late summer or early fall. The plant makes a beautiful addition to the home garden, as the flowers are a … [Read more...]
How To Test pH In Your Soil
by Matt Gibson As a gardener, why should you care about the pH balance of your soil? Well, the pH balance of your soil will let you know which plants you can grow with ease and which plants will be a struggle without amendments. Knowing your soil’s pH is the secret to knowing … [Read more...]
Vermicomposting: How to Start Worm Farming
by Matt Gibson Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a great way to recycle your kitchen trash while creating a microorganism-friendly and nutrient-rich soil for your garden that is almost completely made up of worm castings. Not only will you be making your garden more … [Read more...]
How To Prepare Soil For A Vegetable Garden
by Matt Gibson The key to a successful vegetable garden is healthy soil. But even if your garden area doesn't have perfect soil, you can improve it. In this guide, we'll show you how to prep your garden beds so that you'll end up with your best vegetable garden yet this … [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...]
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