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...]
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...]
Creating Fall Compost for the New Year
by Saffyre Falkenberg What is compost? Compost is decomposed organic matter that gardeners can add to their garden soil. This organic matter brings a whole host of benefits to a home garden, providing valuable nutrients for growing plants and adding additional structure to the … [Read more...]
How to Correctly Feed Compost Worms: What, When, How and How Much
by Matt Gibson Worm composting, also called vermicomposting, is a great way to use kitchen scraps to create a nutrient-rich compost to feed your garden and keep it producing year-round. In a large container, simply shred some newspaper and leaves from your yard to create a … [Read more...]
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