QUESTION: How do I start composting? I was thinking about doing a pile instead of buying a bin. - Victoria C ANSWER: Composting is a great way to use a variety of scraps around your property while taking care of your garden. To begin, use a weed eater to clear the ground of … [Read more...]
Using Wood Ash in the Garden, the Correct Way
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you burn wood in or around your home? If so, you probably have a great deal of ash piling up in buckets from emptying fire pits, wood stoves, or fireplaces. Don’t let this resource go to waste. It can improve the quality of your garden soil, if … [Read more...]
How to Increase the Number of Earth Worms in Your Garden Soil
Earthworms, also known as Lumbricus terrestris or angleworms, can grow up to 14 inches. The common earthworm is something that all of us in North America are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to these “slimy, gooey” types of worms and learned to either … [Read more...]
Compost vs Soil: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson Compost and soil are relatively similar to each other, and therefore it can sometimes be hard for people to distinguish between the two mediums. Adding a layer of compost or a layer of topsoil to your garden soil mix will help to add nutrients to depleted soils … [Read more...]
How Do I Prepare My Garden for Winter?
By Erin Marissa Russell Ready to get started on your wintertime gardening projects but you aren’t sure how to begin? If you’re like many gardeners, you aren’t ready to give up spending time with your hands in the dirt and caring for your plants just because cold weather is … [Read more...]