People have become fascinated by microbes in recent decades. Historically, microbes have been mis-characterized as the bad guys, and unfortunately associated with infections and diseases. However, more recently, microbiologists have […]
What is no-dig gardening? No-dig (or no-till) gardening is exactly as the name suggests; gardening without digging the soil. Once a bed is established, the surface is left undisturbed except […]
Most people don’t realize that about a third of the energy that plants are getting from the sun is used to send out exudates on the plant roots. Exudates are […]
Thanks to Ann Katelyn from Sumo Gardener for this blog piece. Spring is a fantastic time to be out in the garden. The ground is finally becoming less soggy after […]
Why is soil pH important? Different soils have different dispositions. Soil can be acid, alkaline or neutral. Most plants prefer a soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH level. […]
Growing your own vegetables is a hugely rewarding pastime. But how do you get started? Here are our top five ingredients for growing a successful vegetable garden. These same tips […]
One of the beauties of bokashi composting is it’s simplicity and this is true from the start. What equipment do you need? All you need to get started with bokashi […]
Most gardeners focus on improving the health of their plants and the health of their soil. After all, gardening has many benefits to your property. For example, it can increase […]
Bokashi bran is packed full of the bokashi essential microbes (EM). These microbes are the magic behind bokashi composting. It’s necessary that you add enough bokashi bran to ferment your food […]
Thanks to Jane (from Puffycarrot.com) for this insight into making compost tea Taking good care of your plants is essential for every gardener, whether that be a complete beginner, or […]