Building a thriving soil food web
What is the soil food web? Healthy soil is soil that is teeming with an incredible diversity of life. The interconnected life that spends all, or part, of its life […]
Bokashi composting
How to fix a leaky bokashi bucket spigot
Many people use the spigot knob a little firmer than they need to, and this can cause it to leak. These simple but durable spigots are made with rubber washers […]
Cleaning your bokashi bucket
How often should you clean your bucket? Let’s be honest. Rinsing out a used bokashi bucket is often the least fun part of bokashi composting. Particularly for those of us […]
Gardening with nature: How to be one with your garden
Being a gardener gives you privileged access to the world of nature. Gardening with nature helps us realize how special and precious places gardens really are. By working together with […]
How to grow nutrient dense foods
What are nutrient dense foods? We all know that fruits, vegetables and grains are bursting with nutrients that our bodies need to stay healthy. But, did you know, that not […]
Mold in your bokashi bucket
We often get questions about mold in bokashi buckets. Mold can be a good sign. But it can also be a sign that things are going bad. It really depends […]
Eco-friendly beauty routine for gardeners
Photo by Sarah Comeau on Unsplash With spring here, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s in full bloom. With spring and summer being the prime seasons for flowers to […]
Guide to composting tea bags
Benefits of composting tea bags Many of us enjoy a daily cup of tea, or five! In fact, more than half of the US population drinks tea every day. And […]
Composting with kids
Composting is a great activity to practice with your children. Sure, they learn all about the “Circle of Life” from the Lion King, but kids generally don’t understand how the […]
Regenerating our garden soils
The first land plants are believed to have grown more than 460 million years before humans walked this Earth. Plants have developed incredible relationships with the natural environment. Humans need […]