Common plants that are unsafe for pets
Thanks to Emily Cline (from CertaPet) for this insight into pets and our plants Pets are more popular than ever. And along with them, so are houseplants. And the desire […]
Thanks to Emily Cline (from CertaPet) for this insight into pets and our plants Pets are more popular than ever. And along with them, so are houseplants. And the desire […]
Bokashi bran is not just for composting. Each handful of bokashi bran is teeming with plant friendly microbes. A simple way to harness the power of these microbes is to […]
Did you know that microplastics are a threat to more than just our oceans and beaches? There are worrying levels of microplastics in the air as well as in freshwater […]
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 […]
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 […]