Subsidized Fracking Hits Colorado This is an interesting article documenting the connections between tax subsidies, oil and gas fracking, and harms to the public health. And this article indicates that this kind of extreme oil production is NOT a free…
Category: Soil & Compost
Soil is the HEART of organic gardening.
Scientists Discover That Plants Communicate via Symbiotic Root Fungi
I rarely recopy articles in their entirety to share on this blog, but this one is so awesome, I wanted everyone to see it for sure. Organic gardening is NOT over-rated. It is not strictly for “tree huggers” and vegetarians,…
Summer Heat and Organic Gardening
The Benefits of Organic Food
Organic Gardening and Bugs
I have focused on the soil for the last (large) number of years always hoping to get it just right, to have an exceptional year. Truth is, as I re-examine this idea, I have begun to realize that I want…
Eudrillus Eugeniae
Eudrillus Eugeniae, more commonly known as the African nightcrawler, originated in tropical areas of West African and have adapted in additional tepid areas all over the globe. It is a cherished composting worm for its worm manure known as worm…
March Gardening Calendar
The gardening calendar for March provides a list of recommended food growing and gardening chores and tips. It is time to venture outdoors for some serious organic gardening! The biggest focus this month is, “When can I DO something?” If…
Dealing with Spring Rain in Your Vegetable Garden
This Plant Require good Drainage How many times have you read that on a plant tag you are considering buying? The most popular tune of organic gardening is “add more compost”. The second most common (can you name that tune…
Farmers Are Flocking to Manure
The closest thing I can find to a directory on getting local manure is CraigsList. I am sure if you look hard enough you can find a location or farmer in your area that will happily supply you with enough…
Using Worm Castings For Your Indoor and Outdoor Plants
Worm castings are one of the few available resources today that offer numerous proven benefits while offering no bad side effects. Not like pesticides and fertilizers with special hazardous handling advice, worm castings promote plants and root development without the…
Soil and Tomatoes
Kacper is just singing our song! Got this from him in the mail today… “You must see this because if you don’t have great soil, all the other “tricks” I can teach you really won’t mean a thing. It’s really…
How to Make Composting Simple as Dirt: My Top Tips
Composting is really not a big deal. Anyone can do it, and everyone should do it. Allow me to break it down for you and give you suggestions on how to start your own compost pile and reap the benefits.