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Growing Food: Planting Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Want a verdant, fruitful spring vegetable garden? It’s time to plant now! Learn how to sow seeds and transplant seedlings. One. Two. Three. Grow!
Roundup may cause cancer. Here’s why that doesn’t really matter.
The Lancet recently published a paper from the prestigious International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announcing that Roundup is a probably carcinogen, as is a common insecticide.
Book Review: “Building Soils Naturally,” Organic Gardening Bible
Building Soils Naturallyο»Ώ by Phil Nauta is an extensive (and scientific!) look at the importance of ο»Ώsoilο»Ώ sustainability in organic gardening. While it may not be the most budget-friendly answer to dirt 101, but Building Soils offers an expanse of how-to knowledge to very literally lay the groundwork for any greens to grow, without asking one to buy out a Lowe’s.
Gardening and Farming with Biochar Prevents Toxic Emissions from Soil β Green Building Elements
For farmers, gardeners and those who are raising animals, information from a recent study about biochar may be of benefit when it comes to managing carbon footprints and greenhouse gases.
Grow Your Own Food Challenge: Understanding Soil Test Results
Soil tests are important when you’re starting a new garden, but interpreting the results is not always easy!
Global Digital Soil Map Fights Hunger, Poverty, and Climate Change
Scientists are becoming increasingly aware that mismanagement of soils can lead to food shortages, erosion, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and reductions in water quality. But a new tool is being created to help solve these problems.
Organic Strawberry Farms Found to have Better Fruit and Soil
Recent (unbiased) research has shown that organic strawberries are more flavorful, healthful and better for the soil.
Biosolids are Euphemizing Their Way into Your Food and Your Backyard
Biosolids are a euphemism for toxic sewage sludge. They have been shown to contain heavy metals and endocrine disruptors, but make their way onto crops year after year.
Biochar: Improve Soil and Reduce Global Warming
[social_buttons] In addition to supplementing the soil with sea minerals, Claverach Farm and Vineyard also adds biochar. Biochar is basically charcoal, but instead of being used for fuel, it’s used [ … ]
Sea Minerals: Improve Soil, Boost Nutrient Density of Food
[social_buttons]My employer, Sam Hilmer, is obsessed with soil. How obsessed? Let’s just say it’s best not to mention “silica” in his presence unless you have at least 30 minutes to [ … ]
Mulch: A Gardener’s Best Friend
Bare, exposed soil rarely exists in nature, so why should it be in your garden? Mulching with an organic mulch like straw will build healthy soil, conserve water, and help [ … ]
Maintaining Healthy Soil: A Gardener’s Duty
Soil is one of a gardener’s most important resources, and preserving its health and vitality one of our most crucial responsibilities. Nourish the soil sustainably and you’ll be rewarded with [ … ]