Fall Gardening with Wildlife in Mind October 30, 2024 As the summer winds down, our gardening chores turn to the dual tasks of both cleaning up the garden and preparing for fall planting….
Why Chickens are Great for Gardeners September 20, 2022 This article covers all the reasons why chickens are great for gardeners Why Chickens are Great for Gardeners There’s so much to like about…
Make your own Fertilizer for Vegetables January 3, 2022 Fertilizers have become so expensive. And there are so many to choose from. I’m often asked if there’s a way to make your own…
Making Compost Tea – Beneficial or Not? October 5, 2021 As the weather starts to turn cooler and fall approaches, I turn my attention to the compost. This is clearly because I have a…
Why Rabbit Poop Makes the Best Fertilizer February 1, 2021 We love our rabbits! They add wonderful diversity to the landscape, and are sweet pets. But my favorite thing about our long-eared friends? Their…
5 Strategies to Reduce Food Waste going to Landfills January 6, 2021 I often think about ways I can reduce food waste. Compostable yard trimmings and food scraps make up the single largest component of the municipal…
4 Things You Can Do to Make Better Compost Faster July 6, 2020 So you’ve started to compost – yay! That’s great; the earth thanks you!! Your garden thanks you too!! Or maybe you’ve composted for a…
What You Can and Can’t Compost July 6, 2020 Knowing what you can and can’t compost is important when you want to generate your own amazing nutrient -rich soil, and become a no-waste…
What’s the deal with fertilizer? June 12, 2020 Ok, so you’ve been gardening awhile and had some success. Now you’re ready to take your homegrown vegetables or your flower garden to the…
No-Compost Kitchen Scrap Fertilizers! June 1, 2020 Even if you don’t have a compost pile, there are some no-compost kitchen scrap fertilizers you can use to improve your garden plants right…