Although there’s many reasons to mulch raised garden beds, there’s one reason that many experienced gardeners don’t know.
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Chop and Drop Soil Improvement
Oak House Permaculture explains the chop and drop method of improving the soil. This includes what plants to grow and how chop and drop improves the soil.
Comfrey Mulch for Strawberries
I’m testing comfrey as a nutrient mulch for strawberries. It was great for tomatoes. Will it work for strawberries? You can grow comfrey mulch yourself. It’s a high nutrient mulch that should be great for strawberries.
Do Rotating Compost Bins Work?
I’ve been using tumbling or rotating compost bins for over 10 years. There are advantages and disadvantages to a tumbler over a compost pile on the ground. This is what I know …
How to Improve Your Soil
This simple plan is the key to improving your soil, no matter what’s the problem, this is the key to success when growing food. Here’s my five-step plan for improving garden soil.
Could Bone Meal Cause Mad Cow?
Should gardeners be afraid of using bone meal as a soil amendment in their garden? Bone meal has been tied to mad cow disease. There are even some bone meal products that say they are organic. Should you use it?