July 2011

The Experiences of Backyard Beekeeping

July 20, 2011

If I couldn’t garden, I’d be just as content to be a beekeeper… both hobbies provide a similar sense of wonder and satisfaction of managing something that will never be mastered or fully understood. My fascination with beekeeping began years ago when I lived on an organic farm and adopted a somewhat feral colony on […]

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Use THRIVE to Promote a Healthier Soil and Garden

July 11, 2011

I’m trying a new product called THRIVE in my garden this summer that utilizes soil organisms to help improve plant growth and health in the landscape. If you’re not familiar with terms like mycorrhizal, or the idea of using fungi as a soil conditioner, today’s post is an interview with the creators of THRIVE that […]

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