Earthworm Castings

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

Earthworm Castings are the excretions left behind by worms after they finish digesting the organic matter that makes up their diet.
The process of creating worm castings is probably the most efficient means of recycling kitchen and yard wastes.
Benefits of Worm Castings in the Garden
More than just a great plant fertilizer, castings are also a terrific soil [...]

Mushroom Soil

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Mushroom soil or mushroom compost is a great organic amendment for enriching the soil used to grow fruits, vegetables, and even flowers. I’ve written about mushrooms quite a bit in the past few weeks, from indoor mushroom kits, to growing mushroom logs outdoors.
Enrich Garden Soil With Mushroom Compost
This entry doesn’t have anything to do with [...]

Soil Improvement

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

Soil improvement is a common goal of many gardeners looking for ways to enhance the growth of their gardens.
Soil problems can range from poor texture, such as heavy clay, to issues involving soil that is deficient in nutrients, waterlogged, shallow, hard packed, or just not producing the healthy crops that the gardener desires. My simple [...]

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