Soil Improvement

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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Gardening Update from Patzxuaro, Mexico

August 23, 2010

Churchill is a vegetable gardener and frequent contributor here who has shared past articles about Growing Vegetables in Mexico and Gardening in Patzxuaro. This latest report was sent in last month to update us on the growing conditions and latest developments as Churchill adds a new raised bed garden to an area cursed by poor [...]

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Good Soil Enhances Food Value and Flavors

February 17, 2010

Today’s article is a guest post written by Stephen Scott from Terroir Seeds, home of Underwood Gardens and Grandma’s Garden Catalog. Stephen examines the complex relationships between our soil and the food that we eat: Heirloom seeds and plants, whether they are vegetables, herbs or flowers are more popular than ever now, as more people [...]

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Earthworm Castings

March 7, 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 [...]

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Soil Improvement

November 10, 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 [...]

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