You’ve heard all the buzz about vermicompost, or “worm poop”. The organic substance decomposed by worms is soft like humus and is often used as a type of compost in organic gardens. How good is vermicompost as a fertilizer when compared to the other fertilizer types? Vermicompost is the best fertilizer compared to synthetic NPK …
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We all enjoy saving the seeds of our favorite plant or crop. But it is very easy to end up storing too many seeds and not using them in time before they expire. How long do seeds last? The longevity of seeds depends on the seed quality, the storage method, and mostly the plant itself. …
It is fun to save seeds from our favorite plants and fruits. But you can only do so with certain plants, especially fruit trees, that are “true to type” (ie. producing the same fruits as the parents). The fruit trees that are “true to type”, or will grow somewhat approximately identical to their parents, are …
Have you thought of increasing the soil temperature to give a head start to your seeds before spring comes, to protect young seedlings on cold days, or just to protect your garden from frost? You can increase the soil temperature by covering the ground using plastic sheets or mulch, a low tunnel, a cold frame, …
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Do you know that a small number of plants need to grow in highly acidic soil because they have a higher requirement of certain nutrients that are most available in low pH environments? While most plants thrive in slightly acidic or near-neutral soil, a small number of herb, vegetable, ornamental flowers, shrub and trees, actually …
