ALMONDS Almonds sprout on year-old shoots, but the wood continues to bear for up to five years. Prune young almond trees to a vase shape. Your ultimate goal is to have a wide tree with an open top. Keep pruning the…
Your Soil is Teaming With Microbes
How to use the soil food web to benefit your garden Did you know that 22 lbs of the human body is made up of bacteria? These bacteria live in our guts, nostrils, ears, and mouths. Likewise, there are almost 10 billion microbes…
What is Bokashi Composting?
Now that we’ve learned about traditional composting and worm composting, let’s talk about bokashi composting. Since this is a subject that I am weak on, I thought it would be best to get an expert to help us out on…
Making Compost With Worm Bins
Fun Fact: There are approximately 1000 worms in a pound! Why Compost With Worms? If you live in an area with extreme cold or heat, you may want to move your composting efforts inside. One of the best ways to…
How & What Do You Compost
What if I told you that their was an amazing garden soil amendment that could boost your production, improve your plant’s health, increase your drainage, and at the same time help with moisture retention? And to top it off, this magic…