Simple, Organic and Sustainable
Last time we began to discuss the nutrient cycle in the garden. As a part of that discussion we spoke of the 18 elements that plants require to live. On todays episode we are going to dive deeper into the nutrient cycle and what us Humans need to get out of it. Through an elimination…
Pine needles make a great mulch, but do they make soil acidic, or is this a gardening myth? Patrick Dolan and I share our thoughts on the topic. Question 1: I’ve always heard that I could use a pine needle mulch to acidify the soil for blueberries and other acid loving plants, but a viewer…
Earth worms generally move less then 5 meters of 16 feet in the soil a year. The local population of worms is extremely important in the soil food web. Increasing the population of worms will help keep the nutrient cycle turning in your garden helping with the soil health and as a result increasing plant…
On todays episode we are going to save some seeds. I found three of my favourite crops this year and want to grow them in my garden for years to come. These Snap peas, Basil and my Sweet N Neat cherry tomatoes. Saving seeds from your garden is one of the best ways to make…
In August of 2014 we were asked to present to a technical working session with the Alberta Biochar Initiative whom work with Alberta Innovates Technologies Futures. With 35 industry experts was asked to present on conditioning and inoculation of biochar. I hope you enjoy!