Simple, Organic and Sustainable
Introduction Two weeks ago I set up an experiment in the testing garden assumptions series to evaluate if both Actively Aerated Compost Tea and Compost Extractions lived up to their main claims. Primarily I looked at if they had potential as a fertilizer and then if the methods allowed you to increase the concentration of…
In my fist Video Blog I build in record time my hoop house that will cover my cold frame so that I can start some of my cold hardy crops much earlier than I thought! Learn a little about me while you live a day in the life of Stephen form albertaurbangarden.ca as mentioned here…
It is time… it is finally here! It is time to start your seedlings for this upcoming growing season! Seed starting not only helps me manage my excitement about the upcoming growing season it can actually help save you money as well. Today I am going to go through how I grow seedlings inside to…
Introduction When I first started looking into low cost organic gardening I went looking for a replacement to the traditional fertilizer products. Looking for an alternative was nothing more than trying to replace the practice of using fertilizers during the growing season. I did not question at the time the need for the method at…
This time of year my garden is quietly waiting for the sun to return sufficiently for me to plant cold hardy crops under protection outdoors. While I wait for the weather to improve I still want to grow and enjoy fresh salad greens and herbs. On today’s installment of the Urban Gardening Series I…