Simple, Organic and Sustainable
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!
As your crops come out its time to think of how to continue to improve your soil. If you don’t have the average 6-8 weeks for green manure or cover crops to effectively work it may be worth thinking about mulching now while there is still warm weather and biological activity. This will set you…
With winter fast approaching its time to plant our fall and winter plants. For the most part they are cold hardy leafy greens that we should be able to enjoy for months to come.
On todays episode we are going to talk about the nutrient cycle in your garden. Last time we spoke about the Nitrogen Cycle however this is only one of the essential elements for plant growth. Plants require 18 elements to sustain growth. Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere and water or H20 provide the bulk of…