Because plants contain so much nitrogen, it is little wonder that they require ample amounts. Without it, plants simply cannot grow.
Composting
10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.
What is Biochar?
Biochar is basically charcoal produced with little or no oxygen and a temperature above 660 degrees Fahrenheit.
Top 10 Gardening Resources
Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or one of many who gardened for the first time this year, you’ll enjoy our readers’ favorite posts and resources.
A Brief Guide to 13 Common Garden Mulches
You don’t have to read many gardening books or websites to catch on that mulch is highly recommended for all gardens. But knowing that you ought to mulch your garden and deciding what to mulch it with are two different things. First off, it is important to recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique. Factors that […]
Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding
While allowing livestock of all types to enjoy the freedom and nutrition of pasture is ideal, there are times when animals may need to be temporarily confined. For instance, you might be raising chicks in a brooder, or you might need to isolate an injured animal in a stall. So how do you keep livestock […]
2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture
Twelve books to stretch your paradigm and inspire you for a new year of country living.
What is Vermicompost?
Vermicomposting is the process of creating compost with earthworms. Finished vermicompost looks like quality soil but is rich in microbes.
C:N Ratios of Common Organic Materials
The carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio is often considered to be of utmost importance in composting, particularly hot composting. If the C:N ratio is too high, the compost will break down extremely slowly. If the ratio is too low, the pile can produce a displeasing smell as excess nitrogen escapes into the atmosphere in the form of […]
What is Permaculture?
Just the basics on this comprehensive approach to sustainable living.