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Tag Archives: Composting

Top 10 Soil Resources

Top 10 Soil Resources

No matter how much we learn about the biology, chemistry, and other properties of soil, there is always more to discover. Read on to find out what our readers have been researching.

Posted byhsotrJune 17, 2022June 15, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Faith, Nature, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch

Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.

Posted byhsotrApril 19, 2022April 18, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Fiber, Insect Pests, Livestock, Nutrition, Plant Health, Season Extension, Sheep, Soil, Vegetables

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

You may have heard the adage, “You can’t have too much compost.” But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.

Posted byhsotrNovember 5, 2021November 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Lawns, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.

Posted byhsotrMay 17, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Field Crops, Herbs, Nutrition, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Potassium in Plants

Potassium deficiency

Potassium ions are found in every living cell, probably because they are necessary to activate enzymes controlling so many crucial processes.

Posted byhsotrApril 19, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Field Crops, Fruit, Nutrition, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Nitrogen in Plants

Nitrogen in Plants

Because plants contain so much nitrogen, it is little wonder that they require ample amounts. Without it, plants simply cannot grow.

Posted byhsotrApril 5, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Cover Crops, Field Crops, Nutrition, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

Posted byhsotrMarch 24, 2021April 28, 2022Posted inThe BusinessTags:Agritourism, Alpacas, Bees, Cattle, Composting, Enterprises, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Poultry, Stewardship

What is Biochar?

What is Biochar?

Biochar is basically charcoal produced with little or no oxygen and a temperature above 660 degrees Fahrenheit.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 4, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Field Crops, Livestock, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Top 10 Gardening Resources

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.

Posted byhsotrJuly 22, 2020June 23, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Seed Saving, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

A Brief Guide to 13 Common Garden Mulches

A Brief Guide to 13 Common Mulches

The pros, cons, and best application for popular mulches, organic and inorganic.

Posted byhsotrApril 1, 2019July 20, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

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