Abundant Living in Flyover Country
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 …
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For whatever reason, finding quality potting soil is very difficult anymore. Most brands seem to harbor diseases, weed seeds, and bug eggs. And the nonstandard brands frequently appear to be nothing more than poor-quality topsoil dug up from the …
As winter continues to linger, some of you may be taking the opportunity to prune the orchard, including the small fruits, while the plants are dormant. But before we tell you how to safely chop away at your blackberries, let's address the different …
What color is your garden soil? Does it make a difference? Yes! Some of the factors that alter the color of soil include: Aeration. Saturation. Mineral content. Degree of weathering. Presence of organic matter and humus. All of these …
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Vermicomposting is the process of creating compost with the aid of earthworms. While all composting relies on microbes to do much of the work, vermicomposting allows worms to come to their assistance. The worm starts the composting process by …
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 …
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Are you ready for fall? Spend a little time watching the birds, caring for the animals, and stocking the pantry. Invest in a dog owner's home …
Looking for the Scripture Passages of the Month? We have moved this feature to our free weekly country living update, On the Range. Along with five …
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One of the most famous horse breeds in the world is also one of the oldest. The Arabian probably ran wild in the Middle East for thousands of years. …
