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Tag Archives: Soil

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

Black Gold Organic Potting Soil

Black Gold Organic Potting Soil

For whatever reason, finding quality potting soil is very difficult anymore. Several years of use of this brand have yielded satisfactory results.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 13, 2019July 21, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Plant Health, Soil, Supplies

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

Twelve books to stretch your paradigm and inspire you for a new year of country living.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 7, 2019July 21, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Books, Composting, Food, Insect Pests, Pastures, Reading Challenges, Soil, Stewardship

Garden Soil Colors and What They Mean

Garden Soil Colors and What They Mean

Soil color can be a useful tool for evaluating a garden site. If you have dark brown or black soil, great! However, other colors will work with care.

Posted byhsotrNovember 26, 2018November 2, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship

What is Vermicompost?

What is Vermicompost?

Vermicomposting is the process of creating compost with earthworms. Finished vermicompost looks like quality soil but is rich in microbes.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 24, 2018Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship

C:N Ratios of Common Organic Materials

C:N Ratios of Common Organic Materials

Attention to the C:N ratio of your compost pile can keep it working smoothly and quickly. And it may be useful for troubleshooting!

Posted byhsotrAugust 27, 2018June 21, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Nutrition, Plant Health, Soil

What is Permaculture?

What is Permaculture?

Just the basics on this comprehensive approach to sustainable living.

Posted byhsotrAugust 22, 2018June 22, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Field Crops, Fruit, Livestock, Nuts, Planning, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

11 Applications for an Agricultural Interest Besides Farming

11 Applications for an Agricultural Interest Besides Farming

Running a farm or ranch is not the only way to cash in on your agricultural interest.

Posted byhsotrAugust 13, 2018July 21, 2021Posted inThe BusinessTags:Animal Health, Enterprises, Financial, History, Nature, Soil, Stewardship, Weather

Pros and Cons of No-Dig Gardening

Pros and Cons of No-Dig Gardening

Tired of tilling? It’s time to throw in the trowel and let soil microorganisms do the work.

Posted byhsotrAugust 6, 2018January 7, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Plant Health, Small-Scale Farming, Soil, Stewardship

Sand Dropseed

Sand Dropseed

This unique seed-throwing grass plays an important role in rebuilding damaged shortgrass prairie.

Posted byhsotrJuly 25, 2018July 21, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Native Americans, Nature, Pastures, Soil, Stewardship

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