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growing comfrey

Growing Comfrey

…matter as well. According to researchers in British Columbia, the NPK rating of dried comfrey leaves is 1.8-0.5-5.3. For comparison, the NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) rating for kelp meal (another…

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growing spinach

Growing Spinach

…the summertime, bolt-resistant varieties like ‘Tyee‘, ‘Bloomsdale Long Standing‘ or ‘Space‘ will last the longest, especially if planted in the partial shade. For extra success during germination, be sure to plant these…

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composting bin

Start A Composting Bin

…from treated wood Shop Supplements for Your Garden [products limit=”4″ columns=”4″ orderby=”popularity” skus=”KB100, JWA100, IFF999, AFP999″] Tips for Starting a Basic Compost Pile Starting a successful compost pile comes down…

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Growing Potatoes

…2 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.; 90-100 pounds per acre Phosphorus: 1 pound per 1,000 sq. ft.; 40-50 pounds per acre Potassium: 3.5 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.; 150-170 pounds…

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Growing Sweet Potatoes

…wide variety of health benefits “Centennial” – Orange-color; Widely-grown; Good storage life; Good producer in Northern Climates “Bunch Puerto Rico” – Copper-color; Very flavorful; Excellent for limited spaces “Oriental” (also…

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Hugelkultur

What is Hugelkultur?

…more time than a traditional compost pile. Depending on your desired compost size, you’ll want a suitable area to fit your compost mound into. Without being too detailed, here is…

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enrich your soil

Guide to Organic Soil Enrichment and Reamendment

…“boosters” to be a valuable or ethical investment. Instead, the best way to cultivate ideal soil is through utilizing a combination of organic, permaculture-inspired methods, which include composting, mulching, encouraging…

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Composting With Bokashi

…can be found here. In most cases, it’s better to buy the bokashi fermenting mix (from us here!) rather than making it yourself. For those who are truly ambitious, the…

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