When it comes to using pallets in the garden, for firewood or construction, proceed with caution. Discarded shipping pallets, long used as construction material by gardeners and crafters. But regulations designed to prevent invasive pests from hitching a ride in … Verder lezen
Believe it or not, peak phosphorus is probably our biggest global emergency, but hardly anyone is talking about it. The problem Phosphorus is one of the most the important elements of life. It is a major component of RNA, DNA, … Verder lezen
Greywater can be defined as any domestic wastewater produced, excluding sewage. The main difference between greywater and sewage (or blackwater) is the organic loading. Sewage has a much larger organic loading compared to greywater. Some people also categorize kitchen wastewater … Verder lezen
Vegetable container gardening can bring joy and bounty. The simple pleasure of biting into a tomato still warm from the sun, picked and eaten on the spot, is almost unbeatable. You can grow just about any vegetable in a container … Verder lezen
Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through companion planting and attracting natural predators, sometimes it’s not enough and we need a targeted and limited application of … Verder lezen
An insect hotel is a man made structure created from natural materials, they can come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the specific purpose or specific insect it is catered to. Most consist of several different sections that provide … Verder lezen
Honey, that light, sweet nectar that brightens your tea, can also pack a major nutritional punch. Honey is chock full of antioxidants, could help fight seasonal allergies, and according to new research presented at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), … Verder lezen
There are several reasons that people are crazy about their cast iron pans and cast iron skillets. Besides being an ideal heat conductor, cast iron cookware heats evenly and consistently, it is relatively inexpensive and will last a lifetime (actually … Verder lezen
Turning the compost is something most people with a garden and a compost pile do, as many believe it is necessary for one reason or another. Turn, turn, turn, has become the mantra of composters worldwide. But is it really … Verder lezen
Gardening sustainably just makes sense in this fragile world of climate change and environmental damage. Actually doing it in your own backyard takes a little effort but more and more gardeners are finding that every step is worth it to create … Verder lezen