Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden! An essential component of regenerative-organic and permaculture practices, mulch prevents erosion and helps maintain soil temperature and moisture levels. It also releases nutrients into the ground as it decomposes and prevents weeds from taking over the garden bed. You don’t have to … Read more
As the cooler nights set in, the blooms and foliage on many of our annuals and perennials are beginning to fade. It’s time to get out into the garden and tidy things up as the growing season winds down. An easy and effective way to accomplish this task is the chop-and-drop method, which serves as … Read more
The Basics: What is Guano? Bats live in large colonies, sharing the same cave from generation to generation. As a result, masses of excrement build up within the bat roost cave, eventually breaking down into rich compost. The result is a substance we call guano. Bat guano is an organic plant superfood that encourages prolific … Read more
As if December isn’t busy enough, here’s another special event worth celebrating! World Soil Day happens every year on December 5th, and we think it deserves some attention on your calendar. It’s not only about earthworms; World Soil Day strives to teach the young and old about building healthy, living soils to help sustain people … Read more
Garden Culture’s Jennifer Cole chats with children’s book author and soil expert Lewis Fausak in honor of World Soil Day, which takes place annually on December 5th. Lewis Fausak is passionate about soil; he studies it as an applied biology education and research technician in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University … Read more
Some of the most nutrient-dense and potent organic fertilizers and biostimulants come from oceanic sources. Let’s look at some popular ones, what they offer the garden, and how to use them effectively to supercharge our plants. Kelp Meal And Kelp Extract Sometimes referred to as seaweed meal, this ingredient isn’t super high in NPK levels. … Read more
I am currently trying to purge my life of plastic. It was discouraging to see all the plastic containers and trays I use to start my seeds indoors to get a head start on the growing season. I began looking for plastic alternatives and stumbled upon soil blocks. All you need is a tray of … Read more
Dear Santa, It’s been quite the year for the garden. There was heat, torrential rain, drought, and smoke from wildfires. Climatologists said it was all enhanced by a warming atmosphere and planet, and we all need to do more to keep our world cool. I hope I made the nice list this year because I … Read more
Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? We only ask because December 19th is ‘Look for an Evergreen Day,’ which means you’re right on time if you’re only getting around to finding your tree now. So what will it be? A classic spruce, pine, or fir tree? Or will you be decorating something unique for … Read more
CSA box subscriptions are a great way to support local growers and provide your family with fresh seasonal produce from spring to fall. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for a CSA because they tend to sell out fast! What is a CSA subscription? Before the growing season starts (between December and March), … Read more