This has led to debate about whether they can be recycled, but many are still composted. However, gardener Mike Armitage has told the BBC that the plastic contained in the soil could be washed into streams and rivers and ultimately out to sea. Unilever, the owners of the tea brand PG ...
High alkaline pH can kill composting action. Meat, fat, grease, oils, bones n/a Do not break down, can coat materials and “preserve” them, can attract pests. Nonbiodegradable materials Toxic materials Things that MAY be composted, but only with caution and skill ...
I know this may come across as slightly superior but it is not my intention. I just wish we could be more honest about what we really think. If we simply like growing veg or being off grid why can’t we simply say that without having to tell everyone else that they MUST do the sam...
Did reality measure up to my dreams? Despite my irrational hope to someday wake up looking like a VS model, yes. But I also learned something else. If there is no struggle, there is no progress. I finished myWhole30just in time to celebrate the 4th of July. With that came a week ...
Or, you can skip the bins and go straight to the beds. Unlike animal manures and woody debris, leaf litter doesn’t have to be composted before it can contribute tosoil health. Leaves make an excellent free mulch for flower and vegetable beds. Just rake leaves onto your planting beds, le...
Note: The contenders are Soil, Living Soil (composted), Coco Coir (soilless), Hydro (DWC – roots suspended in water) Fastest Growth: Hydro Coco Coir Soil Living Soil Best Smell/Taste Profile: Living Soil + CMH/LEC grow lights Everything Else Easiest Grow: Living Soil Coco Coir Soil Hydro...
Technology has removed the need for lifting and tossing in most cities, but being in physically peak condition is part of what it takes to be a garbage man in towns that don’t have automation. So what else do garbage men do? In some cases they are trained to look for suspicious...
the better equipped you will be to design with nature. My suggestion to anyone starting a garden project is to map what’s existing and then test your soil. There is a tendency to add compost to any and all soil. This can be a mistake, particularly when working with native plants...
and after it’s cooled, dispose of it in the garbage. You can also filter out food from leftover grease with a coffee filter or cheesecloth and save it in the fridge for later. Leftover bacon grease is great for seasoning things like green beans, fries, and almost anything else. ...
We only gave plain water from seed to harvest. Nature did everything else! The“just add water” methodwith composted super soil is simple and produces great weed with almost no effort. However, unless you compost your own soil it costs significantly more than almost any other grow media for...