Composting can feel like cheating it requires so little effort. Composting has many variations depending upon the scale needed and space available. It is a great way to reduce the amount of household waste and to create fertilizer and great additives for your soil. A compost system can be as simple as a pile leaves or can be easily constructed at home. For those of us that would rather purchase a composting setup, here are my recommendations for the following categories: Read more »
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These recent super snowy days have led my imagination to the prospects of spring and the possibilities for setting up a spring garden. Aside from the gardening options, I’m excited about the possibility of creating a hospitable backyard habitat for some wilder critters for everyone’s benefit.
First, I intend to order a mason bee house and some mason bees. Mason bees aren’t colonial like European honey bees and they don’t sting unless actively provoked. Since they’re solitary, mason bees do not build hives. Instead, females lay eggs within a mason bee house and the new adults hatch from their cocoons the following spring. These bees are excellent pollinators, so your garden flowers will be pleased. And if all that isn’t enough to get you onto the mason bee bandwagon – mason bee houses make for a unique, attractive addition to any garden. They’re natural conversation starter, and with lots of funky designs on the market, you’ll be sure to find one that suits your style and budget. Read more »
The science of growing plants strictly in water is anything but a new concept. Several cultures throughout history have grown plants in water as an alternative to conventional agriculture. So what’s all the hype about hydroponics?
As development continues to encroach on arable, high quality farming land with housing and infrastructure, our ability to increase our current food stocks with ever growing populations is beginning to dwindle. Many would say a food crisis is just around the corner. Throw the uncertainty of climate change into the mix and it’s evident that a solution is needed. In comes hydroponics to save the day. Read more »
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