Q&A – Is It Safe to Use Compost from a Municipal Compost Facility?
I got A LOT of compost from our local facility when I started and I used it without testing it. That was a huge mistake!
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Turn Your Kitchen Scraps and Waste into Plant Gold by Composting!
Making your own compost is a great way to reuse and recycle a lot of the waste from your kitchen and garden. It’s good for both the environment and your plants!
? Kids Playing & Composting Autumn Leaves! ?
Composting leaves is an easy way to add nutrient rich material into your compost bin! Watch as Dale and the kids add in leaves to our compost bins and turn the compost.
How We Turn Plant Scraps, Rabbit Poop, and Worm Castings into Plant Gold with Our Backyard Compost Bin
This video talks about the benefits of using your own compost and how easy it is to do it right in your own backyard! We talk about our compost bin, growing comfrey, rabbit manure, worm castings, and horse manure.
How We Use Our Compost Tumbler to Make Potting Soil Mix!
These compost tumblers haven’t been very useful for making compost, but they’re great for making soil mix! Watch this short video to learn how we made your own potting mix for our oregano plant!
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Testing Compost for Herbicide
Most of our tomatoes and many of our beans were severely damaged from herbicide poisoning last year. I used horse manure from horses that had eaten from fields sprayed with aminopyralid, a broad leaf herbicide that passes right through the horse and can stay in their manure for up to 3 years. I learned my lesson last year and this year I tested my compost first. See how I tested it and the results of […]
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide for Warm Weather Plants
As the warmer months approach, it’s time to shift your gardening focus to warm weather plants. These sun-loving varieties bring life and color to your garden, providing delicious produce and vibrant blooms throughout the hottest days. This guide offers detailed instructions for starting and nurturing a variety of warm-weather crops available from Park Seed, ensuring your garden remains lush and productive as temperatures rise.
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide for Cool Weather Plants
As the seasons change, so does the garden. Cool weather crops offer the opportunity to extend the growing season and enjoy fresh produce beyond the typical summer months. This guide provides detailed instructions for starting and caring for a variety of cool-weather crops available from Park Seed, ensuring your garden thrives even as temperatures drop.
Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential in February: Essential Tips and Tools
As winter’s chill starts to fade, February marks a critical juncture for those with a passion for gardening, filled with preparation and planning for the planting season ahead. Whether you’re in a cooler climate counting down to the first signs of spring or in an area with milder temperatures that accommodate early planting, this month presents an excellent opportunity to lay the foundation for a successful garden. From initiating seedlings indoors to getting the soil ready, let’s delve into the essential tasks for February and learn how the Seed to Spoon app can become your essential guide in this preparatory stage.
February in The Garden: The Seeds You Should Be Starting Now!
As January’s frosty embrace begins to loosen in February, the gardening community is filled with excitement for the approaching season. Despite February’s lingering chill, it marks a pivotal period for both preparation and foresight. This time is rich with opportunity for all gardeners, whether you bring years of experience or are newly initiated into the joys of gardening, to lay the groundwork for a prosperous and rewarding year. Drawing on Carrie from Seed to Spoon’s expert advice, we’ll explore the crucial activities that should populate your February gardening agenda, setting the stage for a flourishing garden.