Soil-Building, Compost, and Nutrients

Soil had to come from somewhere originally, but the question is where? Let's talk about the first soils on Earth...

Learn how to make compost tea for your garden in this comprehensive guide. Discover the secrets of bubbling up a potent elixir.

Discover why the best soil can only be grown at home and how it will result in healthier plants. Say goodbye to expensive soil forever.

We're looking at methods for improving soil quality, as well as the different time scales over which it can happen

Your guide to building soil organically in your garden, and improving its quality over time.

Cover crops are grown specifically to improve soil health. Cover crops help to protect and enrich the soil in a number of ways...

If you've heard about no-till gardening or 'no-dig' and are wondering what the hype is about, this is for you.

Want to learn how to start a regenerative garden? This one's for you. We'll look at all the regenerative techniques and how to get started.

Your guide to undercrop shorter covers underneath taller main crops. In a regenerative context, this often means low-growing cover crops..

We're talking all things soil blocking here! We'll delve into the pros and cons of this efficient way to start seedlings and reduce waste.

If you've ever asked yourself: why should I plant cover crops? You're not alone! Cover crops can be confusing, but we break it all down here

Let's look at how to compost carboard, so you can recycle this free and abundant resource for use in your garden.

Composting IS gardening. If you know how to make incredible compost, plants will (almost) grow themselves!

Let's talk about how plant cuttings can survive in just water, how long they can do that, and dive into the science behind it.

Compost and soil are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two very different things. While they are...

Looking to get into cover crops but aren't sure which ones? We'll discuss how to determine the best cover crops for you.

Just as there are a wide variety of decomposing mulches to cover and protect your soil, so too are there numerous living mulches to grow.

Oats can be a cornerstone for your winter cover and soil-building. If you're curious about using oats as a winter cover in Tucson...

Before it has fully transformed into something soil-like. While compost is not typically used before it's done, unfinished compost does...

We're looking at a variety of covers, and some best methods for terminating cover crops.

So you've got your hands on some mushroom block compost and want to know how to use it in the garden? We've got you.

Want to learn more about the soil texture triangle and gain a better understanding of your soil composition? This guide is for you.

In this guide, we'll explore some key considerations for small space composting, and provide tips for success when space is limited

These soil conglomerates, along with and the pores that they contain define the overall structure of our soil.

What exactly is soil organic matter content (SOM), and why is it so important for gardeners to understand? Let's talk about it.

Gardeners looking to make their own calcium + magnesium mix can grab the organic calmag recipe for plants here.

You may have heard that certain nutrients are mobile in plants, while others are not. We'll look at what this means...

We'll cover the primary macronutrients and micronutrients required by plants to grow healthy, and common amendments which contain them.

Want to learn about the components of soil and understand what exactly dirt is comprised of? Read all about soil components here.

Regenerative agriculture revolves around the idea that we should build and improve soil quality over time, by giving more than we take.

Looking for instructions on how to sterilize soil? You found 'em! Let's talk about the whole process of renewing your soil.

Hügelkultur is a German technique used by gardeners and farmers which involves filling plots, mounds, or raised beds primarily with wood...

Did you know that soil is naturally hydrophobic? That's right, once soil dries out it it can become difficult to rehydrate.

If you're getting into hügelkultur, you'll want to avoid these common hügelkultur mistakes to ensure success in your garden.

Curious about leaf mould? We'll cover what it is, why you should make some, and how to do it here!

How to cure my compost: Composting is a fantastic way to turn food scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden

Knowing your soil is crucial for being able to work with it and give it what it needs. It all begins with garden soil analysis.

Fermented Plant Juice and Fermented Fruit Juice are both concepts derived from the Korean Natural Farming (KNF) method.

Curious about what compost ratio to use for seedlings, and whether too much compost can hurt your plants? Here's the scoop...

There are a few means of controlling compost bioactivity. You can utilize adjustments to moisture level, aeration, and additions all...

Best cover crops for Tucson are and the timing for each, a rough seasonal guide for what cover crops to plant during each season in Tucson.

Looking for the best composting methods for the Arizona desert? Composting is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact

We'll look at what alkaline dirt is, how to identify it, work with these difficult soils, and how to correct basic soil so you can grow.