Soil-Building, Compost, and Nutrients

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.

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

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

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

Curious if peat moss is hydrophobic, and how to rehydrate it? If your peat moss is not absorbing water, follow these instructions.

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.

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

All the ways that cover crops can be terminated, their efficacy in a variety of situations, and some best methods for specific cover crops.

What's so good about soil blocking anyway? We delve into the pros and cons of this efficient way to start seedlings and reduce waste.

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

How to build great soil - your guide for organically building the healthiest soil possible for gardening and commercial growing alike.

Curious about the peat moss controversy and why you should or should not garden with peat moss? Learn more about the problems with peat here

Here we'll discuss how to improve soil quality over time, and consider the time scale in which you're going to do it.

I've noticed that using too much compost in my seedling mix has a tendency to burn my seedlings, and cause various nutrient toxicities

Want to learn about composting cardboard? Composting is a great way to reduce waste and create rich soil for your garden or plants.

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

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.

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

Want to learn how to create a regenerative Tucson garden? This one's for you. it can be challenging to garden in such a hot, dry desert.

What's wrong with using Miracle-Gro in the garden? Miracle-Gro is a popular brand of synthetic fertilizer that has been used for decades...

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...

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

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

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

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

While tilling has been a standard practice in traditional gardening, it's important to understand the benefits of the no-till method.

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

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

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

Fortunately, there are many Miracle-Gro alternatives that can help us achieve the same results without harming the environment.

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

Fermented plant juice is a concept derived from the Korean Natural Farming (KNF) method developed by Master Han Kyu Cho.

In this guide, we will explore the key steps involved in composting in small spaces and provide tips for successful composting

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

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

Curious what to do about alkaline soil? We've got some advice and tricks for dealing with dirt that's too basic

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

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