Soil Composition
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A Homemade Vegan Version of Natural & Organic Fertilizer
Featured Photo : Photo: Corn, Beans, Squash, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Amaranth and Gardener Last year I worked a couple of gardens…
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Don’t waste your dog’s poo – compost it
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with 38% of Australian households owning dogs.…
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Understanding Biological Farming: A simplified understanding of ‘compost tea’ a plant and soil probiotic
In ideal soil ecosystems, we would have dramatically different soil and certainly a dramatically different level of ‘made made’ toxins.…
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Terra Preta in the Amazon
Most people believe that the Amazon Rainforest is nothing but a virgin paradise of untouched wilderness. Recent studies have shown,…
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Biochar-Mineral Complex and Compost Influences Soil Bacteria and Quality
Biochar is a carbon rich substance produced from pyrolysis-a process involving thermal degradation of biomass (such as manure, leaves, wood)…
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Biochar, A Brief History
Biochar, while boasting an ancient history, is actually just gaining popularity among many circles today. While it’s believed that ancient…
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Soil Compaction I: An Introduction
Soil compaction occurs when the amount of open spaces between soil particles (referred to as porosity) is reduced, and soils…
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The Soils Cation Exchange Capacity and its Effect on Soil Fertility
Cation exchange capacity. Soil nutrients exist as positively charged or negatively charged ions when dissolved. The positively charged ions are…
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Peat Soils
Peat soils are formed from partially decomposed plant material under anaerobic water saturated conditions. They are found in peatlands (also…
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Soil Formation
Soil is formed through the process of rock weathering. Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles when in…
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A Guide to Simple Worm Farming Techniques
Even novice gardeners are aware of worms as a driving force in the garden, and this is especially so for…
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Save our Soils
All terrestrial life depends on soil, directly or indirectly. Although our understanding of topsoil has grown by leaps and bounds…
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