by Environmental News | Jun 25, 2017 | Be Organic
Source: Glasgow Daily Times Home gardeners look forward to that first ripe tomato or ear of corn they pick from their carefully tended gardens. But after some vigorous gardening on a hot, humid day, you may wonder if it is all worth it. Dr. John Strang, University of...
by Environmental News | Jun 17, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Rhonda Brooks / Source: AgProfessional Photo by Crop-Tech Consulting If you’re pulling nitrate samples in corn where N was put on in banded applications, using a board with holes pre-drilled in it can speed up the sampling process. The board...
by Environmental News | May 14, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Dan Gill / Source: NOLA.com Watering can (NOLA.com|The Times-Picyaune archive) This week’s gardening tips: During dry weather don’t forget to occasionally water your compost pile. Dry organic matter will not break down. It’s helpful...
by Environmental News | May 13, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: South Jersey Times Guest Columnist / Source: NJ.com By Lorraine Kiefer Have you ever sung or hummed “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme” make popular by Simon and Garfunkel? Well, this old favorite comes to mind when I touch and smell the...
by Environmental News | May 13, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Sean Mitzel / Source: Mother Earth News On the surface it makes sense that hugelkulture would provide many benefits including: increased microbial activity, low maintenance, decreased water requirements, increased planting surface area, nutrient...
