Modern agricultural practices have done an incredibly effective job at destroying the optimal functioning of the Soil Food Web. According to Dr. Elaine Ingham, an authority on the subject, “Our soil teems with a multitude of organisms which provide the necessary work for healthy plants to grow free from disease, pests and infertility. These interconnected […]
What to look for in compost depends on your soil and what you hope to grow. However there are common characteristics you should always look for to get a good sense of whether it will best suit your needs. I always use my hands, my eyes and my nose to get a quick read. It […]
Microbiology is just a fancy word for all those little critters like bacteria and fungi that turn organic materials such as straw and other plant material into compost. Let’s Do It Ourselves At first we bought compost from a local producer that made good quality compost. After our first purchase, like any successful farmer, we […]
Try our compost use calculator now to instantly calculate how much compost you need! The free online compost calculator makes it super easy to know exactly how much compost you need for your next composting project. Simply enter in the length and width of the area to be composted, the compost depth desired, and optionally […]
We often get asked how to apply compost and how much is needed for certain applications so we created a guide for you below. For Bedding Plants ⅛” to ⅜” Spread compost on the top soil and mix in, then water. House Plants ⅛” to ¼” Spread compost on top of the soil and water […]