PDF Version Vermicompost is the result of worms and other micro and macro organisms digesting organic matter. As worms eat organic matter, they leave behind worm castings. Yes, we mean worm poop! This is the product of vermicomposting - castings are full of nutrients and microorganisms. If this all gives you the heebie-jeebies, that’s [...]
PDF Version Have you ever noticed that natural ecosystems like forests thrive without any added fertilizers? No one has to empty out all the waste from a forest in a green bin, either. These two traits are intimately linked, and they offer a profound lesson for your home landscape or garden. Waste doesn’t really [...]
PDF Version You may have learned about the carbon cycle in school, but if you want a quick refresher, check out this resource. Sequestration is the part of the cycle in which plants store carbon atoms in their biomass and in the ground. Sequestration is a big buzzword lately. That’s because it’s super important! [...]
PDF Version Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy ecosystem, whether that be your backyard garden or a redwood forest. In some ways, gardening is more about farming soil than it is farming plants. So how can you know how healthy your soil is? One option is to have your soil tested in [...]
This resource is a part of our Be the Change campaign, to Grow a Garden. Step 1: Determine placement of pot. Most fruits and vegetables need 8 hours of sunlight to thrive. Step 2: Assess how your pot will drain. It is essential that your pot has either drainage [...]
