And with temperature increases in warmer climates brought on by climate change, we’re seeing an increase in plant diseases. Certain crops yield lower in extreme heat as well.
Category: Gardening
Different Types of Compost
Commercial compost has both A and B grades that you can order. Grade A compost is sifted to a finer degree than Grade B compost. Grade A compost is also said to be free of seeds.
At Home Guide to Gardening
Rather than spraying conventional pesticide, neem oil can be a great natural alternative to conventional pesticides if you’re experiencing pests in your garden.
A Review of the New Netflix Documentary, “Kiss The Ground”
The documentary is all about the importance of soil, and more specifically, how we can take care of the soil, so the soil will take care of us.
Crops to Grow for Self Sufficiency
If you are purely trying to sustain yourself should the food supply chain collapse, Luke recommends high calorie, starchy crops like potatoes, carrots, and corn.
The Importance of Seed Biodiversity & Planting Onions For Seed Harvesting
MIgardener takes some of his onions and plants them loosely in soil. Eventually, they’ll take root and the green tops will grow to produce seed heads.