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Make a Compost Bin from an Old Storage Tub : Planet Green
From Planet Green, a simple DIY project to make a composting bin from an old storage bin. Be sure it’s at least 3 cu. ft so that it’ll heat up properly. You’ll also have to turn the pile once a week. You can incorporate worms the easy way by cutting out the bottom and letting… »
Quick Fall Cleanup Hacks
The nights are getting cooler, I’m sneezing a bit with the onset of the furnace kicking in again. One concern I’ve heard of from quite a few people is that they’re composting potentially diseased plant materials into their next years garden. I have a couple of hacks for this. The first Quick Hack while you’re… »
More on Dynamic Accumulators: green cover crops
“… Green Manures-An Investment in Your Soil’s Fertility There are many times during the season, and at different stages of plant growth, when you can till under a cover crop. Each time has virtues and drawbacks, and choosing a time is much like picking a savings plan. You can invest wisely or squander your capital, but… »
“Dynamic Accummulators” aka Weeds: how to use them
“Several links to many weeds for use in compost, as companion plants(!), as cover crops, and more. “… Mentioned are the more obscure sulfur accumulators: “…Calamus, Caragreen, Coltsfoot, Eyebright, Fennel, Garlic, Meadowsweet, Mullien, Mustards, Nettle, Plantain, Complete article after the… »
Time saving
"Your Food4Wealth garden is basically a natural habitat that is made up of edible plants, and you can create one more easily than you realize. As a matter of fact, it's far easier than creating a traditional vegetable garden. You won't have to dig, and you won't have to heave heavy loads. It will only take a few hours and many of the materials you require can be gathered for free. ..."Read more...