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Articles related to "Humus"
Humus: An Organic Solar Battery Although the word humus is Latin for soil, humus is not soil in the strict sense. It is partially decomposed organic matter. humus • giant organic solar battery • photosynthesis • micro-organisms • macro-organisms
Humus-rich Food for the Soul: Karen Sedaitis' Soul Dark Soil Sedaitis' work gets under the reader's skin; goes deeper than the details of her stories, and even when she is describing something ugly, like dismemberment, rot, abduction, physical, or emotional destruction, there is a kind of detached beauty in the writing, coming from something more eternal than the pain. australian • fiction • parenting • feminist
What is Humus? Known as Black Gold to farmers. humus • micro-organisms • macro-organisms • mineral • organic materials
COMPOST! The Quick and Dirty Net Trip to Humus Compost is hot stuff! Get some for your garden now!!! compost • composting • humus • microbes • pile
Winter Gardener's Blues? Not a Chance! Winter doesn't have to be a dull, dead time of year for organic gardeners. In fact, some of the tasks you do now can help immensely with the condition of your garden come springtime. organic • gardening • leaves • compost • humus
Amendments to the Organic Soil Constitution Are your plants ready for bed? Are your beds ready to be planted? This is the perfect time of year for amending the soil with organic matter. organic gardening • soil • amendments • non-toxic • natural
Composting for A Desert Garden Yard waste makes up as high as 30 percent of the solid waste of most municipalities in North America. Food waste makes up another nine percent. Composting uses this mater compost • composting • desert gardens • desert garden • microbial
Easy Compost Making Making good compost is an art and a science but by following some straight-forward suggestions, it becomes a simple process to make organic garden fertilizer at home. compost • humus • c/n ratio • ferilizer • home made
Guide to Good Soil for Your Garden Dig into good soil for your garden with this primer on grading and improving your soil. Learn how to determine your soil type and learn remedies for improving the quality of your garden soil. soil • testing • ph test • alkaline • acidic
How to Plant Desert Trees: Pt I There are no tricks or secrets to planting desert-adaptec trees and shrubs, but there are special situations you'll want to deal with. desert-adapted trees • desert-adapted shrubs • evergreen • deciduous • herbaceous
Organic Matter in Your Desert Soil Most desert soils contain less than one percent organic matter. Good gardening soils need three to four percent. organic • organic material • organic matter • desert gardens • humus
Organics Reducing Climate Change Organic farming lessens the effects of climate change. Urs Niggli of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) calls for increased support. organic farms • bfa.fibl • climate change • sustainable farming • compost
What are Micro-Organisms? There are billions, perhaps hundreds of billions of micro-organisms in a single handful of soil. mirco-organism • micro-organisms • breakdown • nutrients • gardening
Grow an Easy Vegetable Garden Growing your own fresh delicious vegetables doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here are some tips for starting small but yielding big as a novice gardener. grow easy vegetable garden • grow easy garden plot • planting easy garden • simple gardening tips • preparing garden soil
How to Assess and Correct Soil pH Many times Hydroponic gardeners have results that seem extraordinary; but, with proper attention to detail, these same results can be had by soil based gardeners as well. humus soil • soil horizon • soil profile • lime soil • growing gardens
Alternative Calcium Sources Can you obtain calcium from foods other than dairy products? There are many other sources and you can get your daily intake from fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables. calcium alternatives • non dairy calcium choices • calcium from food • daily intake • vegetarian
Colors and Texture in Desert Soils You can have your soil tested, but there are a lot of properties that you can observe and correct yourself. Read about it here. soil properties • texture • organic matter • loam • clay
Dirt or Soil? <i>Soil</i> and <i>dirt</i>. Are they both dirty words? soil • dirt • gardener • digging
Thyme for a Xeric Lawn Thyme's ability to withstand drought, coupled with its spreading, low-growing habit, make it a good alternative to traditional turf in hot, dry areas. xeric lawn • drought tolerant lawn • thyme lawn • thyme turf • drought tolerant herb
Christmas In the Orchid Garden All about the orchids that have been nicknamed for Christmas. There is the "Christmas Bell," the "Christmas Flower," the "Christmas Lilly," the "Christmas Star," and two "Christmas Orchids!" christmas bell • christmas flower • christmas lilly • christmas star • christmas orchids
DROUGHT OF 1999 and a BANNER Hot Pepper Crop! Helpful tips and information for not just surviving the drought but thriving in it. drought • pepper plants • hot peppers • watering • garden
Mulch: More than Meets the Eye Mulch is magic! The potential benefits (and dangers) of mulching. mulch • mulches • benefits • problems
Heavenly Scent Winter scent in the garden is the theme of my article this month. They range from tiny evergreens, to quite lare shrubs. winter • colour • scent • shrubs • evergreens
Soil Testing, Part 1 How can soil testing help an organic gardener? It's not a straight forward proposition, but if you are having problems, testing can help you help your soil. soil testing • organic gardening • ph • cation exchange capacity • soil texture
Amazing Irises for the Home Garden Irises come in an astonishing variety of types, The curious gardener may want to experiment with some of these. amazing irises • home garden • variety • curious gardener • i. ensata
Home Made Houmous or Hummus Houmous is a delicious vegetarian spread based on chickpeas. It can be expensive to buy ready made, but is easy and cheap to make yourself with this easy recipe. home made houmous • home made hummus • how to make houmous • how to make hummus • tahini and chickpeas
Mommy Dearest (1981) Mommy Dearest was beaten black and blue on its original release back in the early 80's, so why is it such a fabulous film? classic films • christina crawford • joan crawford • camp classic • faye dunaway
November Desert Gardening Chores No matter if your garden is high plains (above 4,000 ft.) or low desert; there are some chores you need to do for November. trees in the low desert • trees in the high desert • grasses in the low desert • grasses in the high desert • flowers
Annual Plants for the New Year See the best of the new annual plants available to home gardeners in 2008. New colors, healthier plants and interesting flower forms can all be found. new plant introductions • new annuals • annual plants • elephant ear • draecena palm
Brown Thumb Gardener Mistakes Gardeners can turn brown thumbs into green thumbs by avoiding some common oversights, missteps, and costly failures in the organic lawn and garden. dead plants • garden mistakes • green thumb • brown thumb • garden tips
Building A Compost Pile Take into account time requirements, space available and your budget. compost • composting • compost pile • barrel composter • three-bin composter
Herbal Tea Garden Design Learn how to design an herbal tea garden using herbs such as mint, lemon balm and chamomile that is not only practical but also a fun place to entertain. using tea as a garden theme • herb garden designs • herbal garden • herb gardens • garden designs for a fragrant herbs
Make Compost Without a Bin Compost is a vital element in the organic garden, so you mustn't let the absence of a bin stop you from harvesting black gold. compost pile • compost bin • cheap compost bin • easy composting • simple composting
Mole Control in the Organic Garden Next to deer, moles probably incense organic gardeners more than any other lawn and garden pest. Learn how to control moles without harmful chemicals. mole pest control • organic mole control • mole eradication • mole extermination • mole repellent
Organic Carrots Growing Tips Growing carrots without pesticides and chemicals is reasonably uncomplicated. Here's how to grow carrots using organic methods. how to grow carrots • growing organic carrots • organic carrot • organic garden • root vegetables
Organic Garden Compost Great changes take place within a compost pile so that it becomes greater than the sum of its parts - there are more usable nitrates than in the original material. "Good compost • compost methods • compost making • bachteria • microorganisms
Otter Volunteer Project in Brazil The shy but charming river otter is listed as an endangered species in Brazil. Volunteers can help with their time and donation as well as enjoy the pristine beaches. brazil otter volunteer project • volunteer brazil • volunteer south america • conservation volunteering brazil • eco-volunteering brazil
Party Wraps Quick, easy, and amazingly versatile, the flour tortilla makes for a tasty and trusty party favorite. tortilla wraps • easy wraps • party food • easy party food • finger food
Pea Dip with Sun Dried Tomatoes Frozen peas are pureed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, walnuts and basil in this recipe that is part vegetable dip and part pesto. pea recipes • peas • frozen peas • dips • vegetable dips
Peanuts Are Exotic Plants Peanuts, famous for being grown in the south, can be a star of your garden even if you live in a cool climate. For those in zone 8B to 11, there is a perennial variety. peanuts • growing vegetables • exotic plants • vegetable gardening • how to grow peanuts
Plant Avocado from Seed Simple instructions for planting avocado from seed. While it's easy to plant an avocado tree, it'll be a decade before it bears avocadoes! Links to avocado recipes too. plant avocado • vegetable gardens • fruit tree • orchard • avocado
Planting Wildflowers in Fall There are some desert wildflowers that you can not only collect seeds from now, but you can also plant now. wildflowers • achillea • hemerocallis • penstemon • plant seeds in fall
Recycling in the Organic Garden Recycle your household waste into useful items for the organic garden. organic gardening • garden ideas • recycling aluminum foil • recycling dishes • rain barrels
Tasty Tostadas Loved for its delightfully light but hearty crunchy texture, the tostada is a reliable quick dinner fix that can be made any way you like it. tostada • tortilla • tasty • trusty • lunch
The “Naturland” Trade Association of Wines A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes. organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
The “Naturland” Trade Association of Wines A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes. organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen Donna Klein delivers over 300 "meat-free, egg-free, dairy-free dishes from the healthiest region under the sun," with vegan Italian recipes and so much more. mediterranean vegan kitchen • donna klein • vegan cookbooks • vegan cookbook reviews • vegan recipes |
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