Earthworms, also known as Lumbricus terrestris or angleworms, can grow up to 14 inches. The common earthworm is something that all of us in North America are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to these “slimy, gooey” types of worms and learned to either … [Read more...]
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Compost vs Soil: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson Compost and soil are relatively similar to each other, and therefore it can sometimes be hard for people to distinguish between the two mediums. Adding a layer of compost or a layer of topsoil to your garden soil mix will help to add nutrients to depleted soils … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Hot, Cold, and Warm Composting?
by Matt Gibson Do you know the difference between hot, cold, and warm composting? Well, you are about to know a whole lot more about all three methods, and how you can use each to improve your garden’s soil, making it easier to grow healthy, happy plants each growing season. … [Read more...]
How to Amend Sandy Soil
by Matt Gibson If you’ve ever gardened in sandy soil, you’ve probably already discovered that raising a garden of thriving plants in dry, fine sand can be quite a challenge. The trick is to address the problem at the source, treating your sandy soil to make it more hospitable … [Read more...]
Vermicomposting: How to Start Worm Farming
by Matt Gibson Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a great way to recycle your kitchen trash while creating a microorganism-friendly and nutrient-rich soil for your garden that is almost completely made up of worm castings. Not only will you be making your garden more … [Read more...]
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