Composting an excellent tool to introduce STEM, patience and gardening to children. Here is how I make composting understandable for kids.
If you suspect you've purchased contaminated soil, you'll want to know these tips for soil remediation and how to fix your soil.
See how to make a used potting soil compost pile this fall - and recharge your old potting soil to use again next year!
Let's get real for a second: composting leaves is one of the smartest things you can do for your garden. It's a great way to mulch, fertilize, and
Have your kids ever asked you where soil comes from? This free soil learning activity will explore facts about soil and answer those questions.
Building a compost bin of your own is quite easy and will make your gardening journey that much better with nutrient rich soil free of cost too!
It's a dirty job but teaching Soils in the Environment is a fun & engaging science unit filled with activities your students will love.
Gardening doesn't have to be expensive. Improve your garden soil with these 8 amendments that are totally free and have your best garden yet!
Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, but compost bins are expensive. Here is how to make a $10 compost bin in minutes.
Soil amendment is an important process for good plant health. One of the most common and easiest amendments is compost. Combining soil and compost has a number of benefits. Plus, you can make your own
See how to rejuvenate and recharge your raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life to grow better than ever next year!
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 for your flowers, vegetables, and herbs. […]
Learn how to make the best garden soil for growing vegetables, and why soil healthy and quality is so important for your backyard garden.
Trying to find out what can be composted? This list of things you can easily compost is a must-read guide! Included in this list are things you should use caution with when composting as well as things you should not compost. We've talked about how to reduce food waste at home, but I know that
Composting reduces trash output and provides an excellent soil amendment for gardens. The benefits are large, but not everything belongs in your compost.
Learn how to refresh the soil in raised beds for the next time you plant, fast and simple! In this video, you will also find a complete guide to explain what NPK fertilizers are and how you can use...
The best DIY soil mix recipe has been a long time in the making. This DIY soil mix isn't just something I threw together on a whim and hoped it worked
Cooked potatoes such as mashed potato, potato skins, and potato peel are safe to compost. Don’t throw away your potato peelings. Potato skin has many nutrients to add to compost to enrich the soil. Put potato peel in your composter for more nutrient-dense fertilizer. #compost #potato #peels
Deciding where to locate a compost pile can affect how quickly its contents break down. Here's how to choose a good spot.
The best DIY soil mix recipe has been a long time in the making. This DIY soil mix isn't just something I threw together on a whim and hoped it worked
Bread is a staple food that we all enjoy. And since it is easy to prepare, it means that it also can go bad very quickly. And most people tend to throw bread
One of the great things about the cool-weather months is that the opportunities to layer multiply. Giving us a lot more chances to play with prints, patterns and color. Smooth and lightweight, our Cotton/Modal Turtleneck fits right in, especially with the extra, ultra-softening new wash we've introduced.Derived from wood pulp, TENCEL™ modal fibers are certified biodegradable and compostable under industrial, home, soil and marine conditions. TENCEL™ is a trademark of Lenzing AG.Soft blend of cotton and rayon-modal Lightweight, so it’s perfect for layering Self-fabric neck never feels too snug Skimming fit: not quite as tight as our slim fit tops, but tighter than our straight and relaxed fit tops Falls to mid hip 56% cotton, 38% rayon, 6% spandex. Machine wash. Imported TENCEL™ Modal fiber is certified biodegradable in all natural environments Item #10510508
See how to make great compost by avoiding 4 of the most common composting mistakes. Make better compost faster this year!
NOTE: This article on amending terrible soil has been updated. It was first written when we lived in hot, arid climate with sandy, rocky soil, so parts will reflect this. We have since moved to N. Idaho, where the soil is wet clay—-completely different. BUT the concepts are pretty much the same for
Ever wondered where to place your compost bin to get the best results? Choosing the right spot makes all the difference in how fast your compost breaks down, and if it even works at all. Check out all of our tips for success. #GreenLiving #GardenTips #SustainableLiving #Composting101 #homesteading
Making compost is one of the most crucial jobs in an organic garden. But which method you choose to use can be important. There are a range of different ways to compost in your garden.
Watch them wiggle, see them squirm! Whether it’s a companion to literacy, numeracy or understanding the world projects, or a fabulous addition to your outdoor provision, this clever transparent worm farm allows children to watch worms make trails and patterns in the soil. H80cm x L70cm. Treat regularly for prolonged life. Self-assembly.
If you're wondering how to compost, you're in good company. It can be really confusing when you're new to gardening, composting, and other homestead-y ventures. My first compost pile was pretty basic and had no
Compost is also known as black gold due to its value in the garden. It is commonly known that compost can be used as a soil conditioner by being dug into the soil. Compost adds valuable nutrients and microbes to the soil but can only be dug in as finished compost, or that which is fully broken down.
The boggiest part of a garden, where water drains at markedly slow rates, can be a sore spot for even the most experienced of horticulturists. Waterlogged
Learn the different ways your backyard flock can help you manage waste by implementing one of these methods of composting with chickens. Let's face it, chickens make a ton of poop! When we were raising chickens in the city, we were constantly asked, "What do you do with all the poop? Throw it in the
Learning how to make DIY soil mix can be useful especially for plant owners with many plants. If you have just one or two plants, you can make do with..
From choosing the tumbler to turning, these are the most effective composting tumbler tips for quick, odorless, and nutrient-rich soil.
Engage students in hands-on learning about soil layers! In this activity, M&M's represent the bedrock (bottom) layer of soil, chocolate pudding represents the subsoil (middle) layer of soil, and crushed Oreos represent the topsoil. Gummy worms are an added bonus! This project is simple, easy and fun to complete! Resource includes recipe with student directions and two options for a simple recording sheet to accompany the activity. If you would like more resources related to soil layers, check out my other Soil Layers Resource. Enjoy! TERMS OF USE - © VA SOL Superstars This item is a paid digital download from my TpT store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Va-Sol-Superstars As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me if you wish to be granted special permissions!
Learning how to make compost doesn't have to be intimidating, or take a lot of effort. With a few basic steps, you can make amazing compost.
Creating your own potting soil make you self-sufficient and saves you money. We show you how easy it is to create quality, nutritious, healthy potting soil.
by Matt Gibson Bokashi is a composting method that is new to most Western gardeners. The compost is cheap to start and easy to maintain. The word Bokashi means “fermented organic matter,” and that is exactly what the process of Bokashi composting creates. It’s also the name of the ingredient used to get the compost […]
Discover composting palm fronds with our Australian gardening guide. Learn effective ways to recycle and enrich your garden's soil health.
Come learn how to make a DIY worm compost bin, along with general vermicomposting tips like how to maintain and feed your worm farm.
Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.
With so many bins, methods, and theories, composting can seem like complex mysticism. What do you add, what shouldn’t you add, and how do you make your compost like that rich, quality stuff you can buy at the garden store? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey demystifies the composting process using reliable science and layman’s terms.
