The importance of planting heirloom seeds is to stop plants from going extinct. There are many plants that have been a part of our heritage and cultures that are a very important part of many lives. Heirloom gardening is the only way to keep these plants alive. There are basically three different types of seeds. F1, bio-engineered and heirloom. F1 are first generation hybrid seeds that have been hand pollinated, often ... Read More

Do you want to start a compost pile but feel it's too much work? Or do you already have one and think that it is taking too long to produce a rich and healthy compost soil? Here are some tips that will help you to create richer compost faster! Amazon.com Widgets 1. Be sure to rotate the compost pile in order to get oxygen in the mix, which speeds up ... Read More

First of all, do not stress too much about what kind of garden composter to use. Remember that nature wants all your garden waste to break down into lovely garden compost, and she'll do her utmost to help no matter what kind of compost bin you use. Amazon.com Widgets The first point is to chose a garden compost bin which is the right size for you. If you produce huge amounts ... Read More

There are several different types of compost containers. Some are built simply with items on hand, while others can be quite fancy and complicated. The important thing to remember when considering any type of container or structure for your compost heap, is that the compost must be kept moist up to the very edges. Another important thing to remember is that it has to be easy for you to get ... Read More

Composting has been practiced by gardeners for centuries as a great way to not only get rid of garden and yard waste, but it's a very cost effective way to improve and enrich the soil in a garden or even an indoor container. Almost all gardeners value the "black gold" of compost as one of the best additives to the garden soil. Amazon.com Widgets But many gardeners, especially "indoor" gardeners, ... Read More

Composting is an ongoing natural process whereby living organisms such as fungi, bacteria insects and mould feed on and break down organic matter. As part of this process, these organisms effectively rearrange your organic waste so that it can be absorbed back into your garden. This process is facilitated through garden compost bins. Amazon.com Widgets There are many different types of garden compost bins and whichever type you have, you've ... Read More

When starting to compost, one must ask, which exactly is better the compost bin or the compost tumbler? Really, it all depends on who you ask and what their current lifestyle is like. For instance, does this person have the time to commit to their compost and garden? More importantly, do you? Whatever your answer will be may well dictate whether you'll go with purchasing a compost bin or tumbler. ... Read More

Building a compost bin is as easy or as complicated as you would like to make it. In fact the simplest bin is none at all. Just pile up organic matter and let it rot. If if sits for a couple of years it should be finished compost. A compost bin is just a means of making measuring a finished pile easier and keeping things neat and tidy. It also ... Read More

It is easy to learn how to make compost. It is just a natural process that when all is said and done needs very little intervention from you. Compost is one of nature's best mulches and soil amendments, and you can use it instead of commercial fertilizers. Best of all, compost is inexpensive. Amazon.com Widgets Making compost is all about creating the ideal environment for organisms to thrive in the ... Read More

Gardening has always taken a great part in human life, either as the need for body sustenance, or for spiritual uplifting. Growing plants makes the connection with nature stronger and is considered a mild therapy by many psychologists. Organic gardening in its specificity reinforces the strongest binds with Mother Nature, as it is a true to life way to grow vegetables and fruits, using only the materials provided by nature. ... Read More