Water-Based Growing Systems – Alternatives To Soil Gardening
Due to concerns about pesticides and unsustainable growing methods, many people have decided to grow their own veggies. In an effort to conserve water, space, energy, and materials, a variety of...
Will Food Decompose In A Vacuum? Lessons From A Body In Space
I've been researching active vs. cold composting and the slower decomposition of organic material in an anaerobic environment. This got me to wondering what would happen if there were a complete...
When deciding on a weed barrier for a flower bed or garden, one idea that comes up often is the use of Pine Straw. This offers quite a lot of appeal for me personally since I live in the "Big...
Do you have old bags of peat moss lying around in your garage or greenhouse? Have you wondered if was still good to use? It stinks throwing something away that can be reused or that has sat in a bag...
My Journey On An (Almost) Desert Island. Last year, our family moved to an island off the coast of Los Angeles, California. I was excited to learn that they had a garden because the Mediterranean...
EASY DIY Automatic Watering System For Flower Garden Or Lawn
If you are on a tight budget and looking for a simple way to automatically water your garden or lawn, I found an inexpensive and easy to use device that has worked for me like a charm. I realize this...
