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Where to buy actinobacterium Frankia?
Does anyone know of a product that contains this actinobacterium? I want to make sure it's available in the soil when I plant Goumi berries. I Don't
C/N Ratio for Compost Tumbler
I lucked into an envirocycle left behind by the previous homeowner and though I’ve muddled through so far I’d love to improve my results. I’m confused
Lots of Leaves, Some Grass Clippings – How do I Start a Compost Pile with Limited Materials?
Years ago my grandfather told me that his dad said to never put leaves in the garden because it soured the soil. For many years I have just raked my
Ants Attacking Earthworms in Compost Heap
Good day - thank you for your very valuable channel!! I have neglected my compost pile for a while :(- just adding material and not stirring the contents
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Above Ground Composting?
Hi! My mom and I have recently been starting to compost our food scraps in her garden. We haven't bought any compost bins or anything. My mom just keeps
Mashed Vegetable Waste for Plants on the Terrace
Hi! I'm living in an apartment with a terrasse. I love plants and hate throwing out the amount of vegetable waste. I tried doing compost last year but
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Weird fungus? In decomposed yard waste
We had a tree removed and waited a year before grinding the stump. We added yard waste, small branches, leaves, grass clippings, etc over the next year.
Wet Disposable Diapers - Can They be Composted?
Sounds disgusting, but would the inside of wet diapers be compostable? Urine + cellulose. Good Question That's an interesting question. The thing to know
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