Continuous mono-crop planting practices are one of the causes of the depletion of our soils by about 1% per year. “Soil erosion is second only to population growth as the biggest environmental problem the world faces. Yet, the problem, which is growing ever more critical, is being ignored because who gets excited about dirt?” D. […]
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Free Organic Fertilizer – make it at home
Make your nutrient-rich fertilizer using comfrey leaves. Comfrey is a perennial plant that can be invasive. I planted mine under the fruit trees as we keep the grass mowed around them, thereby also controlling comfrey plants. Comfrey is a very deep-rooted plant so it brings essential minerals and vitamins up to their leaves. These minerals […]