‘The best time to sow green manures is late summer to early autumn – sometimes even early spring,’ says Mark. ‘This is so they can grow quickly and enrich the soil before winter arrives, helping to ...

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The compost facility in Davenport is marking 30 years of operation, recycling yard waste and biosolids into compost, soil and ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

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When farmers use less water, fewer chemicals, and grow resilient crops, it means better food security for the rest of us.

October 9, 2024 (San Diego) -- The County of San Diego is offering free webinars in November to help live and grow sustainably, in partnership with Solana Center and the Water Conservation Garden.