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Published March 11, 2012 | 
Earth-Worms, Soil & Soul Foundation, 1) Keep EarthWorms bins Vegetarian Clean, in cool dark area, moist at all times,,, NO meats, NO bones, NO dairy, NO cheese, NO milk, NO oils, NO eggshells, NO droppings from carnivore animals,,, click on "show more" for important information and written details,,, 2) This is One the most Simple & Efficient Ways of making an Organic Earth-Worm Composting Bin ( OEWCB ), using two matching 5 gallons container that fit together well, with a few inches of space on the bottom to hold the Compost Liquid Tea used to feed plants, 3) The first container on the inside, holds the Earth-Worms, Soil, Veggies Food Mix, drill 20 holes about 316 inch diameter on the bottom, on the lid drill 20 tiny holes about 116 inch diameter, just big enough to let air in, but to keep most bugs and other animals from going inside the bin, 4) When using clean newspapers or cardboard without toxic glue or inks, cut in small pieces and soak overnight,,, protect bin area from animals like rats and mice, 5) Mix Well about 2 gallons of Organic Fruits and Vegetables cut in small pieces, or use any Veggie pulp mix from juicing with 2 gallons of Good Organic Soil, is best NOT to give Earth-Worms acidic fruits like oranges, lemons or grapefruits, acidic fruits could go in another separate compost pile not for Earth-worms, 6) Approximately every 3 months, process the contents of the worm bin to separate the Earth-worms from the worm soil castings, the average 5 gallons bin <b>…<b>
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Published March 11, 2012 | Organic gardening is a healthy gardening technique that doesnt involve the use of chemicals or pesticides. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of organic gardening with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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Published March 11, 2012 | www.HomeOrganicGarden.net The Dirt on Growing Organically What is growing organically? It depends upon who you talk to. Some think its synonymous with "hippy" while others believe its a baby boomer fad (see Gardening as an Anarchist Plot). The simple answer is, that organic gardeners only use animal or vegetable fertilizers rather than synthetics. It also means natural pest control devoid of industrial insecticides. In other words, using natural substances and beneficial insects to ward off pests instead of spraying with the backyard equivalent of Agent Orange. http However, organic growing is much more than what we use and dont use (see Garden Organically). It is a philosophy that stresses increasing the natural health of the soil, choosing appropriate plants that are suited to your area, and working with nature to produce a healthy and productive garden. While growing without chemicals is trendy now, its been around since ancient times. It was the only way to farm. Chemical fertilizers werent even a possibility until the 1840s when some scientist in a lab coat discovered that he could mix a couple of test tubes together and make a plant grow. Since then farming has become increasingly chemically based. However, as many as 60 years ago, JI Rodale, in articles and in the magazines he founded, began promoting the use of organic fertilizers and pesticides instead of chemicals to avoid harming the environment. To this day, the Rodale Institute, which he founded <b>…<b>
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Published March 11, 2012 | MORE INFO AT: www.HomeOrganicGarden.net Ifyour vegetable garden is not yielding much or your flowers from the flower bed look nothing like the plush ones shown in a magazine then it is a sign that your plants are lacking vital nutrients. The best way to ensure your plants get these nutrients is by making a simple choice. Choose organic gardening compost instead of the chemical ones. The result will vary tremendously. The health of the plants in your garden is important as our own health. It should never be ignored. Health of a vegetable garden also affects the people who consume the vegetables. Organically prepared compost is easy to make and is cheaper than the chemical fertilizers. Compost is the best way to give your plants all the vital nutrients it needs. Compost is almost like a plant food. It has all the nutrients needed by your plant in the right amounts. Plants absorb nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus from the soil through the roots. Compost provides it with all these nutrients which sometimes lack in the soil naturally. It is most importantly chemical-free. MORE INFO AT www.HomeOrganicGarden.net Organic compost generally is insoluble and stays in the soil longer than the chemical ones. Therefore it restores the nutrients the soil may have lost due to plants or leeching caused by chemical fertilizers. A good fertile soil is the important necessity in maintaining a garden. Since organic compost is thicker and insoluble than its chemical counterparts, it traps <b>…<b>
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Rodale’s Successful Organic Gardening: Vegetables
Published February 15, 2012 |
Tips and techniques for organically gardening your vegetables.
Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening: Vegetables has the information you need to grow bountiful harvests of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables in your garden. From seed starting to planting to trellising and pest control, this book covers it all with complete, easy-to-follow instructions. The Plant by Plant Guide provides cultural details for a wide range of popular and more unusual vegetable crops.
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The Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening
Published February 15, 2012 |
This classic reference, first published in 1959, is a wealth of useful information on gardening the natural way. Now all this wisdom has been distilled into a convenient Running Press Miniature Edition™ to help anyone master the art of organic gardening quickly and easily!
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Texas Organic Gardening
Published February 14, 2012 |
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Published February 14, 2012 |
Most home gardeners have, at some time, thought about the benefits of gardening organically. Whether it’s the cost of the numerous sprays and fertilizers (have you noticed how each plant seems to need its own array of supporting chemicals?) or just the wish to provide your family with home-grown, spray-free vegetables, the thought of organic home gardening can be attractive. However we know that plants are prone to disease, and can be easily and quickly destroyed by an influx of bugs. If you have worked hard to establish your garden, this can be heartbreaking. So we resort to chemicals once more. This book is designed for the home gardener who wants to try their hand at gardening organically. It is not designed to preach to you the benefits of organic gardening or the dangers of using chemicals – there are enough books around which do that. Instead, this is a practical, ‘how to’ guide to getting started. It covers the importance of having a healthy soil – healthy soil means a healthy plant. We also look at how to create your own compost and fertilizer, how to choose your plants, and how to deal with bugs and disease. Organic gardening may be slightly more labor intensive, but is easily achievable and can provide a huge sense of satisfaction. This easy-to-read guide will help you get the basics right, giving your organic garden the very best chance of success.
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Rodale’s Successful Organic Gardening: Herbs
Published February 13, 2012 |
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