Humus is the end result of fully decomposed organic matter (which I like to call OM to save typing.) Humus is Humus is the perfect environment for biology to thrive in. Ergo it’s the perfect environment for plants to thrive in because where biology thrives, our plants do too. Humus is the springboard of your […]
2 Ways to Transition from Greencrop to Crop
By | LastUpdated October 28, 2024
Greencrops are such good soil builders, that you don’t need to use as much compost when you regularly incorporate them into your crop rotation. A big win if you’re aiming for most of your compost to be homemade. Here are three ways to get good at incorporating greencrops into your garden life. . 1. From […]
What Does Healthy Soil Look, Feel + Smell Like?
By | LastUpdated January 23, 2024
The kind of soil our edible garden thrives in is: Not many of us inherit this type of soil (wouldn’t that be awesome!), most of us begin on hard, dry, poor, barren or minerally imbalanced ground. Our job, as gardeners, is to steadily transform it. It takes a bit of time but its not at […]
A Mini DIY Soil Test
By | LastUpdated March 30, 2025
Use this quick, simple test before planting or sowing, to check that the soil you wish to plant into, is up to the task. Let your soil lead the way in all your planting and sowing decisions. You’ll use heaps less compost, your crops will flourish and you’ll keep fertility steady. How to do a […]
