Kittens in the Garden!
My American Garden
Now, with Kittens! These adorable feral kittens are living in a corner of the garden. My neighbor feeds the strays as he is afraid of rats. They are too young to take away from mama yet, but I would love if someone adopted them. Remember, two kittens are always happier than one.
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Complete walkthru tour of my garden
David asked for a tour of the garden, so here it is. All of the garden plants are shown this time.
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A Fukuoka Inspired Permaculture Garden
Emilia Hazelip (1938 – February 1, 2003) was an organic Permaculture gardener who was born in Spain and began gardening seriously in the late ’60s. A former Merry Prankster and pioneer of the concept of synergistic gardening, her farming methods were inspired by the work of Masanobu Fukuoka.
Where Fukuoka focused most of his attention on orchards and the rice/barley crop rotation, Emilia Hazelip focused on creating and maintaining market gardens of vegetables and herbs.
Emilia Hazelip, who introduced the concept of permaculture to France over a decade ago, drew on many sources as she continued to develop gardens. The work of Permaculturist Marc Bonfils with self-fertile cereal production and the microbiological research of Alan Smith and Elaine Ingham are frequently mentioned.
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Begin A Kitchen Composter Program
Having a compost pile in your backyard is good for you but it is also good for the environment. It is not troublesome or time consuming if done right. There is also a misconception that compost is smelly and messy , but if the pile is put together correctly this is not the case.
There are some that would rather buy their fertilizer and soil amendments from their local garden store. I believe it is best to stay as natural as possible, stay away from chemical fertilizers. There really is no hassle in making a compost in your backyard from items that were destined for the garbage can.
When you begin a kitchen composter program the materials that you will need and the items that you will use do not have a cost. The cost of chemical fertilizers and other items from the local gardening store are constantly on the rise. With a little bit of time and the right ingredients you can produce the best fertilizer known to man in the convenience of your own backyard.
Compost will provide more of the nutrients and minerals that your plants need. The effects of natural compost will last longer than store bought fertilizers.
Compost is also better for the soil structure. It will make the soil more resistant to erosion, improve its retention of water and in many cases it will prevent the soil from becoming compact. This factor can be important to large gardens as it will cut down on tilling time and reduce fuel that is used to operate machines.
The right composting technique can kill weeds, pests and other disease causing organisms. High temperature composting is the technique that I am referring to now. This technique involves some type of an enclosed structure, it will possibly spin to allow a small amount of aeration into the compost.
There are studies that show that using compost can suppress the growth of diseases in crops. Crops grown over compost rich soils are resistant to pest or insect attacks. There are also observations that crops grown in a field with compost fertilizer can be a lot stored longer.
Compost has a benefit for the environmentalist also. Using compost along with the soil can build soil carbon which can eventually reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It will take a lot of compost to have a positive effect on the greenhouse gases.
Starting a kitchen composter program is good for your wallet but It is good for the environment. It is recognized that compost works well as a antidote for soils that have a high toxic level from chemical fertilizer. There are some good reasons to motivate the start of a kitchen composter program.
Replacing Traditional Open Pit with Compost Bin
Compost Bin is an excellent substitute for the traditional compost pit. It can transform biodegradable matters and waste materials into organic plant food. This type of receptacle is generally a large vessel especially designed as a storage receptacle for biodegradable matters. Biodegradable matters refer to materials which have the characteristics for decomposition like food, leaves, papers, barks and other organic matters.
The by-product produced out of this bin is an excellent plant food. The primary dietary needs of living beings are supplied by the products of the soil. The produce of the soil are basically the plants which come in peculiar shapes and different sizes according to their species. Compost Bin can produce compost which is another type of organic fertilizer which is very much needed by the plants and soil.
The quality of these edible products depends on the type of soil where they are grown. Plants that grow may or may not bear fruits yet they still offer edible produce. The yields or crops that they grow can be under the soil such as the root crops, or may be grown above the ground with leaves and flowers which are edible.
This is the reason why it is indeed important to feed the soil with fertilizers to supplement and aid it to be always healthy for the growing plants for sustenance and survival. Compost Bin can manufacture the desired substances and other organic elements which are very much needed by plants to sustain growth. These plants also need to eat the minerals and nutrients of the soil, and in so doing it makes the soil unhealthy in the process.
Compost Bin produces the best organic plant food for soil and plants alike. It must be considered that the toxic substances being absorbed by the plants which we eat are hazardous to health of humans and other animals. In short, we are also eating the toxic elements that are derived from the plants being transmitted to them from the soil. As this is part of the ecological system, humans must take care of the environment especially the food source, which are the plants, for living creatures with mouths or beaks. The compost is the essential organic plant food which is very vital to both soil and plants and these do not contain the toxic substance that soil and plants absorb.
Everyone wants to offer something to preserve the environment. The compost bin is one product that could help the environment. It is the perfect substitute for traditional compost pit. With this you would be able to help the soil and the plants through the compost bin which can produce an organic fertilizer. To get more ideas on this click on www.ourcrazydeals.com
Put your weeds to work!
Why fight the weeds in your garden when you can harness them to work for you? Ok, so if this doesn’t make you want to watch the video, I’ll pay you one trillion dollars to watch it. Will you take a check? 
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How do I build one of those expensive composters you see online?
I want to worm compost but I don’t have the money to start.
You don’t need one of those fancy composters, and it would be a nighmare to build a tumbler type composter. Make a composter yourself out of some 4X4’s or whatever you have laying around, and it will work better (a lot better) than the ones you’re talking about. The trick in making your own compost is that in order to make compost fairly quickly you must have a minimum of 27 cubic feet of compost cooking at any given time. Any compost maker less than 27 cubic feet will not allow the compost to cook (140 – 160 degrees) at a high enough temperature.
In order to build a composter that is 27 cubic feet all you have to do is build an open box (no side walls, but use chicken wire, concrete reinforcement mesh, etc. to keep the compost within the box) that is at least 3′X3′X3′.
If you have all the room in the world just pile-up all your grass clippings, vegetable scrapes, leaves, egg shells, coffee grounds, etc., and leave it alone for a year. In time, everything will turn into rich, black soil – compost happens.
Fundamentals Of Organic Gardening Products
Of course, you have to be in touch with the fundamentals of organic gardening products to fully take advantage and properly use the new agricultural technology products and methods when they finally come to the market and the gardening community, respectively.
First of all, you have to know how build the soil to make it as accommodating to the plant as possible. There are many substances that include this, namely: mulches, cover crops, manure, compost, and ground-rock mineral supplements. With this in your soil-nurturing kit, it will be a cinch to cultivate your plants and make your garden as beautiful as possible by using natural and/or organic methods.
Think Of Clothes Organic If You Want To Go Green
By buying clothes that are organic, you accomplish many goals. Foremost, you thwart chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides from being make known to the public into the environment. Chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides are responsible for damage to the ecosystems directly near farms and plantations, in addition as damage to ecosystems that are downstream of the growing sites.
A noted example of this is the dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico, which is further agitated by the utilize of nitrogen and phosphorous heavy fertilizers which run off into the rivers. Plus to this, a good number of the pesticides used cause damage to endangered species, such as bald eagles.
When you decide to purchase clothes that are organic, you need to find out if you want your clothing to follow under Fair Trade regulations. Fair Trade, or the assurance that all workers in the manufacturing procedure are given fair compensation for their effort and work, is a growing trend, epeculiarly among those who are interested in organic products. Fair Trade, coupled with Organics, is believed by many to be an excellent way to encourage the planet’s sustainability. The downside to this is that Fair Trade goods are more often than not more costly than other items, as the cost of production is increased. When you couple this with the fact that organic cotton is more overpriced than those exposed to fertilizers and pesticides, the cost can be notably higher.
Plus to not using pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, clothes that are organic are less probably to irritate the skin. This is because of the fact that harmful additives, normally utilised to avoid wrinkles, are not added to the clothing. Formaldehyde, the key bonder used in wrinkle-less cotton is a known allergen, irritant and is known to cautilise deformities in infants and cancer. While the levels of formaldehyde found in non-organic clothing poses little threat to humans, those with allergies can suffer unpleasant side effects should they be exposed. Formaldehyde is banned in cosmetics in Sweden and Japan.
Because clothes that are organic lack anti-wrinkle chemicals, you may find that caring for your new clothes may be challenging. Nevertheless, there’re organic products designed to lower the hassles of caring for organic clothing. Once you have buyd clothes designed of organic materials, you’ll want to utilize gentle, organic laundry soaps. Harsh chemicals and lower the durability of soft fabrics like natural cotton. Besides, these soaps are biodegradable and leave no lasting damage to the surrounds.
Why not help halt Global Warming by learning how to recycle used products, the benefits of organic products over non-organic products today
Organic Gardening – How to Make Worm Compost Fertilizer
Vermiculture is the fancy word for worm excretion which is worm compost. Heres how to do your own worm composting.
Choose the Proper Container
You will need a container at least 8 to 12 inches deep. Wood is better as it absorbs moisture and insulates the worms. A rectangular plastic container is often used, but the compost tends to be soggy.
Make Sure to Aerate the Bottom
Drill holes at least 2 inches apart all along the container bottom. Plastic containers may need more holes. Raise the bin off the ground with bricks. This provides air flow to the worms and prevents the materials from rotting. Keep a tray underneath the bin to catch excess moisture that can then be used for liquid fertilizer. If your compost comes out too wet, simply drill more holes.
Use Shredded Newspaper to Line the Container
Shred newspaper into one inch wide strips. Dampen the paper strips with water in a spray bottle until damp. Add about a cup of sand for the worms digestive tract.
Save Kitchen Scraps
About a week before you purchase your worms, start collecting kitchen scraps to feed the worms. The kitchen scraps you save are just like for home composting. Do not use animal proteins like meat, bones, cheese, milk, or oil products like salad dressing or mayonnaise. All raw vegetable and fruit leftovers, coffee grounds, used tea bags and egg shells are good.
Purchase Your Worms
You will need to have at least 2 pounds of worms for each day of food waste. Surprisingly, this works out to be approximately 2,000 worms. The best variations for composting are red worms or red wigglers as they thrive off of organic materials such as rotting fruits and vegetables.
Put a Cover on the Container
When placing your container outside, a wooden board works best as it keeps the worms in darkness just as they like it while keeping the soil moist. In addition, it also prevents predators from getting in. If your container is indoors, a simple plastic lid cover will suffice.
Collect Worm Excretions
Within four to six weeks from starting your worm compost you will start to notice the bedding becoming darker. Finally, in about two to three months, there will be very little of your original bedding remaining. If you wish to collect all of the compost or castings at once, simply pour the container onto a tarp or old shower curtain liner. The next step is to shine a light over the piles to ensure the worms move to the bottom. Once you are sure they are at the bottom, begin scooping the castings until all that is left are the worms. Place new bedding, the worms and some of the castings back in your container and start all over again.
Rhonda Abrons is a keen organic gardening enthusiast. She loves to share her gardening experiences and provide lessons about Organic Garden Pest Control and DIY Recipes for Natural Pesticides on Clivir.com.