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Organic weed control options for highbush blueberry

Organic weed control options for highbush blueberry

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research scientists at Nova Scotia Agricultural College have been working steadily to find effective organic methods to control weeds in cultivated blueberry crops. One resulting study, published in a recent ...


Recycling Food Scraps into Gardens

Recycling Food Scraps into Gardens

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 07, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Each weekday, food scraps are collected from the Maryland Food Distribution Authority in Jessup, Md., and from small local food service and marketing establishments. Materials that do not contain metal, glass, ...


For peat's sake: Alternative growing media

For peat's sake: Alternative growing media

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 04, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Peat, or semi-decayed vegetation matter, has been used by commercial growers and amateur gardeners since the middle of the 20th century. Peat is added to potting soil to help retain moisture and provide additional ...


Composting Robot

Indoor Composting With NatureMill (w/Video)

Technology / Other

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Many people throw out organic food waste. When I do this, I feel vaguely guilty, knowing I should probably compost it for my backyard garden. However, last time we tried to compost, the neighbors ...


Coffee Grounds Perk up Compost Pile With Nitrogen

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 03, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (12) | comments 0

Coffee grounds can be an excellent addition to a compost pile. The grounds are relatively rich in nitrogen, providing bacteria the energy they need to turn organic matter into compost.