• When can I take a soil sample?

    When can I take a soil sample?

    When is the best time to take a soil sample? It’s better to be too late than too early. Read more

  • Indoor composting

    Indoor composting

    Let’s talk about year-round composting. In Ottawa.  We are a family of 5 and have put our green bin at the curb about 5 times since early November when it got too dark and cold for me to take compost to the outdoor bin in the evenings. That’s not because we don’t generate green waste.… Read more

  • Maintain proper moisture levels

    Maintain proper moisture levels

    Maintaining proper moisture levels is important to maintaining aerobic conditions. Read more

  • Feed the Microorganisms

    Feed the Microorganisms

    Feeding the microorganisms during the growing season is a great way to ensure plants have sufficient food for high yields. Read more

  • Use appropriate amendments

    Use appropriate amendments

    There are a few “must do’s” when it comes to soil health in your garden, lawn or field. Below are  five relatively simple tasks that will be elaborated on over the next few weeks.  Five things to do for healthy soil Avoid bare soil Use appropriate amendments Feed the microorganisms Maintain proper moisture levels Avoid… Read more

  • Steps to healthy soil – Avoid bare soil

    Steps to healthy soil – Avoid bare soil

    Bare soil is probably one of the most harmful things to soil, leading to degradation above and below ground. Read more

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