Doing some more sheet mulching... Conveniently, I soaked the cardboard in a 1/2 barrel that was placed directly under the outdoor spigot.
Sheet Mulching
Doing some more sheet mulching... Conveniently, I soaked the cardboard in a 1/2 barrel that was placed directly under the outdoor spigot.
Got my planters set back up and ready to start growing microgreen and sprouts! I am going to be running these through a tromel in order to separate the edibles and then reuse the VC. The same process Growing Power uses. I planted a mix of sprouts in the bottom one, peas, chard, and basil/cilantro.
We got a new light for the AP system! HID = much better than FL.
Here is an update on the aquaponics system... http://wp.me/p4KYae-14Z
I guess I have one project to mention on here... I found a few tires lying around and figured I would use them as planters. I placed them so vines can be planted on some and trellised up the porch. I also sheet mulched underneath them with mostly pizza boxes (which btw are NOT recyclable, … Continue reading Tire planters and sheet mulching.
Hello! With spring in the air, it is almost that time again to get back to work helping people with low cost lawn and garden techniques so stay tuned for more upcoming posts! In the meantime, check out what is going on at the worm farm at http://christhewormfarmer.com/blog/
Stay tuned for more updates about the trip!
Hello all! This blog is specifically about vermi-composting/culture. Also added in this blog is the bicycle trip I am taking from Chicago, IL to Eureka,CA in order to promote vermi-composting. I will be visiting sites along the way and helping to set up worm bins for interested parties. I have partnered with RedWormComposting.com and the … Continue reading Thank you for subscribing to my blog!
Here are pics of this morning's Farmers Market at the Portland State University campus. They had lots of good samples, no vermicomposters, lots of habanero stuff, and a few mushroom sellers (wild and cultivated).