organicterra
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jaykush,
I would love to see a condensed version of some of your recipes, techniques, etc for FPE, composting, what wild plants to use, etc.
Some good info here. Thanks.
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A beginners study guide to soil
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I would love to see a condensed version of some of your recipes, techniques, etc for FPE, composting, what wild plants to use, etc.
Some good info here. Thanks.
A couple good books I've recently picked up.
The Soul of Soil: http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/the_soul_of_soil/
The Ideal Soil: http://soilminerals.com/
The Soul of Soil: http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/the_soul_of_soil/
The Ideal Soil: http://soilminerals.com/
I would say a summary every so many pages. I notice alot of folks really dont read a whole thread. That way it would cut down on old questions. Also allowing the new reader to comment. thanks dirrtyd
Heya Jay,
IMO the community could really use a few sessions on the physical properties of soil.
IMO the community could really use a few sessions on the physical properties of soil.
lol, no, I want to sit here and receive!
was looking for "Jay discusses soil physical properties".
was looking for "Jay discusses soil physical properties".
GoneRooty
Member
So I'm not sure if this is posted in here somewhere already, but found this list of Organic Amendments, NPK values, and breakdown times, from Colorado State University and their master gardener program.
http://cmg.colostate.edu/gardennotes/234.pdf
http://cmg.colostate.edu/gardennotes/234.pdf
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Nice thread jay!
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Nice thread jay!
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SeaMaiden
This is an incredibly helpful article called The Four Bases of Mineralized Soil. I first read it in Acres, USA magazine.
http://www.foliarsprays.com/en/welcome/mineralized-soil.html
http://www.foliarsprays.com/en/welcome/mineralized-soil.html
chief bigsmoke
Active member
great links Gonerooty and seamaiden
thanks a lot for sharing
thanks a lot for sharing
A good source of info about soil is the Rodale Institute. There is a lot of good info on no-till and using cover crops.
I do no till/no rest with a mix of garden soil, compost, sandy forest soil, old pro mix and old coco that went through the compost and TONS of worms. I mulch, remineralize, use biochar, ACT, FPE's, BIM, LAB, bokashi and homemade bionutrients all indoors. My soil is rocking with life, and my nugs are more potent than ever.
I do no till/no rest with a mix of garden soil, compost, sandy forest soil, old pro mix and old coco that went through the compost and TONS of worms. I mulch, remineralize, use biochar, ACT, FPE's, BIM, LAB, bokashi and homemade bionutrients all indoors. My soil is rocking with life, and my nugs are more potent than ever.
