Soil Builders

Late crops? 10 Replies

Is anyone else seeing their fall crops maturing very late this year? Last August I planted cucumbers and zucchini's and had a huge harvest by the end of September that went on for weeks. This fall ...

Started by Michelle. Last reply by Michelle Dec 1.

MiracleGro 4 Replies

Is there a easily accessed resource or reference that discusses MiracleGro's long-term effect on soil and the watershed? thanks!

Started by Michele. Last reply by Chris Byers Nov 25.

Bokashi Kitchen Composter 2 Replies

Just purchased one of these. Does anyone have experience with this product? I live in an apartment so this looked like a good way to start a compost. If anyone is interested I will update this di...

Tagged: apartment, indoor, Compost, Bokashi

Started by John McSheffrey. Last reply by Jane Doyle Oct 25.

My Crop is Failing to Thrive! 9 Replies

Help! This is our second crop that is failing to thrive! We have raised beds with 50% compost and 50% arizona dirt/sand. Our seedlings take off for about two weeks then they stop growing and die. W...

Started by Sedaj Tesch. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 17.

earth bag retention wall 1 Reply

hey all i've never built with earth but was thinking i might like to do my front yard up as a raised bed veggie garden. my thought was that using earth bags as a retention wall might be a good way ...

Tagged: earth, bag, wall, bed, raised

Started by d lee. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 16.

Are there deliveries of soil from Ken SInghs farm? 15 Replies

Does anyone know of a service that delivers compost from Ken SInghs farm?

Started by Monica. Last reply by VYNNIE Oct 15.

Bermuda Grass Quandry 15 Replies

I have a very large area of bermuda (nightmare), grass. I am planning to xeriscape, and turn it over to growing beds, and have been dithering for over a year now on what the best way to do this wou...

Started by Michelle. Last reply by Michelle Sep 20.

Biodynamic Group Discussion Meeting

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Tami Staas and I head up the Biodynamic Group here in Phoenix. I wanted to invite anyone that's interested to our next meeting. Here's the info: ...

Started by Tami Staas Sep 10.

Can I put animal material in my compost bin? 9 Replies

Hi there - I am relatively new to this and haven't gotten a chance to take many of the wonderful classes offered as of yet. But in the meantime, I have already began my own compost bin in the backy...

Started by Dana. Last reply by tenacity Aug 28.

compost class 3 Replies

I thought I saw a class on July 29th for composting and now I don't see it. Was this cancelled or did I just screw up? I wrote down that it would be held at the Tempe REI. I just had my vacation da...

Started by DONNA O'TOOLE. Last reply by Chloe Rhea Beauford Jul 15.

Compost Critters 1 Reply

I received this today from the Master Gardeners Newsletter -Roots & Shoots. I thought you might be interested in seeing it. There is always a lot of talk of BUGS in compost! Compost Critters b...

Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by Kurtis Ryan Jul 14.

Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? 7 Replies

I am building a large container garden in a narrow strip of my yard here in CenPho and need advice on what to fill it with. As you may be able to see in the attached photo the bottom and wood sides...

Started by AJ Latham. Last reply by AJ Latham Jun 29.

Where to get worms? 1 Reply

I was hoping to start a vermicompost bin in the house and I've got everything but worms! Is there a local place to get them? How many do you need to start with?

Started by Christine R. Last reply by inspir8tion Jun 22.

Soil preparation 9 Replies

I live near down town, and I am getting ready to start my garden. What would you suggest I do to prepare my soil, it is mostly clay?

Started by Joe Raymond. Last reply by Doreen Pollack Jun 21.

How to kill weed seeds without hot composting?

Dana sent me over here to ask y'all this: How to kill weed seeds without hot composting? Or: "Faux hot composting in a lawn bag?" I'm getting weed trimmings and cuttings from the back yard, and m...

Started by Wayne Conrad Jun 16.

Composting material out of my pool skimmer? 2 Replies

Can I compost the material I frequently take out of the pool skimmer? Lots of leaves, flowers, ect. I've thought about washing them off with hose water, than leaving them out to dry before throwing...

Started by Augie Norgaard. Last reply by Eva Hotchkiss Jun 5.

Fish Waste in Compost 1 Reply

We have a small little fish tank, about 2 1/2 gallons, but our goldfish is prolific pooper. S/he goes through about a filter a week. I'm wondering, is the carbon filter and fish waste, less plastic...

Started by Melissa Carlson. Last reply by Nick Jun 1.

Building organic material, a net nitrogen user?

I have a 5000 sf patch that is future orchard and field crops. It is flood irrigated residential property, probably once a lawn. It has been unmaintained for at least a year, but probably closer to...

Started by Charles Calbom May 22.

Local Source for Quality Compost 6 Replies

I realize most of you are all about making your own compost but I need a local source for good quality compost that I can use now. The compost I have bought from the stores and nurseries around tow...

Started by Cathy. Last reply by Kara May 13.

Organic and Sustainable Farmers Can Feed the World 1 Reply

Organic and Sustainable Farmers Can Feed the World EXTRACT: In developing countries, ecological agriculture practices can greatly increase productivity, particularly if the existing system is low-...

Tagged: agriculture, sustainable

Started by Krista Peterson. Last reply by Andrew Martin Schreiber May 5.