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This is a group for those focussed on soil building and bioremediation - through compost, EMs, bokashi, compost tea, vermicomposting and the like.
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Latest Activity: Mar 9
I just watched the preview of the movie - and watched it TWICE - it was that GREAT! It is a great documentary with MANY experts in thi area - all who think just like us permies! It embodies everyth…
Started by Doreen Pollack Mar 9.
I would go but I am picking citrus in Mesa - But perhaps others might like to attend?? See flyer below. 9 am - 5 pm Lunch on your own Fee: $15 CRN: 13827 (NAGR, non-credit) Morning sessions: Mich…
Tagged: Soil, Secrets, elements, microbial, amendments
Started by Doreen Pollack Feb 19.
Hi All, Im moving and because of that I will be selling some of my garden tools. I have a chipper shredder and Compotumbler that can be seen here: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/grd/160680 also h…
Started by Michael B Feb 18.
I collect about 15 gallons of notrogen-rich coffee grounds weekly from local coffee houses. I have used a LOT in my garden: want to keep up the recycling for them and share with you who can use some…
Started by Nancy Marshall. Last reply by Nancy Marshall Feb 4.
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. We…
Started by Sedaj Tesch. Last reply by Laureen Grenus Jan 26.
I am moving topics for my 7th graders from earth science to environmental: and I want to use soil building as the bridge. I could use suggestions for hands-on activities that are cheap or free, and d…
Started by LeAnn Holcomb. Last reply by Anita Mahaffey Jan 6.
I purchased a pallett of soil secrets and still have some available. If you are not familiar with the product, please read below and learn more about it. Contact me if you are interested in any of th…
Tagged: Soil, Secrets, elements, microbial, amendments
Started by Doreen Pollack Jan 2.
Those baby chicks grew up into chickens! I really like them, but they are messy creatures. I no longer like my back porch. I no longer like my compost heap. I certainly didn't know they could produce…
Started by Anita Mahaffey. Last reply by Monica Dec. 19, 2009.
See the posting in the forums - http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/forum/topics
Started by Doreen Pollack Dec. 15, 2009.
My PH has tested at 8.0 and wanted to know what others have used to lower to acceptable levels (6.5 - 7.0)?
Started by Sue Wefel. Last reply by Chris Byers Dec. 15, 2009.
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 I…
Started by Michelle. Last reply by Michelle Dec. 1, 2009.
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, 2009.
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 disc…
Tagged: apartment, indoor, Compost, Bokashi
Started by John McSheffrey. Last reply by Jane Doyle Oct. 25, 2009.
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 to…
Tagged: earth, bag, wall, bed, raised
Started by d lee. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct. 16, 2009.
Does anyone know of a service that delivers compost from Ken SInghs farm?
Started by Monica. Last reply by VYNNIE Oct. 15, 2009.
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 would…
Started by Michelle. Last reply by Michelle Sep. 20, 2009.
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: Bi…
Started by Tami Staas Sep. 10, 2009.
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 backyar…
Started by Dana. Last reply by tenacity Aug. 28, 2009.
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 day…
Started by DONNA O'TOOLE. Last reply by Chloe Rhea Beauford Jul. 15, 2009.
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 by…
Started by Doreen Pollack. Last reply by Kurtis Ryan Jul. 14, 2009.
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