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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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how many worms are too many? 3 Replies
I have started a worm bin for composting and they are doing great!! I started with 1000 red wigglers in a large bin. The little worms I started with are now large and I see what I think are many worm…
Started by kay wunderlich. Last reply by mike henrichs Sep 2.
wood chips 9 Replies
Jesse has generously offered to give the wood chips from his tree business away for free. My question is can wood chips, I am assuming there would be a mix of different trees in the size loads he is…
Started by kay wunderlich. Last reply by Erika Aug 22.
Worm Castings from Soil Secrets available
I have several 5 gallon bags of worm casting available. It is excellent for builidng your soil and can be used in rasied beds and container gardens as well. Makes a great fertilizer for Bermuda Gras…
Tagged: castings, worm, secrets, soil
Started by Doreen Pollack Jun 24.
Soil reclamation using Zai, Cordons Pierreux, and Terra Preta 7 Replies
Dear Folks,I am completing a section in a book I am co-writing (on organic gardening in the southwest) using ancient techniques of pit-basin, barrier and biochar to reclaim soil with desert type tree…
Tagged: sub-sahara, terracing, Amazon, desert, project
Started by Catherine, The Herb Lady. Last reply by Chris Byers Jun 22.
Composting Brittle Bush? 4 Replies
I know brittle bush has some chemical on it's leaves that inhibits seeds from germinating around the plant. I am wondering if this effect disappears when you compost brittle bush. Has anyone attem…
Tagged: composting, bush, brittle
Started by Eva Hotchkiss. Last reply by Eva Hotchkiss May 27.
Amending soil to lower PH 13 Replies
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 May 25.
Looking for a composter 14 Replies
Hello everybody J I am currently shopping for a composter and I am interested in your opinion. I am looking for the tumbler kind as I am kind of lazy and admit that I will not do the pitch fork met…
Tagged: compost, ComposTumbler, Composter, Envirocycle
Started by QuebecGirl. Last reply by QuebecGirl May 18.
FREE WORMS AND VERMICOMPOSTER... 3 Replies
To a good home. If you want my vermicomposter and worms for free let me know. Call me #480.285.4334 lisa
Started by lisa carter. Last reply by Michele May 6.
My Crop is Failing to Thrive! 15 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. We…
Started by Sedaj Tesch. Last reply by John Crockett Apr 27.
Just Strating Composting 4 Replies
Hello all. I have just decided to take the plunge into compostiing at home. I figured instead of hauling the grass clippings, vegtable clippings, etc away it was time to compost. I have prepared t…
Started by Jeff Nielsen. Last reply by Chris Byers Apr 27.
What to do with old plants? 3 Replies
So the peas have a case of powdery mildew that's traveling from the bottom of the plant upward. The peas are about spent, so I'm willing to let them go. But what to do with them? Should I cut them…
Started by Anita Mahaffey. Last reply by VynnieTheGardener Apr 23.
Go See DIRT! The Movie this Saturday, March 13.
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.
Michael Melendrez of Soil Secrets speaking at NAU Flagstaff on Saturday 27 Feb
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.
Stuff to build soil
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.
NITROGEN RICH COFFEE GROUNDS AVAILABLE 24 Replies
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.
Soil building as science project 4 Replies
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.
Soil Secrets Products Available in Central Phoenix
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.
Hot topic. 6 Replies
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.
Gabriel Howearth Botanist, Landscape architect, Seedsman will be speaking at the Cave Creek Coffee House on Friday December 18, 2009
See the posting in the forums - http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/forum/topics
Started by Doreen Pollack Dec. 15, 2009.
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 I…
Started by Michelle. Last reply by Michelle Dec. 1, 2009.
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