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Should I Pee in My Garden? Recognizing the Value in Human Urine

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Believe it or not, you are flushing valuable, nutrient-rich liquid down the toilet every time you urinate. We don’t think twice about putting cow manure, chicken droppings, and various other animal excrements in our garden, so why is the thought of using your own urine in the garden so appalling? Instead of immediately dismissing the idea as some all-natural, health nut hoax, take a look at these research-backed reasons to add human urine to your garden.

How to Get 4x More Tomatoes by Doing This One Simple Trick

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you dreaming of bigger, tastier tomatoes? I often find myself thinking about ways to have a massive harvest of gorgeous and juicy fruit. Because of this, I have spent the better part of the last ten years studying how to have the best tomatoes ever. Much of what I have learned has come from trial and error. From this, I have a newfound understanding and appreciation of just what tomatoes need to thrive. If you ready for the best tomatoes ever, read on.

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

7 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When it comes to plant fertilizers, there are plenty to choose from. However, not all plant food is created equally. There is good reason to be overwhelmed with all of the options out there, especially if you are a new gardener. There are two broad categories of plant fertilizers – inorganic and organic. One type of plant food reigns far superior in my books, and that is organic. Let’s look at why and how you can make your very own miracle plant food using common household items that plants love.

Growing Mustard for Greens, Cover Crops, and Seeds

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Mustard is an ancient plant that has plenty of appeal for today’s gardeners. This hardy plant is easy to grow and produces seed in as little as 60 days. The greens are edible and can be used in salads, soups, stews, egg and potato dishes, casseroles, and more. Mustard flowers are a beautiful bright yellow, and when you allow the seeds to mature, they will self sow and allow for more and more mustard.

Soil Building 101: Start With the Best and Your Plants Will Deliver

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

“The cause of plant disease is poor nutrition and an unhealthy soil ecosystem. The fate of plants is as inseparably entwined with that of the soil as our fate is entwined with theirs. If we want to eat nutritious food we need to take care of the soil, for we too are part of this web of life.” – Heide Hermary

Should I Pee in My Garden? Recognizing the Value in Human Urine

How to Get 4x More Tomatoes by Doing This One Simple Trick

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

Growing Mustard for Greens, Cover Crops, and Seeds

Soil Building 101: Start With the Best and Your Plants Will Deliver

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Should I Pee in My Garden? Recognizing the Value in Human Urine

How to Get 4x More Tomatoes by Doing This One Simple Trick

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

Growing Mustard for Greens, Cover Crops, and Seeds

Soil Building 101: Start With the Best and Your Plants Will Deliver

Site Map

Get Social