Composting is a process in which organic materials are allowed to decompose, it is a biological process more so than a chemical or mechanical process. Decomposition and transformation of the materials is accomplished through the action of fungi, bacteria, and other micro organisms. With proper control of moisture, temperature, and aeration, composting can result in an overall reduction of volume of the material by as much as 50%. The final product is called compost or some ca

The last step in the raising of seedlings to be transplanted outside in the garden is preparing them to be outside, and this is known as hardening off. Outside the seedlings must be able to adapt to many new things in their future home. They must adapt to stronger sun light, wind, temperature fluctuations, rain and changing soil moisture conditions. It is kind of like jumping into the lake the first time after ice out, we would like to take our time to adjust to things. If yo

Up North here in Zone 4, Easter is now behind us and the spring job of getting the garden ready for the planting season is next. I want to encourage you before you start your spring yard and garden clean up to get your compost pile started. I just cringe when I see the amount of composting materials that are placed on the boulevard in the cities and small towns when "Spring Clean-Up Week" comes to be. Why throw away this valuable material when it is so beneficial to us as gar

want to take time and wish all of you a blessed Easter. Easter is a time of renewed hope in all that is good. For us here in the upper midwest it means that planting will soon be happening and the enjoyment of the great outdoors and warm spring days are only a couple of weeks away. I remember my grandpa always planted potatoes on Good Friday, even if it meant breaking through the frozen ground with a hammer and a screwdriver, he would at least plant one hill. He had faith in

Today was a cold blustery day. Not a good day for gardening at all. With that being said it was a good day to work on my product line. I put the finishing touches on the standard 3 x 3 elevated garden. This garden is ideal for the eldely who find it hard to get down on thier knees let alone getting back up. It works great for those who are reliant on a wheel chair or mobility device. Let's not forget to mention kids, what a great way to get them off the couch, out away from t