Plant Nutrition
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Composting: A Simple Way to Add Rich Soil to your Garden
When I restarted my garden a couple of months ago, I also put in a makeshift compost bin. I’ve never composted before, but after reading about it in the gardening book The Urban Homestead, I decided to start composting myself. I realized that it’s not only easy to start composting, but it so rich in nutrients. Composting is virtually effortless to do, and here is how to get started. All you really need is an enclosed bin. I used an old plastic tub with a lid. You want to put some holes in the bin because the soil needs to aerate, or else it would get too soggy. No need…
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Fertilizer: A Plant’s Best Friend
When I first started planting vegetables, I always thought all you need was some potting soil and add some water. That’s it. I never bothered to add fertilizer to any of them. I always thought it just a way of being fancy or some optional boost if you wanted your plant to grow faster or something. Only recently did I realize that good nutritious soil is essential to a good fruiting plant, and it starts with adding good fertilizer. This made a lot of sense now. Most of my plants before never really fruited or were dwarfed. I never gave the soil in those pots any vital nutrients. Container plants…
