Soil
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Soil Contamination: Its Causes, Effects, and Solutions
What is Soil Contamination? Soil contamination refers to the destruction of land that could be used constructively by human activities,…
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Aggressive Fungus Found Growing in Outer Space
Scientists are considering the implications of an “aggressive space fungus” identified on the outside of the Russian space station Mir.…
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How to Make Compost From Your Humanure – Closing the Loop
In this film we take a tour of Greg and Lisa's composting toilet setup and see how they've been safely…
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The Secret Under Your Feet: Soil
If you’re new to organic homesteading, you might have the romantic idea that since you are growing food the “natural”…
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The Importance of Trees in the Garden
In permaculture, forest gardening is high on our list of priorities. While the production value of certain trees, specifically fruit…
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Compost or Mulch
I was talking to a person about planting this year’s garden and told them to compost the garden, then mulch…
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Ding Dong Monsanto’s Gone
We may finally have a solution to the plant killer Monsanto: MycoPesticide, a super spectacular amazing natural pesticide created, or…
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Toxic Oilsands Tailings Could Be Cleaned Up With The Help Of Dandelion Fungi
Upon noting the weed’s unique ability to grow anywhere, Edmonton scientist Kelcie Miller-Anderson started investigating what makes dandelions so hardy.…
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Soil Conditions You Need to Consider When Choosing a Garden Design
The properties of soils are crucial for the successful growth of plants. For plants to achieve their maximum potential, the…
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Healing Your Soil
Sometimes soil needs our help. When we over-utilize our lands, kill them with chemicals or deforest them, they are made…
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Small Scale Composting
Organic waste comprises an estimated 20-40% of the solid waste stream that ends up in landfills. Organic matter breaks down…
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Mycelium and Soil
Life as we know it would be much different if it weren’t for the mysterious and miraculous mycelium. Such an…
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