How to Dilute Urine for Plant Fertilizer: Tips and Suggestions?
I'm looking into using my urine as a fertilizer for my potted plants, specifically garlic, lavender, rosemary, chives, and sage. I typically urinate around 200-400ml each time. How…
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Best Ways to Fill a Large Raised Planter with Soil?
I've built a sizeable raised planter (8 x 0.5 x 0.5m) that's essentially just a frame sitting on the lawn, without a bottom. I'm looking for the best…
What Can I Use Instead of Crocks in My Plant Pots?
As someone who's just starting out with gardening, I don't have any broken pots on hand. I'm looking for alternatives to crocks that I can place over the…
How Can I Keep My Overcrowded Raised Bed Healthy for Next Year?
I've been watching a lot of videos about super stuffed raised beds, where gardeners pack in as many plants as possible to prevent weeds and make the most…
How to Safely Sterilize My Homemade Seed Starter Mix?
I've always thought it's not a good idea to bring outside soil inside due to potential bugs and pests. I'm planning to create my own seed starter mix…
How Deep Do Mustard Seeds Grow?
I just bought some mustard seeds to grow for a charity sale coming up soon. Since seed compost can be pricey, I want to use only what I…
Is Making Fertilizer with Banana Peels and Oats Worth It?
Hey everyone! I've come across a method for making fertilizer using boiling water, banana peels, and oats, which is said to be rich in nitrogen and potassium. I'm…
Is Store-Bought Composted Manure the Same as Well-Rotted Manure?
I'm getting my raised bed ready for planting collards in September, and I came across advice saying I should mix in some 'well-rotted' manure 1-2 months before planting.…
Why Isn't My Veggie Garden Thriving? Is It the Compost?
I'm beginning to suspect that my compost might be causing some problems in my veggie garden this year. I live in Zone 8b, Oregon, in the Willamette Valley.…
Using Miracle-Gro and Compost: Should I Switch to Organic Fertilizer?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm relatively new to gardening and I've been using Miracle-Gro shake and feed regularly for my vegetable garden, along with adding compost at the end…
Is My Nursery's Soil Mix Comparable to Mel's Mix for Square Foot Gardening?
I'm setting up some new raised beds this year, and my local nursery has a special blend they're suggesting. I'm curious if it compares to Mel's Mix or…
How Does Peat Content in Store-Bought Compost Affect Mel's Mix?
I've been making Mel's Mix for a few years now, using equal parts compost, peat moss, and vermiculite. Initially, my garden beds became super hydrophobic due to a…
Oops! Only One Type of Compost in My Mel's Mix – What Now?
I'm a first-time Square Foot Gardening (SFG) enthusiast and recently filled my 4x8 bed with Mel's mix. However, I just realized I made a mistake by only using…
How to Reuse and Amend Soil in Containers and Grow Bags?
I'm getting ready for my second growing season and will be reusing soil for the first time. I'm curious about the best way to amend it for containers…
How Can I Clean Up Plastic from Compost in My Yard?
About a year ago, I mixed some soil with compost to enhance my native meadow, but it turned out to be filled with junk like glass, cans, and…
Just Moved In and Want to Start a Vegetable Garden – Need Help!
Hey everyone! I just moved into a place that has a raised garden bed and an in-ground garden, and I want to start my own vegetable garden. I'm…
Best Natural Homemade Fertilizers for Tomatoes?
I'm looking for natural homemade fertilizers that can really boost the growth of my tomatoes. I live quite a distance from the nearest store, so store-bought options aren't…
Am I Choosing the Right Soil Mix for My First Raised Bed Garden?
Hey everyone! I'm diving into gardening for the first time this year and I'm super excited! I'm trying to finalize the soil mix for my raised beds and…
How Can I Improve My Clay Soil for Vegetable Gardening?
Hey everyone! I've got six raised garden beds that are open to the ground below. We filled them with what turned out to be poor quality soil about…
Best Soil Additives for First-Time Gardeners?
I'm completely new to gardening and planning to start planting soon! I have a garden with older soil that seems okay, but I'm unsure what to add to…