Short on space? No problem! With some careful pre-planning, you can turn a small space into a garden that grows fresh produce all season long. Here are some practical tips for making the most of a tiny plot: 1. Follow the sun. Make sure you track sun and shade patterns before you prepare your site….
On Earth Day (and every day), let’s take a moment to appreciate the soil beneath our feet. Soil makes up the outermost layer of our planet—it’s the living skin of our Earth It takes Mother Nature over 500 years to form one inch of topsoil, the most productive layer of soil Soil scientists have identified over…
A naturally occurring mineral and the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust, silicon is everywhere. The problem is, only a small fraction in our agricultural soils is soluble and plant-ready. In a previous blog post, we discussed the many benefits of silicon to soil health and human health. Here we discuss its role…
Cascade Minerals Remineralizing Soil Booster is derived from finely milled volcanic basalt and nothing more. With no synthetic chemicals or man-made additives, our rock dust is approved for use in organic production. Yet we’ve noticed puzzled expressions when people see silicon dioxide (SiO2) listed as an ingredient. “Hey, isn’t this supposed to be an all-natural…
