Gardeners often ask us if there’s any danger associated with using too much of our Cascade Minerals soil builder product, made entirely of mineral-rich volcanic basalt. There are two concepts to keep in mind in regard to this question. The first is solubility. The other is porosity, or structure. Solubility Finely milled volcanic basalt like that in…
Reliable plant growth and healthy yields depend on a balanced combination of nutrients, some of which are made available to plants quickly—and others that are made available over time. That’s what makes volcanic basalt an ideal addition to indoor potting mixes. The slow-release benefits of crushed volcanic basalt make it an effective way to minimize…
Bonsai are natural tree forms in miniature. As an art form, bonsai has been practiced for hundreds of years in China and Japan and there are bonsai enthusiasts all over the world. Unlike trees planted in the ground, bonsai cannot extend their roots in search of essential minerals and nutrients. Instead, they get their nutritional…
By pampering your houseplants with mineral-rich rock dust, they’ll thrive and provide you with enjoyment all year long. Houseplants don’t just add beauty to our indoor spaces. They also provide a variety of positive health benefits by: Humidifying the air By releasing as much as 97% of the water that they take in, houseplants increase indoor…
Mark Brause is the owner of Brause Family Farm, a small-scale organic CSA program in Astoria, Oregon. Always looking for ways to maximize yield using all-natural techniques, Mark knows that one of the best ways to do this is to make sure that the soil is rich in trace minerals. This year, Mark used Cascade…
Ah, August. Summer’s days may be numbered, but it’s not too late to give your garden a late-season boost with some much-needed minerals. Your tomato, cucumber and zucchini plants will be especially grateful and will reward you with their plentiful bounty. Your lawn, on the other hand, may be suffering thanks to a summer that…
We received a testimonial from a grateful customer that made us curious about a plant that many of us know as the Christmas Cactus (also known as the Thanksgiving Cactus or the Holiday Cactus). “At one of the trade shows in Portland, Oregon I purchased a small packet of Cascade Minerals Remineralizing Soil Booster to…
It’s mid-July, and your garden is really cooking thanks to all the long hours of hard work that you put into preparing your soil earlier in the year. Or, maybe you are like many of us—wishing that you had put more time into soil preparation back when the gentle breezes and cool showers of spring…
Rich Affeldt is chief agronomist at Cascade Mineral Products. He’s been spending the long days of summer in a hot and toasty test greenhouse located in Madras, Oregon. Why? To help answer the question, “How much Cascade Minerals Remineralizing Soil Booster should I apply to my garden and containers?” In this short video, Rich explains…
Born with two green thumbs, Diana Brown-Pierce turned her 20 years of nursery experience into her lifelong dream when she opened The Petal Pusher Nursery in 2004 in the small town of Culver in Central Oregon. Word quickly spread of her small nursery off Highway 97 with a local flavor and beautiful hanging baskets. Diana…
