Category: effective microorganisms and bokashi
How Effective Microorganisms Improve Soil Health and Plant Growth
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A Powerful Tool for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Crop Yields Effective Microorganisms has a significant impact on soil health and plant vigor. These helpful microbes make nutrients more accessible to plants, break down organic matter, and generally enhance the soil’s natural fertility. When you use these microorganisms, you’re building a…
The 5 Best Organic Amendments to Regenerate Soil
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Soil is the foundation of life, but years of intensive farming, construction, erosion, or neglect can leave soil depleted and lifeless. Therefore, these soils need help. Soil amendments are materials added to affect the structure of the soil. They are not specifically fertilizers, but can have nutrients. Regenerating soil—restoring its…
Urban Regenerative Gardening
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Optimizing Small Areas with Regenerative Techniques Urban regenerative gardening is a powerful way to transform urban spaces into vibrant green areas. Practices that improve soil health and promote biodiversity can help create a sustainable garden that enhances both the environment and well-being. Whether in a backyard, community plot, or even…
Building Living Soil with Bokashi: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Living soil means self-sustaining, self-balancing soil that is full of life. Microorganisms and organic matter make living soil. Bokashi is about applying microorganisms and organic matter. Introduction to Bokashi and Living Soil Living soil is full of life. It’s home to bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, and more. All of these…
Fermented Organic Matter aka Bokashi
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Bokashi is an innovative, anaerobic fermentation process that offers a superior alternative to traditional composting. Bokashi meaning: Rooted in Japanese agricultural practices, “bokashi” translates to “fermented organic matter.” Unlike thermophilic composting, which relies on aerobic microbial activity and high temperatures, bokashi utilizes a specialized blend of beneficial microbes to break…
