Category: Bokashi and Compost
Composting For Gardeners
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Essential Techniques for Thriving Gardens Composting is for gardeners who want to enrich their soil naturally and reduce waste. By turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost, gardeners can create a nutrient-rich amendment that benefits their plants. This sustainable practice not only helps the environment but also boosts the…
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…
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…
The Soil Food Web
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Understanding Its Role in Ecosystem Health The soil food web plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. It is a complex network of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals, that work together to create fertile soil and support plant growth. Understanding this web helps explain how nutrients are…
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…
