Blog Posts
Below are a few posts discussing soil health, organic growing tips, and ways to use our products. All our posts are written and designed by staff members to help you stay informed about what we carry and how our products can benefit your garden and flower beds. New posts go up every Wednesday at 8:30 AM, CDT.
How to Support Soil Microbes in Your Garden
Microorganisms are key to soil and plant health in organic gardening. Microbes contribute to nutrient cycling, plant growth, and disease suppression. Without microorganisms in the soil, your plants would have a very difficult time growing. Because microorganisms support plants in numerous ways, we should support these microbial populations. This blog post reviews a few ways to support soil microbes so that your garden can thrive!
Nutrient Cycling: How Soil Microbes Support Plants
Nutrient cycling refers to biogeochemical processes that transfer nutrients like nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus between biotic and abiotic sources. Microorganisms are key players in nutrient cycling process. This infographic reviews how microbes support plants with their roll in nutrient cycling.
Understanding Paramagnetism Within Soil Fertility
Paramagnetism is a term used fairly often in the organic gardening community to describe certain soil additives or a certain quality of soil. It is related to the magnetic properties of metals in the soil, and is believed to influence soil fertility. This blog post explores what paramagnetism means within the context of soil science, and how paramagnetic soil conditioners contribute to soil fertility.