by gardmin | Oct 20, 2020
Nature builds soil from the top down, and then from the bottom up. From the top, fallen plant debris. But from the bottom, nature has a hidden half that is often forgotten. Microbes, short for microorganisms, work to break down organic matter. There are more microbes...
by gardmin | Oct 20, 2020
Facilitating healthy soil is hands down the most important aspect of sustainable gardens and landscapes. By the end of this section, you’re going to be thinking “Geez I thought this was green gardening, not soil building”, but as you’ll come to realize, soil is the...
by gardmin | Oct 20, 2020
In almost all cases, it is best to use an organic Slow-Release Fertilizer. Slow-Release means it will feed the soil all year, as opposed to most synthetic fertilizers that are available. And when I say feeding the soil, that is important, because I’m not just saying...
by gardmin | Oct 20, 2020
Be Inclusive, Not Exclusive. In general, the most sustainable thing we can do when it comes to pest management is to be inclusive, rather than exclusive. Obviously, everyone has their own level of tolerance with this, but the fact is, nature consists of a highly...
by gardmin | Oct 20, 2020
Another solution is to plant Pest and Disease Resistant Varieties of the plant you’d like to grow. You’ll want to read up on the pest and disease problems most common in your area. The Snohomish County Master Gardeners can be an excellent resource for that. Note that...
