Please don't mind the whistling sound in the background. Our wood stove likes to sing a tune while it heats up. If you want to learn more about how to conduct soil tests at home, please visit https://midwestlabs.com/resources/product-sampling-guides Scroll down the page to the "Soil Sampling Pocket Guide" and the "Soil Testing Methods Reference Sheet"
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Topics Covered:
Vole pest pressure in greenhouses, their behavior and how to combat their destructive nature.
Organic approved pest management methods
Unexpected pests and their love for beets
Safe composting of fresh animal manure & human health considerations
The acronym NPK - Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium concentration in fertilizer
Nitrogen - Soluble vs. Insoluble
Producing safe compost
Spontaneously combusting compost
Egg shells - Making soluble calcium fertilizer OR composting them
Unhealthy hens pull Calcium from their bones
USDA Organic Eggs - Are strictly vegetarian diets good for chickens?
The need for young people to enter the agricultural industry
Are raised beds appropriate for your locale?
Soil testing for at-home gardening