Richard Spencer
Here I will curate and collect the top useful articles on what on the market at the moment and will give a review of what to get .
And by adding your views and sharing we will provide a better insight to both the grower and the amateur
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Research shows that biochar made from plant fodder and even chicken manure can be used to scrub mercury from power plant emissions and clean up polluted soil. The big question is whether biochar can be produced on a sufficiently large scale to slow or reverse global warming.
Written by Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy this is first edition.. the second edition with photographs will be released soon..
Uploaded by Oregon State University on 2013-10-28.
On February 15th, I'll be starting an indoor biochar trial, in which I'll compare plants grown in a potting mix that includes biochar versus the same plants grown in a similar potting mix with no biochar.
Biochar, the solid product of biomass pyrolysis, can be used as a soil amendment to stabilize metals in contaminated soils. The effects of biochar on the mobility of metals in soils are, however, poorly understood.
Gardening groups to get £50,000 to encourage use of peat-free growing media 16 January 2014 In an initiative by the RHS and Defra, £50,000 is being made available to help community gardening groups use less peat-based growing media.
Playbark, Mulch, Landscape and Equestrian Products from Melcourt Industries. Specialists in the supply of Compost, topsoil, walk ,play and bark surfaces. Supplied for the grower, equestrian, filtration and reptile bedding markets.
Latest News & Developments EGU 2014: Strategies for Effective Soil Carbon Sequestration The proposed session for the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference 27th April-2nd May 2014 has been approved. The deadline for submission of abstracts is JANUARY 16th. The drivers for research of biochar, charcoal and wildfire PyC research differ in their context and history.
Have you ever been confused on what to buy now since the Department of Environment Food & Rural Affairs ie DEFRA along with the Royal Horticultural society are calling out to us gardeners & Horticulturist For Peat sake Choose another compost Well I'm here to ease your worries as I have done extensively researched each…
Here is extensive guide to the different types of mulching material you can buy whole sale ie that come in big bags
Here is an awesome guide from Mr -fothergills on how to make your own compost
Here is awesome guide on how to make your own seed starting compost from MR Fothergill
What's in the different types of compost? Should you use potting, multipurpose or seed compost? Get expert explanation and tips.
Which compost is best for pots and container displays? GIve your plants the best start, by following this video guide from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Compost is nutrient-rich material that can transform your soil and give plants a dramatic boost. Get composting today with this handy guide!
Succulents require well-draining soil that allows air to circulate around the roots. Without these qualities, succulents are prone to rot, which often results in the death of the plant. Although commercial potting mixtures for succulents are readily available, making a potting mixture ensures the quality of the mixture and provides flexibility for experimentation. Depending on the size of the batch, combine ingredients in a large bowl, bucket, bushel basket or clean garbage can.
Here is a collection of my favorite articles I have curated over the past few years
