by Happy Gardener | Aug 29, 2024 | Edibles, Organic Compost, Soil & Compost, Vegetables
Believe it or not, it’s the perfect time to start prepping your garden soil for a bountiful vegetable harvest. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, getting your soil ready is perhaps the most important garden task you can tackle to set...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 25, 2024 | Organic Compost, Soil & Compost, Soil Building
We recently hosted a great Composting 101 class with Karen Gardner, BCMG and vegetable specialist, and came away with some great tips for how to easily make your own compost. Easy is the key here. We are not diving into anything too complicated. The consensus of the...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 15, 2023 | Organic Compost, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments
When you add organic matter to garden soil, it supports the growth of microorganisms and helps retain moisture. The organic matter in your soil also provides nutrients for plants, improves your plants’ ability to absorb nutrients and water, and makes it easier...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 5, 2021 | Fall Garden, Organic Compost, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Building
What do you need to be ready for the fall garden season? A little prep and some forethought could be all it takes. The following article addresses a few timely gardening tasks in the landscape and in your vegetable gardens that will have you ready and raring to go for...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 23, 2021 | Organic Compost, Soil & Compost
Have you noticed lately how we’ve been urging you to understand the importance of feeding your soil with compost and other rich, organic material? We hope you know by now that offering your plants an environment full of nutrients is the best shot you have to achieve...
by Rainbow Gardens | Jan 26, 2021 | Organic Compost, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Soil & Compost, Soil Amendments, Soil Building
Year after year, and this year will be no different, we remind you that garden soil preparation is the most crucial step to successful gardening. Whether you are filling up a raised bed for veggies or building a new perennial bed, well prepared soil is key. Our native...
