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Don’t throw away that fish waste!

Published on August 4, 2014
Composted fish waste can be an added resource for your garden.
Composting in community gardens

Published on July 3, 2014
Some simple best management practices can reduce problems and provide great compost when managing compost in urban farm and community garden settings.
Home gardeners can compost to build soil organic matter and smart soils

Published on June 26, 2014
Make use of fallen leaves, kitchen vegetable scraps and other yard residue or waste to make stable compost for your vegetable garden.
Soils for gardeners: Unlocking the secrets to the living component of a healthy soil

Published on May 28, 2014
A close look at soil biology helps gardeners understand how routine garden practices may tip the balance of a healthy soil.
Maintaining warm soils during a cold summer

Published on May 20, 2014
Consider these smart ways to keeping soils warm and warm-season vegetables healthy during a colder-than-normal summer.
Determine soil temperatures before planting vegetables for improved results

Published on May 12, 2014
Make use of a vegetable’s seed germination requirements to get started in the garden.
Build smart soils using mulch, composted organic matter and reducing tillage

Published on May 7, 2014
Learn steps for smart soil building right in your backyard or vegetable garden.
Provide for your garden soil and it will provide for you

Published on April 3, 2014
Plan for improvements to your vegetable garden soil now.
Managing organic food waste in your business

Published on March 18, 2014
Adding food waste to your already successful waste and recycling management practices can result in additional cost recovery and creating a beneficial reusable soil product: compost.
Thinking of drowning your Christmas tree?

Published on January 10, 2014
Be aware that the intentional placement of trees in a lake or stream to create fish habitat requires a permit from the State of Michigan.