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Watch This Inspiring Film for Free (Limited Time)

April 29, 2020 By team Leave a Comment

There is a new inspiration documentary that follows the story of a few people who have a quest for healthy food and sustainable farming practices. One is an 8 year old little girl who finds herself wondering why healthy food is not available to anyone of any socioeconomic status. Another case is an urban farmer who has trouble keeping is farm after he comes up with a fast efficient way to produce organic food. The industry tried to stop him. He will keep fighting.

Key Takeaways:

According to UN estimates the earth has less than 60 years of soil left on Earth for farming.
Watch this free inspirational documentary where you can watch an 8-year-old girl’s journey to get healthy food to everyone.
Also in this documentary is an inventor who makes a machine which turns waste into a natural resource that can regenerate dead soil.

“Industrial agriculture is turning our farmland into dead soil at an alarming rate. The Need To GROW is a film about SOLUTIONS for healing our broken food system.”

Ask Gardenerd: Soil Test Kits

April 28, 2020 By team Leave a Comment

Depending on the level of data you are looking to acquire when testing your yard’s soil, you can either purchase a store bought testing kit to use at home, or send out for a chemical lab test. The at-home testing kits look for potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, and potential Hydrogen (pH). The test is conducted by inserting some soil into the testing chamber, and then adding water to activate the test. The more extensive varieties that are done in labs can also test for heavy metals present within the soil.

Key Takeaways:

There are four different levels that store bought soil testing kits test for: nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and potential Hydrogen.
Soil is put into the test chamber, and then water is added in order to activate the testing protocol.
For those who need more extensive testing done for things like hard metals, a chemical evaluation can be submitted to a lab for a more detailed result.

“To test for pH (alkalinity or acidity) you put a soil sample in the test chamber and add water, then add the capsule, which contains chemicals that reveal your pH levels.”

Homemade WEED KILLER: This is how well vinegar, epsom salt, and dishwashing soap works!

April 28, 2020 By team 1 Comment

Many gardeners are looking for a way to minimize the amount of weeds growing in and around their gardens without using any harsh chemicals that can be toxic to the environment. There is fortunately a natural weed killer that you can make with ingredients that are most likely already present in your home. All you need is one gallon of vinegar, one and a half cups of Epsom salt, and two tablespoons of liquid dish soap.

Key Takeaways:

The recipe first calls for approximately one gallon of vinegar, either white or apple cider.
You are also going to want to use one and a half cups of Epsom salt, which can be purchased at local drug stores.
The last ingredient on this list is two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, regardless of brand.

“If you hate weeds in your garden but despise chemicals even more than this homemade weed killer might just be your new best friend! Spray this mixture to immediately begin killing weeds in and around your garden area.”