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Whole-Orchard Nutrient Management & On-Farm Composting at Heartwood Farms

Caff

On April 10th, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) hosted a field day at Heartwood Farms in Linden, CA with farmers Franz Eilers and Emma Wade to discuss all things compost and pest management on their biologically-integrated walnut and cherry orchards. The compost created from ground-up walnut prunings and cover crop mowings.

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Blossoming Beauty: Embrace Elegance with Pentas Flowers

Kavya Organic Farm

If your soil is heavy or clay-like, amend it with compost or peat moss to improve drainage. Pruning Pentas can become leggy over time, especially if they are grown in shaded conditions. Prune them back by about one-third in early spring or after the blooming period to promote bushier growth and improve flower production.

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Good Goats Make Good Neighbors

Civil Eats

Happy Goat’s humans also assist by doing some pruning to ensure that clearance extends to six vertical feet. Happy Goat also helps recycle food waste from local school cafeterias, using it to create compost for small school gardens and its farm. Also, plants are sprayed with natural compost extracts instead of harmful chemicals.

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Elegant Evergreens: Unveiling the Allure of Boxwoods

Kavya Organic Farm

This, in turn, provides a food source for birds and other wildlife. Soil Preparation: Before planting, enrich the soil with organic matter like compost. Prepare the soil in the chosen area by adding organic matter such as compost to improve drainage and soil quality. Healthy soil is the foundation of organic gardening.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

It’s a great gateway crop,” says Don DiLillo, owner of Finest Foods in Huntington, New York, for ushering in a new breed of novice farmers. Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods. Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods. Plus, he adds, “I can do farm chores in my pajamas.”

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Mammillaria Spinosissima: An Introduction and Care Guide

Kavya Organic Farm

Pruning and Propagation Mammillaria Spinosissima doesn’t require frequent pruning. Consider organic alternatives: If you prefer using organic fertilisers, you can opt for compost tea or a slow-release organic fertiliser specifically designed for cacti and succulents.

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Mammillaria Spinosissima: An Introduction and Care Guide

Kavya Organic Farm

Pruning and Propagation It doesn’t require frequent pruning. Consider organic alternatives: If you prefer using organic fertilisers, you can opt for compost tea or a slow-release organic fertiliser specifically designed for cacti and succulents. Through potting, ensure you use a pot that has adequate drainage holes.

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