When it comes to successful gardening in raised beds, one often overlooked but incredibly beneficial practice is planting cover crops. Cover crops are like the unsung heroes of the gardening world, working quietly beneath the soil's surface to improve its health, prevent erosion, suppress weeds, and enhance nutrient availability. In this article, we will explore the best cover crops for raised beds to help you make the most of your gardening efforts. Why Cover Crops for Raised Beds? Before … [Read more...]
Cover Cropping for Soil Improvement: A Natural Solution
One of the worst things you can do for the health of your soil is to clean up spent plants and debris in fall and let the soil sit in the open all winter. It is also a recipe for a disastrous amount of weeds in the spring. At the very least you should cover with mulch or cardboard but there are other things you can do that are very beneficial. The health of your garden or farm's soil is the foundation of successful and sustainable agriculture. Over time, soil can become depleted, lose its … [Read more...]
Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: Sustainable Solutions for Hunger, Poverty, and Climate Change
In a world grappling with the challenges of hunger, poverty, and climate change, agroecology and regenerative agriculture offer promising solutions. These principles and ideas have gained momentum as we recognize the urgent need to transform our agricultural systems into sustainable and resilient models that nourish both people and the planet. Agroecology can be understood as the science and practice of applying ecological principles to agricultural systems. It emphasizes the … [Read more...]
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