…several notable practices that had a significant impact. Composting, cover cropping, installation of pollinator hedgerows, and implementing no-till approaches have been critical in address climate concerns. Farmers and ranchers have…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…particular practice. The changes made to the nearly 60 practices affect a wide range of different practices. Some irrigation water management practices have been updated, along with standards for composting…
Winter Composting Tips You Should Know
Some winter composting tips you should know about. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just because the winter weather sets in that doesn’t mean the composting should stop….
Keeping Your Kitchen Waste Out of the Landfill
…lot of these things can be recycled or re-used and kept out of the landfill. If you’re not into composting or vermicomposting biodegradable stuff, you can always bury it or…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…rain),” Martin said. “Composting is more of a sure bet.” Bowles Farm is experimenting with using a native plant cover crop. “Native plants are designed to grow when we get…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
…August: Pruning, composting, and checking for unwanted critters that may be snacking on your harvest, such as the tomato horn-worm. Stop applying fertilizer to perennials, shrubs, and trees — they’re…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
A beginner’s guide to composting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Home composting is a win-win activity. Not only is it a sustainable way of disposing of kitchen…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
A recent decision by the State Water Resources Control Board will allow for composting on California farms. After more than five years of negotiations, the State Water Board has adopted…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…volunteer, donate and more. In San Bernardino County, UC Cooperative Extension is offering online classes twice a week on topics including growing food, sustainable landscaping, composting and pest management. For…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…from cover cropping, composting, mulching, no-till, anything that’s going to improve their soil health we’ll be doing from a whole orchard approach,” said Trina Walley, ESRCD District Manager. “Then we’ll…
How to Tell if Your Compost is Ready
…Your Compost is Ready Composting is one way many gardeners recycle garden waste. Shrub and plant trimmings, grass clippings, kitchen waste, etc., can all be returned to the soil in…
Making a Quick Compost Using Autumn Leaves
…Compost Using Autumn Leaves Leaf compost is a great way to use fallen leaves. A good leaf for composting has high nitrogen and calcium levels but low lignin levels, as…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
Composting is critical to your soil health, and gardening. Cathy Isom has a list of some things you shouldn’t throw into the compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land…
Build Compost Without a Compost Bin
…we need to be composting our kitchen scraps, utilizing our lawn trimmings, and making the most of what’s biodegradable (like cardboard boxes, newspapers, and so on). There’s just something about…