…cardboard. Some of the don’ts include: not using fast acting fertilizers, not composting diseased plants, never applying chemical loaded water, herbicides, or pesticides. Even fertilizers labeled for organic use can…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…in need and 659 tons of excess food to farm animals from its eighteen stores located throughout California. Additionally, Sprouts diverted 793 tons of food trimmings and scraps to composting…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…is aimed at educating and encouraging the agricultural community to consider the adoption of on-farm solutions that improve nutrient management, soil health, irrigation management and on-farm composting. The CDFA programs…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…to tackle together: hedgerows to house pollinators and beneficial insects; cover crops, composting and crop rotation to revive the depleted soil; grassed waterways and underground outlets to help with erosion,…
Ways to Waste Less Food
…to see if your city offers community composting services. You could also donate what you don’t use, whether its a canned or a non perishable food item. I’m Cathy Isom……
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…out imperfect produce, or asking for composting bins to be installed at an office or community center. Secretary Ross discusses Food Waste Prevention Week For more information on how to…
Other Uses for Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
…Land of Ours. Coffee grounds and gardening go together naturally. Whether you are composting with coffee grounds or using used coffee grounds around the yard, you will find that coffee…
Coffee Grounds for the Garden
…keeping them from later ending up in a landfill, coffee grounds could benefit your plants and your garden. Composting coffee grounds is as easy as throwing the used coffee grounds…
How to Build Your Own Tomato Cages
…great tip for growing tomatoes well in cages is to put a five-gallon composting bucket in the center of the cage. Drill a few holes in the sides of the…
Turkey Leftovers. What to do?
…whenever possible. Make sure to rinse out cans and jar and paper products and put them in their respective recycle bins. For information and tips on composting and recycling for…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
…multiple panel discussions. The first series of discussions will focus on soil incorporation, power production, composting and other alternatives to dispose of waste. The afternoon sessions will take place after…
Insects Beneficial for Your Garden or Farm
…weight in aphids, and the adult ladybugs devour pests. Assassin bugs and ground beetles are excellent hard workers, too. Black Soldier Flies are great for composting and also deterring more…
Red Worm Composting Benefits
Cathy Isom fills us in on the benefits of red worm composting and how to get started. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Red Worm Composting Benefits If…
Egg Shell Uses
…egg shells for the trash or composting pile. Instead of tossing them out, here are some ways to reuse them. Egg shells can be an excellent calcium and mineral-rich additive…