by Splinter Africa | Nov 30, 2024 | Composting & Organic Waste Management
Introduction: Summer is coming, and with it, the heat that can make or break your cultivation efforts. This chapter dives into the importance of using organic mulch in raised garden beds to maintain optimal soil conditions. Why Mulch Matters: Cape Town’s arid climate,...
by Splinter Africa | Oct 9, 2024 | DIY Gardening Projects & Eco-Friendly Techniques, Raised Beds
Welcome to another edition of our chronicles. This time, we are taking a break from vermiculture and compost, and moving further into the garden. Summer is approaching in this part of the hemisphere, and from October to December, I begin the selection process in my...
by Splinter Africa | Aug 13, 2024 | Compost
Soil Extraction and Earthworm Integration By now, we’ve learned what materials we can collect inside the house to start our compost bin. We’ve also covered the basics of organic material collection to fill our compost bin. You might have seen some pictures...
by Splinter Africa | Jul 12, 2024 | Composting & Organic Waste Management
Introduction In the last chronicle, we talked about kitchen scraps and organic material for our compost bin. Today, we’ll discuss the bin that we and basically the entire community use here in our part of Africa. The government supports this initiative, providing bins...
by Splinter Africa | Jul 10, 2024 | Composting & Organic Waste Management
Welcome to the world of outdoor cultivation, where the substrate beneath your plants holds the key to success. Regardless of the size of your garden or the specific strains you choose to cultivate, the quality of your substrate can make all the difference. Here at...
