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,...
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...
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 of the bin...
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...
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...
When I think of organic cultivation, the first thing that comes to mind is substrate. From the beginning of my cultivation journey, I learned from previous generations the importance of producing your own substrate. Producing your substrate is not only beneficial for...