DEAR JOHN: Horse manure and cow manure are similar in nitrogen content when fresh, but when dried, or “aged,” horse manure is richer, so the first thing to consider when deciding between them is the ...
As we begin our spring garden season, I want to share information over the next few columns on soil amendments. Soil amendments are materials added to soil to enhance its physical and chemical ...
While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...
Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...
MANHEIM, Pa., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kreider Farms, Central Pennsylvania’s favorite producer of farm fresh milk, ice cream, premium eggs, and more, is transforming their recycled manure into ...
Whether you’re a small-time gardener or a big scale farmer growing cover crops like corn and soybeans can benefit you and your soil. Cover crops are referred to as “green manure” because they provide ...
MANHEIM, Pa., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kreider Farms, Central Pennsylvania’s favorite producer of farm fresh milk, ice cream, premium eggs, and more, is transforming their recycled manure into ...