Last year we tried an experiment, to see if we could increase the output of our worm bins. We added potash to the mix to increase potassium content, but unfortunately, the wood ash killed off a large number of the worms (too alkali, I expect). So we tried shredding up a straw bale and putting… Continue reading Worm Castings
Day: March 27, 2025
Planting out Cold Weather Crops
A tray of brussels sprouts. A tray of celery. A tray of Swiss chard and a tray of cabbage. All the girls are inside, out of the rain. You can see where the cold frame was. Of course, what we didn't know when we planted these out was that there is a storm developing off… Continue reading Planting out Cold Weather Crops