Choosing the Right Mulch: The Wrong Choice Could Kill Your Garden and Hike Up Your Water Bill
A surprising number of gardeners we talk with still aren’t using the right mulch. More surprisingly, some gardeners still aren’t using a mulch at all. So, what’s the value of mulch? A quality mulch is like a carpet of love that shields your soil and plant roots from...
Compost and the Community: Green Efforts in Northern Nevada
As a community, the rule for our collective green thumb is simple: take the stuff that was once alive so we can then transform it into rich, nourishing compost. In a recent article highlighting compost initiatives in the Reno area, Cody Witt, the Strategic Everything...Soil Science: Read Before Installing Your Water Drip System
Accurately watering your plants can be challenging without proper knowledge of soil, climate and other planting factors. As a general rule, too much watering can lead to suffocation of the roots, while too little watering can deplete soil of essential hydration. So...
Organic Matters: Soil Health and Natural Pest Control
Written by: Angela Thomas, NY City Pest Control Soil Degradation and Erosion Soil degradation has become a major concern among many farmers. Degradation can be defined as soil that has been contaminated by: Salinization: the accumulation of soluble salts, causing...
Selecting Plants: Gardening Tips in Northern Nevada
After weeks of nursing your seeds to seedlings, there are bound to be a few seeds that didn’t make it. That’s ok! While the loss may be a “kick in the plants,” buying plants from a nursery is a completely reasonable method to get your garden off to a good start this...
Garden to Table Friends: Companion Planting in Northern Nevada Gardens
It’s no secret, spending time with friends is good for you! But did you know that plants have friends too? Placing compatible plants next to each other allows them to benefit the company. This strategy, known as companion planting, helps deter pests, increase the...
Last Minute Garden Prep: 3 Quick and Dirty Tips From Full Circle
With the recent April showers (and sunny days just around the corner), we’re all eager to get our hands in the ground and finally start gardening. But not so fast! Let’s take a quick look around backyard to make sure your garden is fully prepped to receive new plants....
Can I Plant My Tomatoes Now? When to Plant Tomatoes in Reno and Northern Nevada
Oh yes, it’s April in Northern Nevada … well, technically it’s April everywhere. But, this month always bring furrowed eyebrows to the faces of gardeners in and around Northern Nevada. Why? Because it’s a time of gambling, sort of. See, April could be the month that...Start Seeds in a Recycled Egg Carton. Sow Quinoa Seeds the Easy Way.
With Full Circle Soils & Compost, starting seeds indoors is easy (and largely fool proof). In this brief video, Farmer Craig shows how easy it can be to start seeds in a recycled egg carton. Let’s sow some quinoa seeds!...
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