AgroThrive Learning Resources – Page 11

2 comments ·Dec 07, 2022

The Importance of Using Biologically Active Fertilizers in the Cooler Months

I think we all can agree that the term “organic” has been one of the most misused words over the last couple decades. Organic labeling on grocery store vegetables and other products has created a considerable amount of confusion as...

1 comment ·Nov 29, 2022

11 Cold-Tolerant Vegetables to Grow in the Fall & Winter Months

Colder weather doesn’t mean your backyard garden has to take a break. There are many cool-season vegetables that can tolerate freezing temperatures. In fact, many of them taste sweeter when they get “bit” with a light frost.Although we love the...

3 comments ·Nov 08, 2022

6 Tips for Growing a Backyard Garden in the Fall and Winter

In talking with many backyard gardeners over the years, I’ve found that a vast majority only plant a spring/summer garden. They get excited every year when they see plants for sale at their local nursery or big box store, and...

2 comments ·Jul 29, 2021

From Food Waste to Fertilizer

Food waste is among the top three biggest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions across the world. This isn’t just the food waste we scrape off the plate into the garbage can after a big meal, but rather the 40-60% of...

3 comments ·Jul 29, 2021

What's a Pre-Digested Fertilizer?

Organic gardeners are faced with many challenges that come with growing food naturally, without the use of chemicals and pesticides. One of the biggest challenges has to do with how we feed our plants, and learning exactly why organic fertilizers...