Homesteading in Hawaii

There's different opinions out there about using fresh manure in the garden. So I'd like to explore this topic a tad. I can only spe...

Mini fertilization. This is a method I've come to prefer over periodic macro fertilization (applying fertilizer when the growing bed is ...

"P" wrote in......."I have a question. I think I’ve seen you mention "fermented urine” perhaps twice in the time I’ve be...

I've fielded several questions about using manures on my gardens. One recurring worry is about being fearful of applying too much nitrog...

Sam K emailed me recently about wood ash. Since I'm running a woodstove, he wanted to know what I do with the ashes.  First let me say, ...

What's this chelation thing that I'm doing with urine? And why? The "why" part is that I'm adding plant nutrients to t...

left: pure ohia ash                  right: 50% ash & 50% bone Wood ash is a valuable item, in my opinion. I use it for the garden ...

Most peoples' first response to the idea of using urine is "yuck"! Even my own husband considers urine to be some sort of toxi...