Although the practice of making solid blocks of soil for growing seeds isn’t new (it may go back over 2000 years), soil blocking has gained popularity in the last few years. It’s not a complicated ...

As we head into spring, the most common way to start off new seedlings is in a classic plastic seed tray. However, there's a plastic-free alternative that could make for much stronger plants. Soil ...

Soil blocking is a simple, space-saving way to start seeds without plastic trays. Here's everything you need to know to try ...

Stop buying seed starting pots and start using a soil blocker for your starts! In this webinar we cover how to: Create your own soil block recipe Avoid unsustainable products Sterilize soil — because ...

Garden supply companies have been offering ways of reducing single-use plastics such as those six-packs that are sold everywhere. You can make your own soil blocks using a little metal press that ...

As a permaculturist student of regenerative agriculture and holistic nutrition, who also has considerable N-of-1 experience with pesticide sensitivities, I feel confident in surmising that investing ...

The Brunswick County planning board is scheduled to consider four proposed residential developments at its meeting on Monday, March 9. The community is invited to stop by and pick up two trees per ...

Garden soil is dense and heavy, which is fine when it's in an outdoor garden. But when you put garden soil into a container it compacts into a brick like state, losing pore space, the pockets of air ...

Thinking about starting seeds indoors? Proper timing, light and watering can make the difference between lanky seedlings and sturdy transplants.