Chris Dailey
I am a railroad engineer who has a BS in Oceanography. I am an avid researcher on multiple topics including gardening, green energy, politics, and science.
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Leaf Mold: Overlooked Resource for Mulching and Organic NutrientsWhen fall rolls around and you see your neighbor bagging up his leaves to throw away in a landfill, realize that he is throwing away a valuable resource. As an organic gardener, I am always looking for free fertilizer and soil conditioners. -
Soil Fertility: The Foundation to a Successful Organic GardenThere are many soil characteristics ranging from biodiversity, friability, crumb structure, color, depth, etc., that will affect garden yields and overall health.
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Cover Cropping in the Organic GardenWhen growing organically, it is important to realize that the organic method is a balancing act between positive and negative factors in nature. When this balance gets out of order, pests and plant diseases begin to invade your garden.
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Cold Composting and Composting: 2 Distinct Types of Organic CompostThere are two methods of composting for use in an organic garden. One is called hot composting (requiring a pile) and the other is cold composting (vermicomposting).
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Potassium: A Critical Garden NutrientPotassium is one of the three macronutrients needed in large amounts for a successful organic garden.
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No-Dig Gardening: A Wonderful Organic Solution to Poor Soil StructureNo-Dig Gardening is a wonderful organic solution to poor soil structure -
The Gardening Secret for Huge YieldsYou have probably seen ads for a "secret ingedient" in fertilizers for years that promise huge yields. This ingredient is not so secret and is probably found in your pantry.