by Walt Benecki | Apr 14, 2024 | Fertilizer, Organic Resource Center
Soils around the country differ due to geology, climate, and historical usage. Soils west of the Cascades are typically in short supply of nitrogen and phosphorous, and is frequently acidic. Boron and sulfur deficiencies are not uncommon. Walt’s P-Patch Custom Blend...
by Walt Benecki | Apr 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
“I don’t know…is there anything you can do”? (The James Cameron film Aliens, 1986) The sooner we can get our thick skulls around the fact that every day actually is Earth Day, the better. This morning, walking the dog, I picked up litter along the short three block...
by Walt Benecki | May 19, 2021 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Our Garden Shop is Open for Walk-in Shopping! Masks are REQUIRED to shop in our lot & store. Hand Sanitizer & Gloves available upon request. Our shop is small, but can hold 2 parties inside (all masked) comfortably while still able to social distance. In some...
by Walt Benecki | Nov 19, 2020 | blog
Nature-Friendly Fall Clean-Up While a leaf-free Winter garden might look pleasant to many folks, retaining some of those pesky leaves is actually extremely beneficial. Leave choice leaf litter in your beds as mulch. Got extra? Try your hand at composting! Have a mower...
by Walt Benecki | Apr 8, 2020 | blog, Organic Resource Center
So you got a soil test…then what? A lot of the information on the reports is clear and easy enough to understand. But when the test report says you need to add (for example) 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, many organic gardeners need a little help. ...
