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I have made a lot of biochar for our farm because there are so many valuable uses for it. Here are my favorites. This ditch at the edge of our pig pen gets manure runoff when it rains. Biochar...

Who doesn't like sweet watermelons? Unfortunately, it's not super easy in Michigan. Plant watermelons in early-June for most of Michigan. You may have to wait two additional weeks in the Upper...

I've found that nice, large pumpkins only come with good fertilizer use. The best fertilizer for pumpkins is Trifeca Plus or a good manure. A fertile biochar is also a great option. The most...

I've learned that conventional corn/soy hog feed is not the best option for health, growth, and yields on a pig. Oats Oats have been shown to improve the growth rate of piglets and feeder...

Each year, I grow and sell a wide variety of tomatoes at our local West Michigan farmer's market. I'll go through the heirloom varieties first, then popular hybrid options Marglobe Marglobe...

Is there any real difference between these, or is it just a different label? Garden soil is compost-rich, heavy, drains well, and holds a lot of nutrients. Potting soil is lighter weight,...