copyright reserved 2011

copyright reserved 2011

Wednesday 25 May 2011

gently does it



I read the following quote recently on Martha's Whole living site and for once couldn't argue. Healthy soils simply means healthy plants and food. What is good for the earth is good for us! No brainer!
Good fertilisers help ensure that your soil stays healthy. Yet applying too much, especially at the wrong time of year, will cause runoff, leading to groundwater pollution. Additionally, nitrate-based fertilisers (which are synthetic) often contain a high salt index that can cause root burning and dehydration. The alternative is to use organic gardening products judiciously. (To gardeners, the terms "organic" and "natural" mean products derived from a plant, animal, or mineral source, not those containing USDA-certified organic materials.) Organic fertilisers won't dry or burn your soil; they will rehabilitate soil quality and improve the general health of your garden. 

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