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Soil Society
Backyard Alchemy: Transforming Soil into Sustainability
Soil Society connects you with the secrets of gardening and soil care that people have known for centuries.
We mix old wisdom with new science to help you live a greener, more self-sufficient life.
Here, you’ll learn how to grow your own food and take care of the earth, using tips and tricks passed down through time. It’s about getting back to basics and sharing knowledge that helps us all live better with nature.
From the Blog
Subsoil Sampling: How Varda and the EU’s €6 Million Project are Revolutionizing Subsoil Sustainability
Key TakeawaysWe aim to:Explore how subsoil sampling is transforming soil health in Europe, with Varda leading the charge in the EU’s €6 million DeepHorizon project.By focusing on subsoil's role in carbon storage, water retention, and nutrient cycling, the initiative...
DIY Aerated Static Pile Composting: Comprehensive Setup and Management
Composting can be a physically demanding process, especially when manual turning is required. For those with physical limitations, like elbow injuries, traditional methods can be impractical. This is where aerated static pile composting comes in. By using a blower to...
Outdoor Compost Bin: Transformative Tips for Golden Success
In a world where sustainability is increasingly on our minds, the challenge of reducing kitchen and garden waste presents a wonderful opportunity. Not just an issue of waste management, this challenge is a call to enrich our soil and our environment. The sight of...
Maintaining Healthy Soil: Transform Your Garden with Expert Tips
Every gardener and farmer knows the heartache of soil that just won't cooperate, especially when faced with the intimidating task of planting in heavy, unyielding clay. The frustration of seeds failing to sprout or plants struggling to thrive due to poor soil...
White Fungus on Plant Soil: Quick, Natural Solutions
Discovering white fungus on plant soil in your garden can be worrisome at first, but it's a manageable and common gardening issue. Rather than being a sign of major trouble, this situation leads to a closer look at our gardening practices and the balance of our...
Little White Bugs in Soil: Smart Tips for a Glorious Garden
Discovering little white bugs in soil in your garden can cause concern at first. These tiny inhabitants play important roles in your garden's soil conditions—some being friends and others foes to plant health. Identifying which is which and understanding how to manage...