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Burning fields is an old practice that still continues

Posted on July 15, 2019 by tedmanzer

When I first moved to North Carolina, I was surprised farmers were still allowed to burn wheat fields, especially in places where neighborhoods were close. That was twenty-some years ago. Even in the mid-90s, there was a growing group of … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged ash residue, burning wheat fields, crop stubble, encroaching neighborhoods, greenhouse gases, loss of organic matter, lowering long-term natural fertility, no-till, weed seeds, wind direction | 2 Comments

How do we decide about landscape mulching?

Posted on July 10, 2019 by tedmanzer

Most people spread a layer of mulch around their landscape beds. Some even mulch vegetable gardens. With so many types to choose from, it’s often a confusing situation. The main reasons we mulch are to conserve water, suppress weeds and … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged carbon to nitrogen ratio, gravel, hardwood mulch, marble chips, microbes, mulch, organic mulch, pine straw, rubber mulch, volcanic rock, weed seeds, wood shavings | 5 Comments

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Burning fields is an old practice that still continues

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