One of my goals for this year is to make a biogas to run my propane grill, and while doing research for that goal I ran into articles about biochar. Biochar is basically defined as charcoal used for agricultural purposes. We all have probably seen or used charcoal in our BBQ grills, but most of that isn't good for the garden. In fact most of the commercial charcoal we buy at the store is made with chemicals we don't want in our garden bed. Biochar on the other hand is simple to make and is a great amendment to the garden.
Biochar isn't some new soil amendment either, to really find its start we have to go back in time to the ancient amazons. No one is really sure as to how or why the ancients started to make and add the biochar to their farmlands, but even today those farmlands are rich in fertility. What is known is that the biochar helps to retain nutrients and water in the soil, helping to prevent nutrient loss to leaching. This rich farmland is known today as Terra Preta.
Okay you guys, I found all these online and I wanted to put them
up on our blog for us all to buy our organic nonGMO seeds so we can
take money away from Monsanto and grow some great SAFE foods for
households:) If you guys see anything I can add or change in this
list please let me know by posting below or let me know on facebook!
I know lots of us at Home Farm Ideas are always trying to make sure that we do not buy seeds from Monsanto. Don't buy from these seed companies you guys, every time you do you are casting a vote to keep them in "power". As of 2005 Monsanto took over Seminis so they are one now! Monsanto is looking to take over most (if not all) seeds and as of now they are trying hard to control peas, beans, spinach, cucumbers, cabbage, squash, melons, broccoli. They already have a strong hold on tomatoes (75%) and peppers (85%). They make most of there cash from tomatoes and peppers so I say we make sure to buy only organic nonGMO:) Check with other members to see if you can buy or trade seeds with them!
