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Don’t Give Up on Your Garden Yet: Why Late-Summer Gardening is the Hero of a Thriving Fall (and Beyond)
Before you write off your garden as a crisped-out wasteland, let’s talk about why this is the season to dig deep—literally and metaphorically.
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DIY Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ): Feeding Your Plants Naturally
If you’ve ever looked at a lush, green garden and wondered how to replicate that vibrancy in your own plants, let us introduce you to a secret weapon from the world of Korean Natural Farming: Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ). It’s an all-natural, nutrient-packed elixir your plants will love, and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Let’s dive into the how-tos, whys, and wow-factor of FPJ.
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An Introduction to Korean Natural Farming: The Art of Working with Nature
When it comes to sustainable agriculture, few methods embody harmony with nature quite like Korean Natural Farming (KNF). This innovative approach combines ancient techniques with modern science to create an eco-friendly system that enhances soil health, increases crop yields, and reduces costs—all without relying on synthetic chemicals.
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How to Collect Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO) for Your Garden – The Organic Gardener’s Guide
Imagine giving your soil a rich diet of local microorganisms that nurture its health, retain moisture, and reduce the need for costly fertilizers. That’s the magic of Indigenous Microorganisms, or IMO, and they’re not only free and natural but also profoundly effective at improving garden soil. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about building your collection box, collecting IMO, and preserving your collection to ensure you’ve got a year-round supply of microbial goodness. Let’s break down each step, making it easy, approachable, and dare I say, quite a bit of fun. Why Collect IMO? Indigenous Microorganisms are microorganisms found naturally in healthy ecosystems, such as forests.…
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Garlic in October: The Real Fall Favorite (Sorry, Pumpkin Spice)
Ah, October—the month where everything smells like cinnamon, cozy sweaters emerge from the depths of the closet, and pumpkin spice reigns supreme. But while everyone else is sipping their lattes and Instagramming their fall décor, we gardeners know the real star of the season: garlic. Why Plant Garlic in October? Planting garlic in the fall is like investing in your future—only without the complicated stock market lingo. When you plant in October, you give your garlic a head start. The cooler temperatures help the cloves settle in without the stress of summer heat, and the winter chill (don’t worry, garlic LOVES the cold) helps them develop strong root systems. Plus,…
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Fish Amino Acid for Organic Fertilizer: How To Make It and Use It
Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is a Korean Natural Farming supplement that is abundant in amino acids and nutrients and therefore has some great benefits for your plants if you are an organic gardener. It’s worth noting that (FAA) Fish Amino Acid and Fish Emulsion are not the same. You can find commercial fish emulsion for purchase on garden store shelves which is made with fishing industry byproducts as well as the byproducts of the fish oil industry. On top of being pricey it also is processed to avoid putrefaction on the shelves, and is thereby lacking in the bacterial microorganisms that are important for plant and soil health. This may…
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The Incredible Benefits of Adding IMO (Indigenous Microorganisms) to Your Garden
IMO is truly like gifting your garden or farm with superpowers. This is especially true when you have less-than-perfect soil conditions. The following photos taken from my own garden are a perfect example of what I mean by this: My pumpkin plant after a couple weeks, planted in heavily compacted clay soil amended with compost and IMO2. (My baby daughter can’t help but touch the luscious leaves—haha!) My second pumpkin plant after a couple weeks, planted on the same day, in the same soil and sunlight conditions, amended with compost but no IMO2. What is IMO? IMO stands for Indigenous Microorganisms, and its purpose is to introduce beneficial, healthy microbes into…
