Happy New Year from the Providence Farm Family
Happy New Year! This year sure has been a wild ride, and I’m sure we are not the only ones who are ready for 2021! Despite all of the crazy challenges this year has presented …
Pacific Madrone- (Arbutus menziesii)
Out in the Trinities is where you will find an abundance of trees known as madrones. There are also some small pockets of them growing in the very western Sierra Nevadas. I’ve seen them growing …
Cover Crops for Healthy Soil
We always talk about the importance of not leaving your soil bare. In this pic it talks about the benefits of having cover crops. When the soil is bare, it begins to deteriorate. Moisture is …
Mason Jar Soil Test
One of the quickest and easiest soil tests that we use is called the Mason jar test. This is an onsite test we use to determine the approximate ratio of clay to sand in a …
The Importance of Mulch
This is the time of year when everyone is raking leaves off their lawns and making sure their garden beds are nice and tidy. But did you know that having bare soil is actually terrible …
Carbon Farming- Reverse Climate Change
One of the leading causes of climate change is the rising amount of carbon dioxide that is in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide acts as a greenhouse gas that will keep heat in our atmosphere, making …
Hugelkultur- Make Use of Woody Waste
Have you ever heard of hugelkultur? This is a German word that means “hill culture.” Hugelkultur is a technique for managing water and fertilization of planting space by burying wood and making a large mound. …
How to Compost
So you’ve made the decision to start composting. That’s super! But where do you start!? Composting is a very simple process that can immense benefits. By remembering these easy steps, you’ll be making the highest …
Compost Tea Recipe
Compost tea is a great way to add organic fertilization to your garden! It can be applied by spraying on the leaves or pouring into the soil near the roots. Ingredients/Tools needed: Rock dust/Azomite powder …
Sheet Mulching
So you’ve decided you want to plant a vegetable garden where your lawn is. That’s great! But what’s the first step? The most important thing to focus on when building a garden of any kind …