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Free Fertilizers Within Reach

WesternGardener, contributor | April 22nd, 20117 comments

Banana peels, used coffee grounds, and eggshell tea make for some free fertilizers that plants really love.

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Organic Fertilizer Sources for the Garden

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | May 19th, 20105 comments

Here's a list of some organic fertilizers that you may want to have on hand.

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What Does NPK Mean?

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | May 15th, 2010

Here's the short answer.

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QUESTION: Fishy Fertilizers - Is Mercury a Concern?

fmarabate, member | April 20th, 20102 comments

After reading about fish-based fertilizers in Volume 3 of Grow magazine, I began to wonder if mercury contamination was a concern. I know that when eating fish, mercury can be an issue. Is this also...

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Give Your Garden a Seaweed Boost

KitchenGardenerMag, archive | March 19th, 20091 comment

Like a spring tonic, seaweed invigorates your plants and enriches your soil. Learn what it does, and how and when to apply it for best results

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The Sludge Report: Using Recycled Municipal Wastewater Solids as a Soil Amendment

KitchenGardenerMag, archive | March 14th, 2009

Should you put compost derived from wastewater solids on your kitchen garden? The answers are hard to come by, but the questions are worth asking.

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Fertilizing: It's Mainly About Nitrogen

KitchenGardenerMag, archive | January 17th, 2009

Of all the components of fertilizer, nitrogen is the nutrient that plants need most. Learn about its role in plant growth and and how to evaluate the various organic and non-organic sources.

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