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Tag: nutrient cycling

  • Constructed Wetlands Primer For Black & Greywater Treatment

    What Are Constructed Wetlands? Constructed wetlands are built to use biology in the purification and clarification of blackwater and greywater effluents generated by human settlement. They are built to mimic the function of actual wetland ecologies, but in a way to prevent premature discharge of effluent waters to the environment. Where Are Constructed Wetlands Appropriate?…

  • Primer On Green Septic Systems

    What Are Green Septic Systems? Green septic systems utilize aerobic biology to fully digest and break down sewage effluent, utilizing it as a fertilizer to grow valuable herbaceous and woody biomass. What Are The Components Of A Green Septic System? A green septic system utilizes traditional greywater and blackwater collection plumbing, a traditional septic tank…

  • Biosolids: America’s Dirty Secret ~Epi-067

    Today is an expose about one of America’s dirty secrets – we’re talking about the nation wide biosolids program. Supposedly its a great way to beneficially cycle a “renewable resource” to help fertilize crop fields, protect water sheds and keep people healthy. In reality, its anything but – and we know from first hand knowledge…

  • DIY Soil Fertility – Part 3: Compost Tea

    What Is Compost Tea? Compost tea is nutrient and microbe rich liquid that is aerobically brewed to maximize the number of beneficial microbes, fungi and bio-available nutrients for the soil food web and plants. Basically it’s an immune-boosting, growth-enhancing, nutrifying power drink for your garden! Why Brew Your Own Compost Tea? The benefits of regular…

  • Nutrient Cycling For Homesteads ~Epi-017

    Today’s episode is all about cycling nutrients on your homestead to build rich, healthy, fertile soils that can’t help but be productive. Soil fertility IS the number one asset a sovereign homestead can have. Indeed it’s just about impossible to sovereign without it! Join me today for a high level overview of the different methods…

  • 013 – DIY Charcoal And Biochar For Homestead Use

    Today’s show is a great primer for those of you new to the concept and practice of making charcoal and biochar. We will cover: What is charcoal vs. what is biochar? The MANY things you can do to increase your homestead productivity with charcoal AND biochar HOW to make your own charcoal – we’ll cover…