• #10 Bokashi

    Learn how to use a Bokashi system, a great alternative to the Backyard Food Waste Digester.

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  • #11 Understanding & Addressing Soil Contamination

    Soil contaminants from historical industrial activity may get into or onto our veggies and fruits and have negative health effects over the long term.

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  • #12 Best Practices for Healthy Urban Gardens

    Learn how to avoid contamination of your fruits and veggies.

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  • #13 Compost Tea

    Compost tea boosts the immune system of your garden via the principles of competition, so that high beneficial microbial populations take up available habitat in the garden and leave no room for pathogens.

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  • #14 Winter Gardening

    Learn how to grow veggies all year-round by seeding in June, harvesting in December and managing your soil so it stays nutrient-rich!

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  • #15 Pollinator Stewardship

    Pollinator Stewardship ensures the insects and animals that pollinate much of the produce that we consume are supported.

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  • #16 Rainwater Harvesting

    Sustainable rainwater collection and storage for use in the home and garden helps urban watersheds mimic the function of natural systems.

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  • #17 Understanding Compostable Plastics

    Learn the different between certified compostable products and how to dispose of them accordingly.

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  • #18 Vermin Resistance

    A roadmap to preventing rodents from entering your compost pile.

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