Blog Posts — Organic Matter

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (3 minute read)  You don’t need to buy organic dandelion greens at the market if you have them growing in your yard! Make sure no one is applying herbicides, and it isn’t in an area prone to overspray from any other source. Avoid harvesting from near the road as well to avoid exposure to runoff or other pollutants. Beginning early in the growing season and harvesting regularly is an excellent method of natural management.  Sauteed or braised dandelion greens are great. There’s lots of recipes online if you haven’t tried them before. Cook...

Basic Closed-Loop Composting By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (4 minute read) Introduction Did you know fall is the perfect time to start a compost pile? There are so many benefits of composting, and setup can be as simple as a single pile in the back of your yard. You can use some wire mesh and stakes to fence it in, or buy a compost bin. All those leaves, pumpkins, and garden cleanup are great additions to a new compost pile.  Organic Matter When it comes to improving soil conditions in your lawn & garden, “add organic matter” is...