Monthly Archives: January 2011

Composting, and vermicomposting (vermicasting) are the “big guns” used to release (mineralize) plant nutrients from organic matter, such as food scraps. Some nutrients in food scraps and suspended in the liquid found in food scraps. They only need a small … Continue reading →

Do many of you grow plants because of their content in a specific nutrient supplement, or because they are a functional food ingredient? Many of us take supplements in the form of pills, what if we could be growing them … Continue reading →

What about Synthetic fertilizers? Synthetic (NPK) fertilizers favor quantity over quality, causing plants to produce more structural carbs and less nutritious compounds, in order to grow and compete for light. This affects the plant’s taste and health value. NPK salts … Continue reading →

Kitchens of tomorrow will grow food. Why? To save money, to save time on shopping for food, and to make cooking simple. Recent recessions motivated millions to grow some of their food at home. Besides saving money, imagine if to … Continue reading →