The Mindful Blog — Fertilizer

With cooler weather approaching, fall gardening offers a prime opportunity to extend your harvest and keep your beds productive. Prepping for autumn crops isn’t just about planting—it’s about optimizing soil health, timing, and technique to set your garden up for long-term success. Here's a detailed breakdown of how I approach fall garden prep to get the most out of the season. 1. Transitioning to Fall Crops For many of us, fall crops are already in progress. If you’ve started your seeds, now is the time to begin transplanting seedlings into your beds. Cool-weather crops like broccoli, kale, and carrots thrive...

The true game-changer lies in nourishing your soil. This week, we're shining the spotlight on Feather Meal—a slow-releasing, all-natural fertilizer that your garden is going to love. What Is Feather Meal? Feather meal is made from hydrolyzed, dried, and ground poultry feathers. These feathers are primarily made of keratin, a fibrous protein that is rich in nitrogen. Feather meal is perfect for heavy feeders and long-season crops. Some great heavy feeder & long-season crops are: -Peppers-Squash-Eggplant-Tomatos-And more!   Why Use Feather Meal & How to Apply It Unlike quick-release synthetic fertilizers, feather meal offers a slow, steady supply of nitrogen...

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden, and as a friend to Mindful Farmer, you already know that organic is the way to go. But are you familiar with the incredible benefits of worm castings? What is Worm Castings? Worm castings are the end-product of a specialized composting process called vermicomposting. Earthworms break down organic waste into a nutrient-rich compost teeming with beneficial microorganisms and micronutrients. These castings are not just waste; they're black gold for your garden! Pretty cool, right?   How it benefits the soil The organic matter and beneficial microbes in worm castings stimulate plant...