Creating local urban forests using the Miyawaki method

30.10.20 Tony Callaghan

We have created a brand new biochar compost, that has been formulated specifically for tree planting as part of a trial with a company called Wild Urban Spaces, which specialises in the Miyawaki method of planting trees.   This planting concept is proven to rapidly introduce...

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What is the best organic fertiliser?

30.10.20 Tony Callaghan

Please read on to find out what the best organic fertilisers are, what to buy and when to use the different options. As a producer/supplier, no surprise, our quick answer to the question is our Biochar Super Compost (SF60).   The internet is littered with poor use of...

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Activated carbon for aquariums - tried & tested – crystal clear!

23.10.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

In our blog exploring the types of activated carbon used in aquarium fish tanks, we suggested that types of wood-based charcoal (biochar) should outperform activated carbon pellets to clarify and remove water discoloration in aquariums.  We have done some testing using reference dye mol...

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How to make the best plant growing media (compost)

23.10.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

This blog looks at how to make the best growing media for germinating seeds, potting on into containers and for use in hanging baskets. (sometimes referred to as: seed compost, compost potting mixes. We look in detail at what ingredients (components) are used in the mix and why. Finally, w...

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What is Compost - types of compost explained

23.10.20 Tony Callaghan

Compost and composting is an extremely wide subject and can prove a little bit confusing at times. Below you will find all the information you need to make the right decision when it comes to selecting the right compost for your garden, whether it’s buying ready-made bags, selecting an additive or m...

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Amazonian Dark Earth - what is it and how do you make it

23.10.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

Amazonian Dark Earth (ADE) also known as Terra Preta (black soil in Portuguese) is highly fertile ancient man-made soil found in areas of the Amazon basin inhabited by humans. They are so fertile, scientists have been researching them in the hope of recreating the long-lost recipe for use in to...

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Soil Probiotics - the use of probiotics to improve soil health and crop yields

22.10.20 Tony Callaghan

Soil Probiotics - What are they? This article is not about the use of soil-based-organisms (SBOs) extracted to make human gut probiotics. Soil Probiotics extends the concept of the good healthy microbiome into the soil-biome. It looks at how to use good soil bacteria to increase crop and pla...

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What is Biochar and how do you use it?

22.10.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

Welcome to our biochar article discussing what biochar is and how to use it as a soil improver to enhance plant, vegetable and crop growth.  Biochar is an expanding subject area - we updated the blog in October 2020. For easy navigation, please use the table of green link...

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Which biochar should you buy?

22.10.20 0 Comments Tony Callaghan

This blog looks at different grades of biochar and the benefits they can bring to soil health and to the garden. Basic Biochar We champion the “basic” (standard) grade of raw biochar that is made from pyrolyzed wood screened below 10 mm pieces and preferably 0-2mm. · Wood-based biochar...

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Biochar mitigates (offsets) climate change

22.10.20 Tony Callaghan

Biochar mitigates climate change Every gardener and farmer can help offset (mitigate) climate change by adding biochar or biochar super compost (SF60) to their soil 1Kg of biochar offsets 3.6 Kg CO2. In this blog, we explore how biochar is used to mitigate climate change. The role of biocha...

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