Hands in The Dirt......... Mulch, Worms, Weeds......

It's been a really busy time lately and I haven't had a lot of time to do research on many of the things I want to research.  Tonight however, things have just started presenting themselves.

I will start with a Facebook post that Jim tagged me in.  He made a comment about a neighbor's yard because I have been talking dandelion tincture.  His post included a link to a great page regarding the medicinal qualities of what most consider weeks!  Quite timely.

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I would highly encourage everyone to at least take a peak at the article.

This got me started.......

The next topic this evening became mulch.  I ran into an article on Ruth Stout.  What a gal!  From reading bits and pieces about her experience with mulching, I  purchased her book.

I also did a little investigation on her, Born in 1884 in Kansas,  Her story is amazing!

Ruth Stout's Story from Wikipedia.

This story on Homestead.Org is really good also!
Ruth Stout on Homestead.Org

I can't wait to read the book.  Even the cover looks like my kind of book!

Finally, my last topic of the evening - Worms!  (the mulch led me to the worms).

Below is the article I found the most helpful.  I always knew that worms were good for a garden.  My dad had a massive garden in our back yard and I remember him telling me how good worms were (and the tiny fish I caught  while fishing with my brother.  I was about four and wouldn't let him throw it back in the water. We took it home for my dad's garden. This was my first "mulch" experience).

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I think I see red wigglers in my future!

Evenings like this are so enjoyable to me.  I learn so much and basically get lost in the dirt.

Thanks for letting me share my findings!