AquaOptima - Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR)

It’s a common tale. A bed of carrots is seeded, they sprout and start to grow, and a harvest of crisp roots beckons in a few short months. Yet, when it comes time to dig the crop, it’s discovered that some of the carrots have forked, developing multiple roots. The multi-rooted carrots may look a little funny and are harder to clean, but forking doesn’t affect the flavour. So, what causes carrots to fork? The problem: Carrots fork because the growing tip of the root has been im

Yards aren’t created equal. Some are beautifully flat and easy to work with, but others may be set on a sloped surface going either up or down. Without doing major terraforming, you’re stuck working with the landscape you’ve got. Thankfully, building a raised bed on a slope is an option, and there are multiple ways to do it! Depending on how steep the grade is where you’d like to place your raised beds, different variations may be necessary. You’ll have to do some digging and leveling no matte

Is it a good idea to put a raised bed on concrete? In short, yes… if you do it properly. While most people opt to place their raised beds directly on the soil, more and more people are opting for paved back yards. This is especially true in rental properties, as it’s easier to maintain and doesn’t develop weeds or require regular landscaping visits. Just because your yard has lots of concrete doesn’t mean you can’t garden in it. However, it’s trickier to get

Creative garden bed edging can really make a big difference to the look and feel of your garden. Choosing the right methods and materials is important. In this article, we will look at ideas to separate garden beds and growing areas from other garden zones. We will focus on eco-friendly ideas that will help you create a healthy and sustainable garden.  Choosing Garden Bed Edging There are a number of different things to consider when choosing bed edging for your gar