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Remineralize soil through incorporation of volcanic deposits

August 13, 2009 By: Organic Gardener Category: Advice General, Soil Needs

Paramagnetism’s importance on earth and in your garden

Remineralize soil through incorporation of volcanic deposits

Since the beginning of time, nature has remineralized the soils of the earth through volcanic eruptions. Part of the remineralization occurs through a process called paramagnetism.

Paramagnetism is a low energy, physical force that has shown beneficial effects on all forms of life. A significant increase in plant growth and vitality is observed when paramagnetic rock is incorporated into the soil or spread across its surface. (more…)

Word of the day: flea beetle

August 13, 2009 By: Garden Dictionary Category: Garden Dictionary

A tiny dark beetle that feeds on foliage and can do considerable damage to seedlings, particularly in vegetable gardens. When disturbed, these insects hop like fleas.
flea beetle