David Hargrove
An avid outdoorsman, David has a passion for permaculture. He raises chickens and teaches fellow gardeners about self-sustaining ecosystems in their backyards.
How can I tailor my compost tea for chicken health and nutrition?
I'm really excited about improving the health of my chickens while also enriching my garden soil! 🐔 I've been making compost tea for my vegetable gard...
What's the best greenhouse kit for a permaculture setup?
I'm really keen on integrating a greenhouse into my permaculture garden to extend my growing season! 🌱 Living in the Pacific Northwest, I deal with lo...
How do I effectively aerate my compost tea for healthier microbes?
I'm super passionate about making the most out of my compost tea. I’ve been brewing it naturally in my backyard—using kitchen scraps and some of my ch...
Can I use compost from my chickens' waste directly in my garden?
Hey everyone! 🐔 As a proud chicken owner, I’ve got a wealth of chicken manure that I’m trying to incorporate into my gardening practices. I’ve heard m...
How can I balance my compost's nitrogen and carbon levels?
I'm really excited about my composting journey! 🌱 I have a decent setup in my backyard here in Virginia, where I practice permaculture and have raised...
What are the best plants to grow in a greenhouse kit?
Alright, so I've been setting up my greenhouse kit with high hopes of gardening year-round! 🌼 But I’m a teeny bit overwhelmed with the vast options of...
How do I effectively compost chicken waste without attracting pests?
I'm really excited about integrating my chickens' waste into my composting routine! I raise a small flock of happy hens in my backyard in North Caroli...
Is there a specific time of day when compost tea works best?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm constantly experimenting with my compost tea applications, but I’ve been wondering if there’s a 'golden hour' for applying i...
How can I optimize light conditions in my greenhouse kit?
Hey, everyone! I'm loving my greenhouse setup but I'm struggling a bit with light conditions. 🌞 I’ve placed my kit in a semi-shaded area of my garden ...
Can I use compost tea during flowering stages for my plants?
Hey folks! I'm gearing up for the flowering stage of my garden plants, and I'm wondering if I should continue applying compost tea. I usually brew a b...
What should I avoid when making compost tea for seedlings?
I'm starting a new batch of seedlings for my permaculture garden, and I'm thinking about using compost tea to give them a little boost. I've been usin...
How do I manage humidity in my greenhouse effectively?
So, I've recently set up a small greenhouse kit, and I'm super excited about it! I live in a fairly humid area, and I'm finding that maintaining the r...
Can I use my greenhouse for raising chickens too?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm loving my new greenhouse kit and was wondering if it could also double up as a chicken coop?! 🐔 I’ve got a small flock alrea...
What’s the best way to compost during the winter months?
Hi fellow gardeners! As the chilly weather sets in here in Virginia, I’m starting to wonder how I can keep my compost bin active during the winter. ❄️...
How do I layer my compost to optimize airflow?
So, I’m diving deeper into my composting adventures! 😄 I have a large bin set up in my backyard, and I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to la...