Today I did something scandalous. I bought fertilizer, and I even put it around some of my plants.
DUN DUN DUN.
This is scandalous because part of the reason I am so interested in growing my own food is to avoid eating food contaminated with toxic chemicals. However, the chemicals I applied today are not toxic, as far as we know.
Often, it's necessary to add artificial fertility to a permaculture forest garden until the garden has grown-up enough that it can provide its own renewing fertility. Seeing as installing is happening now and maturity won't happen for a while, I think it makes sense to give my plants a boost, increasing their success and that of the entire garden ecosystem.
Also, it gives me a chance to evaluate the effectiveness and possible side effects of the fertilizer, and pass that experiential knowledge onto YOU, dear reader!
You're welcome.
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