Articles

What is Compost?

 

Composting Methods & Bins

 

Planning for Water Shortages

A few things you can do to help prepare your plants for possible drought conditions.

What is Mulch?

 

Integrated Pest Management

 

Report on Permaculture Design Course in Nicaragua

Kathy Dang's report on her 2004 monthlong Permaculture design course in Nicaragua on Ometepe Island.

What is a Green roof?

In 2004 Tilth, installed a green roof in our Wallingford demonstration garden. Learn more here!

What is Organic Gardening?

 

Visit a Farm

 

Demonstration Gardens

Our gardens are outdoor exhibits with signs to explain gardening techniques. Visit anytime!

Avoid Invasive Plants

 

FAQs about City Chickens

Our frequently asked questions about raising chickens in the city.

Seattle Municipal Code for Keeping Chickens

 

City Chickens Book List

 

Questions about Avian Flu

 

Worm Bin Plans

 

Composting Chicken Manure

Two-page handout written by Judith Duncan, WSU King County Extension Livestock Advisor

Green Cone System

 

Master Composter/Soil Builder Program

Seattle residents helping other Seattle residents manage organic wastes for a healthy city!

3-Bin Yard Waste Composter

Plans for a 3-bin yard waste composting system

Homemade Food Scrap Digester Directions

 

Poultry Resource List

List of associations and web sites providing more information about poultry. Sources for chickens, coops and supplies.

Off-the-Shelf Worm Bin Plans

Make your own indoor compost bin with parts you can buy off the shelf from any hardware store.

Backyard Poultry Magazine

Link to Amazon.com Backyard Poultry Magazine

Natural Yardcare Nurseries

Retail nurseries and garden centers that responded to a March 2007 survey, which meet the following criteria: 1) Carry products for Natural Yard Care such as natural fertilizers, less toxic pest and weed control products, and smart watering tools; 2) Educate their customers about Natural Yard Care; 3) provide opportunities for staff education on Natural Yard Care; and 4) practice least toxic pest control in their nursery.

Garden Forums

Some links to regional garden forums.

Tilth Harvest Fair!

Celebrate Tilth's 30th anniversary with an organic farmer's market, live music jamboree, mini goats and tons of fun activities!

Local Food Forum

Stay in touch with others who want to grow, shop for and prepare locally and regionally produced food.

MCSB Outreach Form

MCSB Outreach Form

So you want to be a Master Composter/Soil Builder...

Information about the 2009 Master Composter/Soil Builder training

For Current Master Composter/Soil Builders

Resources for 2008 Master Composter/Soil Builders, and everyone before them :).

MC/SB Services Request

 

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MCSBLOGO

 

December 2008 MCSB Calendar

Outreach opportunities for MCSB volunteers in December 2008