Biochar Garden Blog

Can Biochar Work as an Aquaponics Filter?
Can Biochar Work as an Aquaponics Filter?
(Image courtesy of Pi Fabricators; feel free to use with attribution). Allan Baker, a dedicated gardener/aquaponics/hydroponics enthusiast, enjoys the symbiotic relationship between his thriving tilapia and his flourishing vegetable garden. Raising... Read more...
Biochar 2 Feet Deep - Supercharged Tomatoes!
Biochar 2 Feet Deep - Supercharged Tomatoes!
Biochar Transforms Allan's Leaky Raised Beds Dedicated gardener Allan Baker knew he could grow better tomatoes, but his raised beds leaked water like crazy. His solution? Biochar two feet deep.... Read more...
Ladybug Haven: How Biochar Helped One Greenhouse Thrive
Ladybug Haven: How Biochar Helped One Greenhouse Thrive
Gardener Allan Baker discovered a simple trick to keep ladybugs in his greenhouse: biochar. He noticed the ladybugs using the coarse biochar as a mini-shelter from the heat, allowing them... Read more...
A pile of various lumber scraps with the word "BIOCHARABLE" overlaid in bold white text.
Biocharable - A Much Needed Word
What materials are biocharable? Biocharable materials are biomass materials suitable for conversion into biochar using simple, home-based methods. They must be sized right, have a moisture content less than 50%... Read more...
A proof-of-concept Pi Biochar Fire pit with burning corn stalks, used to create biochar.
How Biochar Makes Your Garden Thrive: Water, Nutrients, Habitat
Is your garden yearning for a boost? Biochar, a special charcoal made from organic waste, could be the secret to lush, vibrant plants and bountiful harvests. Biochar acts like a... Read more...