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Gardening Jargon – Bokashi Composting

“Bokashi” is a Japanese term that means “fermented organic matter”. It is a dry mixture of bran, molasses, water and “effective microorganisms”. These microorganisms ferment kitchen food wastes,  dairy, meat, fish, and leftover bones without creating a foul-smelling odor. It is popular among home gardeners because of its low odor and it doesn’t attract insects and flies.

 

Gardening Jargon – Bioswale

It is a vegetated , shallow, landscaped depression  which allow collection and filtering of pollutant from the storm water.

Why Bioswale

  • Protects local waterways from storm water pollutants
  • Creates habitat for wildlife, including birds and butterflies,
  • Reduces standing water (puddles) that can attract mosquitoes
  • Creates colorful gardens with a variety of flowers and plants year round
  • Bioswale uses native plants. which have deep roots so they can absorb storm water and filter out pollutants

Checkout Bioswale Landscape

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