Our Kelp & Kindred Journal covers regenerative gardening and farming techniques, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and climate-adaptive practices.
Why Start a Worm Farm with Seaweed? Worm farming with seaweed is one of the simplest and most effective ways to create nutrient-rich compost at home. Worm castings are packed with humic acid, beneficial bacteria, and essential nutrients that help plants thrive, produce abundant yields, and stay healthy. By feeding worms your kitchen scraps —…
The Historical Use of Seaweed in Agriculture and Compost Seaweed has been used for thousands of years in Scotland and elsewhere to help plants grow. It contains many bioactive compounds that nourish soil, stimulate growth, and reduce plant diseases. Today, gardeners are discovering the benefits of seaweed in compost to naturally improve soil health and…
There are many schools of thought about how best to compost seaweed, and no single method is always superior to any other. Traditionally some farmers made ‘lazy beds’ which just involves making rows of seaweed and then planting potatoes in the rows. It’s perhaps the simplest method (hence the name!) but it works. Table of…
What Is Seaweed Tea and Why Use It? Seaweed tea is a natural liquid fertilizer made by soaking seaweed in water. It provides essential nutrients, improves soil health, and even helps deter pests like slugs. Collecting Seaweed for Seaweed Tea This is a very simple procedure. Collect half a bucketful of unwanted seaweed as before….