The Green Man's Blog

  Research into the use of biochar to boost the establishment and survival of saplings and the growth of mature trees has yielded impressive results...

The physical and chemical characteristics of biochar, particularly it’s charged, and high surface area make it ideal for treating pond and lake...

Research and anecdotal evidence among farmers indicate that incorporating biochar into the diets of livestock leads to many benefits. The ecosystem...

In short, incorporating biochar into your soil boosts productivity for above (plants and animals) and below soils, reduces the requirements and costs...

Whether you’re a home gardener, hobby or large-scale farmer, you should all have a common goal: growing healthy plants and keeping them safe from...

Spring is just around the corner and is the best time of the year to get excited about all the planting and growing. Don’t rush it, though. To see...

Despite its original use some 2,000 years ago deep in the Amazonian rainforest, it is only relatively recently that scientists have begun to realise...

Wood vinegar is a great choice for those wanting a 100% natural fertiliser for garden and plant growth. It is a plant bio-stimulant, helping to...

Biochar is a highly porous and a high-surface area charcoal substance that differs from other charcoals intended for soil use and is shown to provide...

In the past ten years or so everyone from industrial farmers to your average gardening-enthusiast would have heard the term “biochar” at least once....