Potassium

Nutrients in the Garden 11: Why Fertilize?
Gardens
This week we will continue to talk about soil, more specifically, nutrients in the soil. I often get asked, “Why do I need to fertilize?” My response is this, if you want a healthy, productive garden, you need it.
April 17, 2014 Read more
Science Activity: NPK Bracelets
Activity
This fun bracelet activity is a great way to introduce the three essential plant nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphate (P) and potassium (K). As students put the various beads together on the bracelet, they will have a better understanding of what plants need to grow.
February 17, 2014 Read more
Tour of a Potash Mine
Spotlights
In a short four hours, I had traveled nearly a mile below the earth surface, seen the inside of a mine, walked between massive machines, viewed potash milling procedures, walked above railroad cars, all while looking like a giant marshmallow. It was a great morning.
March 21, 2013 2 Comments Read more
Soils and AP Science
Activity
Look at these scientists! Lead by AP science teacher, Nancy Bridge, these students measured the amount of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) present in five different soil types.
October 9, 2012 Read more
Soil Test Report
Gardens
Recently, I shared a video with you demonstrating how I took a soil sample from my garden. I brought my “bags of dirt” to our county extension office. Well, the suspense is over! I have the results.
September 22, 2011 Read more
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