Organic Sources of Nutrients

Q: I am trying to have an organic garden. I know that I need to feed my corn heavily. How do I know how much fertilizer chicken manure contains?

A: My friend Dr. Wayne McLaurin compiled a list of common (and uncommon) organic fertilizers several years ago.

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