The First Flush Darjeeling Black Tea has a distinctive muscatel sweetness and aroma. This type of black tea can be found at a certified Organic tea garden in the Kurseong district which is an hour away from Darjeeling. The garden usually produces very strong types of teas. It is it called First Flush Darjeeling Tea because these type of tea are harvested during the first plucking of the year which happens from March to April. Usually the teas are more aromatic and lighter than the second flush. First Flush have been lower oxidized mainly for the purpose of preserving a greener leaf profile and to contain more tips, resulting to a complex consistency and bounce of flavor. So try one now!

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I want an organic garden. I am just starting out. Does anyone have any tips – what to read, certain veggies, fruit and herbs to grow and why, where to purchase the seeds or the plant, ect…..?

I can recommend a great soil amendment for organic gardening! It is called Pozzolan and it is an all natural volcanic diatomaceous soil amendment that will absorb and store water and nutrients at the root zone. Using Pozzolan will reduce the amount of water needed to keep your plants healthy. It will also create the perfect growing medium for the plants root system. Pozzolan is extremely porous and will improve the percolation rate in clay or sand based soils. It will also helps to break up or loosen the soil so that the root zone has a good mixture of air, soil and water.

It only requires one application, it will not leave the soil.

It is not available everywhere (yet) so you will need to ask at your local green house or nurserty if they carry it. Or check out one of the websites below, they may be able to help you find it.

Good luck and happy gardening!

Transform kitchen, lawn, and garden scraps into rich, organic fertilizer with our Compost Tumbler. The above-ground tumbling bin rotates on a stainless steel axis, creating compost in as little as three weeks. Compost is rich with nutritional benefits for your garden or landscaping. This outdoor accessory is perfect for urban or backyard gardeners.Constructed of UV-protected polypropylene plasticA handsome, deep green color blends nicely with your decorEquipped with dual, twist-lock, animal-resistant vented lidsUnique tumbling action tips the contents from the top to the bottom, providing maximum aerationGrass clippings are composted easily on their own or with other ingredientsSome assembly required.Hose off to clean.

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