Welcome to the Wakefield BioChar Learning Center! Whether you’re new to gardening or an experienced grower, our resources will guide you through the benefits and uses of biochar. Explore practical articles, expert insights, and step-by-step guides to enhance your gardening. Join us and discover how biochar can transform your soil and support a sustainable future. Filtered by topics: Biochar Basics 12 3 > What is Pyrolysis? Pyrolysis involves heating organic materials without oxygen, decomposing them through heat alone, unlike burning which requires oxygen. Read Experience: New Gardener | Topic: Biochar Basics Biochar Video Gallery – Learn About Biochar The rich history of biochar, how it is made, its benefits to our agriculture, how it is made and how it also benefits our environment have been shared many times through TEDTalks and other presentations. Read Experiences: New Gardener, Experienced Gardener | Topic: Biochar Basics The Science of Biochar Biochar is a highly porous, carbon-rich substance produced by heating organic matter in a low-oxygen environment – a process called pyrolysis. Read Experiences: New Gardener, Experienced Gardener | Topic: Biochar Basics How to use Biochar for Shrubs Our biochar supercharges shrub growth by increasing pest resistance and boosting water retention. Read Experience: New Gardener | Topic: Biochar Basics How to use Biochar with Houseplants Our premium biochar supercharges houseplant health by enriching soil, conserving water, and promoting beneficial microorganisms. Read Experience: New Gardener | Topic: Biochar Basics 12 3 >