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: Sustainability 12 > Sustainability Join the sustainable gardening revolution with biochar, a green ally that enriches your garden while preserving the planet for future blooms. Read Experiences: New Gardener, Experienced Gardener | Topic: Sustainability Creating a Pollinator Garden with Wakefield BioChar If you want to transform your garden into a pollinator paradise, we recommend adding a magic ingredient: biochar. This ancient carbon wonder doesn’t just feed plants; it fights climate change, locking carbon away and supercharging your soil. So, it helps create a haven for bees, butterflies, and blooms alike. Preparing your pollinator garden soil Starting […] Read Experiences: New Gardener, Experienced Gardener, Master Gardeners & Pros | Topics: Gardening Tips, Sustainability Carbon Sequestration with Biochar Thomas W. Marrero, PhD The term “biochar” has only been around in scientific papers since the 1990s (Chemosphere, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp 23-32, 1999). Drs. Stanley Manahan and Harsh Bapat utilized milo seed to create a carbon for remediation of hazardous waste. Dr. Manahan was using a “ChemChar” gasification process and felt that the carbon derived […] Read Experiences: Master Gardeners & Pros, Academic Researcher | Topic: Sustainability Cloud 9 Rooftop Farm Uses Biochar For A Healthy Soil Ecosystem Few people realize that biochar can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil, acting as a powerful carbon sink and helping to mitigate climate change while enhancing soil health. Read Experiences: Master Gardeners & Pros, Academic Researcher | Topic: Sustainability Global Change Can Start From Your Backyard Change can start right in your backyard by enriching your soil, leading to a healthier garden and contributing to a more sustainable environment. Read Experiences: New Gardener, Experienced Gardener, Master Gardeners & Pros | Topic: Sustainability 12 >