Oct 14, 2025 · You can actually make biochar in your own backyard. We’ll walk you through a few different methods to make your own small supply of biochar, and you’ll be reaping its many benefits …

Jul 24, 2023 · Biochar is produced by pyrolysis – the incomplete combustion of wood and other plant materials in a low-oxygen environment. The charred wood becomes a pure and stable form of …

Part 1: In this video, restoration ecologist Paul Morris talks about the start to finish of making biochar in the most efficient ways, how to use it in your soil, and why it's important for...

Feb 29, 2024 · The process is initiated from the top of the drum, allowing the fire to slowly consume the biomass, creating biochar through a process of slow pyrolysis. The vertical arrangement ensures …

Learn how to safely make and charge biochar at home to boost soil and garden health.

There are different methods to produce biochar. Among all the methods, pyrolysis is the most common method used to produce biochar. Pyrolysis: The process of pyrolysis involves heating biomass in the …

Jul 22, 2025 · Ahead, we spoke with a gardening expert about all things biochar from what it is to how to make your own so you can use it next time you’re tending the garden.

Making biochar at home involves harnessing a specific thermal process to convert organic waste into this beneficial soil component. This guide provides practical instructions for safely producing and …

Sep 22, 2025 · Biochar is the secret elixir that every garden and homestead needs. Haley Nagasaki guides us through a five-step DIY project for homemade biochar. Have you heard of biochar?

Mar 3, 2025 · To make biochar right in your gardens, start by digging a trench in a bed. (Use a fork to loosen the soil in the bottom of the trench and you’ll get the added benefits of this “double-digging”...