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Learn about succession planting and how you can increase your seasonal harvest without adding more garden space. Also Intensive planting does not mean overcrowding.
Heirlooms, Hybrids and GMO's. What are the pros and cons and why should we care. This episode covers each. Hopefully with more information we can make the best food choices for us and the planet.
Episode 5 discusses the specifics of making a successful compost pile. However, more importantly is the information shared about the relationship between plants and the existing soil microbes. Learn how some soil scientists are stating that plants are actual participants in the health of the soil. Absolutely amazing to me and hopefully to you as well. Please note that the information presented is under peer review and hopefully a greater discussion on these claims can ensue.
Listeners sent in topics and questions that wanted me to cover. I selected four: Cover Crops, Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition, Soil Food Web and Ventilation for Hoop Tunnels.
Episode 3: Organic Fertile Soils and why it is must for the serious backyard garden. This episode discusses the qualities of a well prepared garden bed with the Garden Father's recipe for building rich soil for abundant harvests.
Episode 2: Learn how to build low or no maintenance pathways in your garden. Have you considered building raised garden beds? Learn the many reasons why you should.
The NO STRAIN Gardening Method discussed the eight important principles for a successful vegetable garden. This first episode is about small plots and why that is important for the backyard gardener.
Check back here frequently for additional podcasts on organic gardening in the mid latitude regions of America.