The best organic gardening practices for building our soils
Our soil is the foundation for everything we do out in the garden. And having an understanding of how it works is hugely important.
If we are better stewards of our soil, we will have healthier plants, fewer pest problems, and a happier earth.
In today’s episode, host Theresa Loe brings on Mark Highland, who is also known as the Organic Mechanic. Mark knows a lot about soil and organic gardening because he runs the company with the same name: Organic Mechanics Soil.
Learn how our soil works and how we should care for it an organic way.
You will learn: Why “big picture” thinking is key to all organic gardening The difference between conventional and organic fertilizers Why deer are more attracted to synthetically fertilized plants Why organic matter makes for healthier plants The key practices that make all the difference in soil building Why you should avoid the tiller at all costs Why we need to wait after a storm before weeding What makes bugs attack conventionally grown plants more than organically grownAs always, you can get all the information mentioned in this episode at www.LivingHomegrown.com/123 including a full PDF transcript of the episode.
LH 112: Yes, Miniature Gardening is REAL Gardening
LH 111: Gardening for Community
LH 110: Beautiful Backyard Bouquets with Herbs and Other Edibles
LH 109: Fermenting Mild to Spicy Hot Condiments
LH 108: Massive Change - Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Garden
LH 107: Making Wildcrafted Cocktails at Home
LH 106: Preserving with Dry Storage and Dehydration
LH 105: Summer Canning Q & A
LH 104: Gardening for the Monarch Butterfly
LH 103: Growing Uncommon Fruits in Your Backyard
LH 102: Transitions - Lessons Learned From Moving a Garden
LH 101: Organic Gardening Q & A
LH 100: Setting Mid-Year Farm Fresh Goals
LH 99: Making the Leap from City Life to Lavender Farmer
LH 98: The Real Dirt Behind Garden Book Publishing - How a book is born
LH 97: How to Grow The Best Blueberries at Home
LH 96: Secrets to Living Farm Fresh
LH 95: How to Grow, Harvest and Arrange Organic Flowers Like a Pro
LH 94: The Magic of Mason Bees - High Yields in Small Gardens
LH 93: Common Garden Plants That You Can Eat
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