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 92: Q & A Episode on Homemade Vinegars, Liqueurs & Greek Yogurt
LH 91: How to Use All of Your Harvest
LH 90: Two Ways to Preserve Fresh Herb Flavor for Later
LH 89: Permaculture 101
LH 88: Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Organic Garden
LH 87: Simple Organic Gardening Hacks
LH 86: Redeem Your Ground with Doug Scott
LH 85: The Many Benefits of Raising Backyard Rabbits
LH 84: Raising Backyard Ducks
LH 83: Important Garden Lessons From The Experts
LH 82: Healing Gardens - Tapping into the garden to relax and heal
LH 81: Steamed Puddings & Traditions
LH 80: How to Grow Veggies Through Winter
LH 79: The 25 Days of Kindness Project
LH 78: How to Create Living Centerpieces with Baylor Chapman
LH 77: Three Indoor Kid-Friendly Garden Projects: Bulbs, Wheatgrass & Mushrooms
LH 76: Starting an Organic Backyard Farm
LH 75: Creating an Epic Edible Garden
LH 74: Super Easy Homemade Yogurt [Encore]
LH 73: Canning Jar Storage Tips [Encore]
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