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.
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LH 71: Refresh Your Garden Design with Rebecca Sweet
LH 70: Is it safe to "can"cake? (Listener Question)
LH 69: Beginning Food Gardening - In Containers
LH 68: Composting 101
LH 67: Infused Gifts - Homemade Vanilla Extract & More
LH 66: Creating a Spa Experience with Herbs
LH 65: Dehydrating Food 101
LH 64: 7 Steps to Getting More Done in Your Farm Fresh Lifestyle
LH 63: Homemade Body Care Products From The Garden
LH 62: Using Fresh Herbs for Flavor and Fragrance
LH 61: Canning & Preserving with Lavender
LH 60: Clear Jel®, Sure Jell® and Canning Pie Filling
LH 59: Backyard Beekeeping 101
LH 58: Preserving with Salt and Smoke
LH 57: Salt-Cured Lemons, Real Limoncello & More with the Authors of "BATCH"
LH 56: Tips for High Yield Vegetable Growing
LH 55: Designing a Food Garden for Double Duty
LH 54: Food Swap - Bartering With Your Preserves
LH 53: Preserving Produce by Freezing
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