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 32: Gardening With Chickens - Interview with Jessi Bloom
LH 31: When Good Food Goes BAD
LH 30: Canning Tricks and Cranberry Sauce
LH 29: Making and Preserving Homemade Applesauce
LH 28: Fermenting Soda with a Ginger Bug
LH 27: Why Canning Pumpkin Puree is Unsafe
LH 26: The Hands-On Home - Interview with Erica Strauss
LH 25: Pickling Brine Questions
LH 24: Making and Using Flavored Vinegars
LH 23: Weck Jars - Demystified
LH 22: Using KonMari to Organize Your Homestead
LH 21: Creating a Bee-Friendly Food Garden
LH 20: Refrigerator Pickles - No Canning Required!
LH 19: Using a Steam Juicer for Canning
LH 18: Making Wine Salt
LH 17: Getting the Most From Your Canning Efforts
LH 16: Where Should You Start?
LH 15: Beginner Backyard Beekeeping & Behind-the-Scenes of TV
LH 14: Growing and Restoring Heirloom Fruit Trees
LH 13: Best Canning Practices for Jar Rings and Pantry Storage
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