Did you know you should NOT do a fall garden clean up?
It sounds counter-intuitive, right? Plants have died back or gone dormant and winter’s coming. So, why wouldn’t we want to clear out the debris and tidy up?
Well if you’re an organic gardener, fall clean up is the last thing you should do because all the beneficial insects are overwintering in that debris. From native bees to ladybugs, the fall garden provides shelter and more.
In today’s episode, host Theresa Loe interviews author Jessica Walliser to give us the whole scoop on why traditional fall clean up is a thing of the past and what we should be doing instead.
Jessica also answers a listener question about trap cropping!
You will learn: Why our fall garden is so important for butterflies & other critters What you should do instead of clean up How to handle plants going to seed Why this actually makes your life easier What is trap cropping and is it really effective The simple trick to finding university garden research onlineAs always you can get more links and free info at www.LivingHomegrown.com/116 as well as a full transcript of the episode.
LH 152: Getting Started With Backyard Chickens
LH 151: Behind-the-Scenes of a Farm-Fresh Lifestyle
LH 150: Tips and Tricks to Simply Flavorful Veggies
LH 149: Tips For Cooking Real Food With A Southern Flair
LH 148: Long Term Food Storage for Emergencies
LH 147: Gardening to Save Our Native Bees
LH 146: Jam Shelf Life And Other Canning Questions Answered
LH 145: Raising Baby Goats and Other Homesteading Skills
LH 144: Seasonal Eating With Organic Foodie-Farmer Andrea Bemis
LH 143: Everything About Chicken Eggs You're Afraid To Ask
LH 142: Sustainable Farming on Just 5 Acres or Less
LH 141: Companion Planting Veggies & Flowers
LH 140: Maximizing Flavors in Seasonal Produce Recipes
LH 139: The Magic of No-Knead Bread
LH 138: Seasonal Backyard Chicken Care
LH 137: How To Boost Your Garden With Vermicomposting
LH 136: Big Ideas for Small Backyards and Veggie Gardens
LH 135: Balancing Homesteading, Family, Animals and Beekeeping
LH 134: How Mead is Made In A Local, Sustainable Way
LH 133: Growing Heirloom and Unusual Vegetables for Beauty and Flavor
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