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.
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LH 130: Using Your Garden For Wellness
LH 129: Understanding The Behavior of Your Backyard Chickens
LH 128: Making Delicious Hard Apple Cider At Home
LH 127: 4 Tips to Your Best Farm-Fresh Year
LH 126: Sourdough Starter and Heirloom Flours
LH 125: Growing Epic Edibles in Containers
LH 124: Powerful Tips for Raised Bed Gardening
LH 123: How to Build Awesome Organic Soil at Home
LH 122: Lessons From A Beginner Homesteader
LH 121: Tips for Having a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving
LH 120: Making All-Natural Household Cleaners That ROCK
LH 119: What it REALLY Means To Be An Organic Flower Farmer
LH 118: Handmade Gifts From The Garden
LH 117: Natural Plant Dyes in Our Backyards
LH 115: Making Preserves WITHOUT Canning Them
LH 114: Behind-The-Scenes of Growing A Greener World TV
LH 113: Modern Preserves with Traditional Roots
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