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 112: Yes, Miniature Gardening is REAL Gardening
LH 111: Gardening for Community
LH 110: Beautiful Backyard Bouquets with Herbs and Other Edibles
LH 109: Fermenting Mild to Spicy Hot Condiments
LH 108: Massive Change - Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Garden
LH 107: Making Wildcrafted Cocktails at Home
LH 106: Preserving with Dry Storage and Dehydration
LH 105: Summer Canning Q & A
LH 104: Gardening for the Monarch Butterfly
LH 103: Growing Uncommon Fruits in Your Backyard
LH 102: Transitions - Lessons Learned From Moving a Garden
LH 101: Organic Gardening Q & A
LH 100: Setting Mid-Year Farm Fresh Goals
LH 99: Making the Leap from City Life to Lavender Farmer
LH 98: The Real Dirt Behind Garden Book Publishing - How a book is born
LH 97: How to Grow The Best Blueberries at Home
LH 96: Secrets to Living Farm Fresh
LH 95: How to Grow, Harvest and Arrange Organic Flowers Like a Pro
LH 94: The Magic of Mason Bees - High Yields in Small Gardens
LH 93: Common Garden Plants That You Can Eat
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