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 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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