Does companion planting work? The answer is yes, but maybe not how you think it does. Effective organic gardening techniques often implement many types of companion planting. Introduction 00:00 1. What not to plant next to each other 00:58 2. Implement polyculture practices 01:38 3. Encourage beneficial insects and pollinators 03:52 4. Use plants as…
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COMPOSTING BASICS AND TYPES OF COMPOSTING
In Today’s episode, we will discuss on Composting types and basic concepts and requirements of a compost bin whether for home composting to recycle your kitchen waste or for large scale composting in farming. TIMESTAMPS BELOW: WHAT IS COMPOSTING? 0:28 WHY SHOULD YOU COMPOST? 0:44 TYPES OF COMPOSTING: 1:13 AEROBIC COMPOSTING: 1:27 ANAEROBIC COMPOSTING: 1:53…
How to Water Air Plants
Learn how to water air plants by soaking or misting. Source
Week 1 Overview: The Basics of Permaculture
An overview of Oregon State University’s Free Permaculture Course (http://open.oregonstate.edu/courses/permaculture/) week 1 content: The definition of Permaculture, why we need Permaculture, the ethics of Permaculture, and the beginnings of the design process. Source
EXPLAINING POTTING COMPOST GROWING MEDIA
🪴Getting one’s head around seed, & growing compost media can be confusing so today John explains growing media for potting compost finishing with tips to help you choose what is best for you and the plants you like to grow 🪴***ADDITIONAL LINKS BELOW*** ️ FIND OUR COURSES AT: https://johnhorseyhorticulture.co.uk/courses/ ️ SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnHorseyHorticulture ️ JHH Amazon…
Community hero helps families grow their own food
As we recognize Black History Month, we acknowledge that it’s not just about looking to the past. It’s also about highlighting those who make Black history every single day. That includes this next community hero who believes healthy food is a human right. Founder and executive director of Our Kitchen Table, Lisa Oliver-King, believes, “We…
How to Divide and Repot Clivia Plants
https://www.nurseriesonline.com.au/plant-index/flowering-bulbs/clivias/ Clivia are a shade loving plant that grow well in containers as well as in the garden. As basic part of caring for Clivias is repotting them and dividing them. In this video we show you how to divide and repot Clivia as well as the type of potting soil or growing medium to…
How to get out in Madison this weekend before Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July taking place on a Tuesday this year, many folks are taking the opportunity to make this weekend a long one. As the air quality begins to improve, here are some events across the city to explore this weekend: The Bodega This year marks the bodega’s seventh at Breese Stevens Field,…
How to Make Compost at Home | NEW UPDATE
In this new video, I’m showing you how to make compost at home! This simple and easy process can help you make an incredible contribution to your garden, and clean up your soil in the process! Making compost is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your soil and your garden. In…
Pat Sullivan: Caring for annual plants
Annual plants can thrive longer with a mid-summer pruning. Source