Growing = Patience, Part II: Growing Organic
In this episode, Farmer D breaks down plant families, crop rotation, bugs and beneficials and companion planting, organic fertilizers, nutrient management, soil health and tools for growing a healthy garden.
Farmer D grows deep into how to cultivate a healthy garden and life. By cultivating a deeper relationship to our gardens, we are able to put our powers of patience and observation into action growing healthy food, gardens and communities.
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Show Notes:
Companion Planting - Louise Riotte
Carrots Love Tomatoes
Roses Love Garlic
Additional Resources:
Citizen Farmers Resources - Beneficial Organisms for Pest Control
Credits:
Co-Produced and Recorded by Daron Joffe and Ben Bernstein
Audio Editing by Stephanie Lamond
Music by Ben Bernstein
About Farmer D:
Farmer D is a nationally recognized biodynamic farmer, designer, speaker, entrepreneur and educator.
He is the author of the acclaimed book "Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities and Give Back to the Earth" and has spent the past 25 years designing and building community farms and gardens all over the country.
Farmer D has worked on a wide range of public and private farm development projects ranging from residential “agrihood” communities like Serenbe and Rancho Mission Viejo to non-profit projects such as Coastal Roots Farm and Camp Twin Lakes.
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