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How Cover Crops Can Break Up Soil Compaction - Gardening Beyond Basics 55
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Dr. Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health discusses exactly how cover crops can help mitigate and resolv…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
First Year Focus: Build Solid Foundations (MBF 28)
Most aspiring farmers rush headlong into starting a farm business and figure things out as they go...an instant recipe for disappointment and costly …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
When Nature Builds Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 54
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham describes the processeses that happen when nature is left to …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The #1 Focus for Beginner Farmers: Get Experience (MFB 27)
In this episode, Diego talks about why gaining diverse experience should be your top priority over quick profits in your first year of farming and ho…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Expanding Research with Citizen Scientists - Gardening Beyond Basics 53
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about the advancements in research thanks to the informat…
4 months ago
Starting Seeds: Transplant vs. Direct Seed (MBF 26)
Want to plant faster, easier & smarter? Discover exactly when to use transplants vs. direct seeding for maximum efficiency & profits on your farm.
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4 months ago
What Goes into Good Quality Compost - Gardening Beyond Basics 52
In this episode, Malibu Compost Founder Randy Ritchie sheds light on the feedstock and process that make good-quality compost.
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4 months, 1 week ago
5 Factors for Choosing Profitable Crops (MBF 25)
Discover the secret to choosing the most profitable crops for your market garden using the Crop Value Rating (CVR) system, ensuring your farming busi…
4 months, 1 week ago
Carbon Sequestration and Saturation in the Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 51
In this episode, Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on how soil sequesters carbon and what happens when soil becomes saturated with car…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
5 Reasons Microgreens are Perfect for New Farmers (MFB 24)
We go through 5 reasons why microgreens are an excellent gateway crop for new and aspiring growers.
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4 months, 2 weeks ago