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1) The Resiliency of Fungal Systems - Gardening Beyond Basics 49
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos discusses what science knows about fungi so far, and their ability to proliferate even under dire circumstances. Subscribe for more cont...Show More
2) Where Your Business Lies Between Ideology & Profitability (MFB 22)
What's the secret to building a thriving farm business that aligns with your values and makes a real impact? We explore the delicate balance between ideology and profitability, and why a sustainable b...Show More
3) Evaluating Compost Quality - Gardening Beyond Basics 48
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke gives us tips on how to tell if the compost we have is of good quality. Subscribe for more content on sustainable...Show More
4) Radishes: The Market Gardener's 30-Day Cash Crop (MBF 21)
We break down what makes radish a popular (and profitable!) market garden crop: fast growth, high yields, and good selling price. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tip...Show More
5) Defining Biochar - Gardening Beyond Basics E47
Biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about what inspired the study of biochar, what it is, what comprises good quality biochar, and what one can expect from applying good quality bioch...Show More
6) 7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying New Tools (MFB 20)
Before jumping the gun on that big tool investment, check out this checklist to see if you'll really make the most out of that tool...or if it's just an expensive impulse buy. Subscribe for more con...Show More
7) Different Degrees of Tillage - Gardening Beyond Basics E46
Soil specialist and consultant Dr. Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health talks about the different types and depths of tillage and how some tillage can be beneficial for certain soils. Subscribe for mo...Show More
8) Fungi-Dominated Soils - Gardening Beyond Basics E45
Soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham describes fungally-dominated soils and how to deal with them based on what you need from your soils. Subscribe for more content...Show More
9) Degrading Impact of Agriculture on Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E44
Microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson, talks about the various ways traditional agricultural practices degrade our soils. Subscribe for more content on sustai...Show More
10) DIY Good Quality Biochar - Gardening Beyond Basics E43
Biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about how we can get started on our creating our own good quality biochar and the potential benefits we can reap from it. Subscribe for more cont...Show More