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1) How Much Work Does It Actually Take to Save Seed? - Gardening Beyond Basics E38
Seed farmer Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm breaks down the actual time and labor that goes into seed saving. Check out Dan's new book: The Seed Farmer: A Complete Guide to Growing, Usin...Show More
2) Healing Plants and Trees with Copper Electroculture Antennae - Gardening Beyond Basics E37
Farmer and Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current discusses how copper electroculture antennae can help invigorate and revitalize plants and trees. Click here to learn more about Chr...Show More
3) Healthy Soils Don't Need Supplementing - Gardening Beyond Basics E36
Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products, Inc. talks about how healthy soils might not need help from their humic and fulvic acid products. Learn more about Live Earth Products, Inc. here. Subscribe fo...Show More
4) Spice Up Your Farm Profits with Signature Greens Mixes (MFB 19)
Growing spicy greens mixes can be a highly profitable crop for your farm thanks to their short time to harvest (21-40 days), high yield potential (up to 45 lbs per 30x100 ft bed), and good selling pri...Show More
5) How Much Crops to Set Aside for Seed Saving - Gardening Beyond Basics E35
Seed farmer Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm sheds light on just how much crops we really need to save enough seed for on-farm use. Check out Dan's new book: The Seed Farmer: A Complete G...Show More
6) Salad Mix Success: Economics of Baby Greens (MFB 18)
In this episode, we dive into the economics of growing and selling salad mix. We talk about how to maximize yields while minimizing costs, as well as which varieties to grow with what spacing, and how...Show More
7) Keeping Plants Healthy with the Right Substrates - Gardening Beyond Basics E34
Associate Professor Dr. Ben Hoover of California Polytechnic State University sheds light on how different substrates behave and how their individual properties can affect plants and crops growing in ...Show More
8) Maximizing Your Farm's Profits with Spinach (MFB 17)
In this episode, we talk about why spinach is a top crop to grow for many market gardeners, namely: its ease of growth, high scores on the crop value rating system, and adaptability to various markets...Show More
9) Electroculture Experiment: Compost Model - Gardening Beyond Basics E33
Farmer and Medical Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current shares the results of his experiment applying electroculture equipment into a compost pile. Click here to learn more about C...Show More
10) The Surprising Truth About Carrots: Are They Really Profitable for Farmers? (MFB 16)
Are carrots profitable? In this episode, we dive deep into the economics of growing and selling carrots to help you determine if this popular vegetable is worth adding to your farm's crop lineup. Sub...Show More