In this episode we take a look at the somewhat dark history of West Virginia's forests. Then we learn what is being done to preserve the botanical heritage of Appalachia by visiting United Plant Savers, a medicinal plant sanctuary in Rutland, OH.
Read MoreAre you certifiable? Wild? ... In this episode we look at growing a meadow garden and also how to certify your property as a wildlife habitat.
Read MoreStraw bale gardening is perhaps one of the simplest and most intuitive gardening methods I’ve come across. It is a great choice for small, backyard gardens. However, this gardening method is also bringing hope and food security to people all over the world.
Read MoreIn this episode we meet Brie Arthur and take a look at foodscaping. This revolutionary method of gardening combines the beauty of ornamental plants with the benefits of vegetables. If you have limited space or want to cultivate a landscape with more biodiversity, this is a method to check out.
Read MoreWhen it comes to watering plants, there’s really only three options - too much, too little, or just right … but there’s the rub. Just like with light and temperature requirements, all plants are different. Some plants, like succulents, can get by with pretty dry soil and some aquatic plants literally live in water. There’s a whole spectrum of water needs in between.
Read MoreIn this episode we’re going to take a look at probably one of the most important aspects of gardening. Previously, we discussed lighting and how your climate effect the types of plants you can grow in your landscape or garden. Now we’re getting into actually caring for your plants, and the biggest aspect of growing plants is feeding them. As with the previous topics, all plants are different, and they have different nutritional requirements.
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