BHG012-Companion Planting Basics

BHG012-Companion Planting Basics

Author: Joe Lamp'l June 14, 2011 Duration: 0:00
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG012.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Being proactive when it comes to managing pests and diseases is a must. One way to help with that organically is with companion planting. It’s a term used to describe the placement of plants in a garden that either attract, repel or confuse certain bugs and insects from finding the plants you’re trying to protect. It’s a common practice in organic agriculture and worthy for effective control in home gardens too. In this podcast, Joe Lamp’l covers the basics of companion planting and what you need to know to get started at home. The post BHG012-Companion Planting Basics appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

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Podcast Episodes
BHG004 – How to Make Compost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG004.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now This week, we focus on the basics of making compost and how to do it quickly! it's my all time favorite soil amendment. The post BHG004…
BHG003 – Why Compost is the Best Soil Amendment for Your Garden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG003.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now This week, we focus on my all time favorite soil amendment and why I love is so much! To set the stage, one of my favorite garden quotes…
BHG002 –  It’s All About The Soil; A Formula For Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG002.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now The Burpee Home Gardens Tip of the Week Podcast provides practical information from gardening expert and national television host, Joe L…