Bioactive Live Q&A

Bioactive Live Q&A

by Mark Ashworth
How ToHome and Garden

Ep. 31 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Building a regenerative aquaponic ecosystem indoors

This week we are talking with Josh from @yellowskunkfarms who has dedicated the past year to building his aquaponic-inspired, regenerative garden ecosystem. Josh opens up the book on his instagram for how he has made his permanent structure up until this point and we get the opportunity to pick his brain, add insight and vicariously become a part of this amazing project and homage to natures beauty. By incorporating a stream, with flowing water and natural species of aquatic life, he will be able to provide nutrient dense water to his plants which will grow around the perimeter and in the center of his ecosystem. Support this non-profit show by supporting our brands at: MIBeneficials.com Rubberduckyisopods.com Okcalyxxshop.com #biocontrols #californicus #fallacis #occidentalis #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #beardeddragon #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
E31
Sep 22, 2024
1:45:12

Ep. 30 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus Californicus) Under The Microscope

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of microscopic life as we take a close-up look at Neoseiulus californicus, a species of predatory mite, under the microscope. These tiny warriors play a crucial role in pest control, especially in the fight against spider mites in agriculture and home gardens. Join us as we explore their anatomy, behavior, and the benefits they bring to integrated pest management. We dig even deeper by exploring the different shape between a reproducing female a male Californicus and discuss the extremely subtle differences between the Californicus, Fallacis and Occidentalis mites. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a science lover, or curious about sustainable gardening practices, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the hidden wonders of the microscopic realm. Support this non-profit show by supporting our brands at: MIBeneficials.com Rubberduckyisopods.com Okcalyxxshop.com benemite.com #biocontrols #californicus #fallacis #occidentalis #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #beardeddragon #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
E30
Sep 14, 2024
1:40:21

Ep. 29 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Compost and IMO Under the Microscope - Understanding Soil Organisms

We have an amazing episode this week with Organic Alexa (http://www.organicalexa.com and @organic.alexa on Instagram) who works at Hypha Grown, a small batch, no-till organic commercial grow out of Northern Michigan. Alexa helps her team by understanding what the soil in their beds is doing on a microscopic level, which enables her to steer what she adds to the compost, teas and other inputs that they produce in-house. Tonight we discussed: 1. Introduction to soil organisms such as bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, fungi, actinomycetes, amoebae, ciliates, flagellates, rotifers, tardigrades 2. Microbial necro-mass (dead microbes) and how a new study shows it makes up 50% of healthy soil mass 3. The differences in microbial life in Aerated Compost Teas, Compost Extracts and even aged, unaerated teas and how it can affect microorganism growth 4. Understanding the concepts of Soil Organic Matter (SOM), Particulate Organic Matter (POM and Mineral Associated Organic Matter (MAOM) and why MAOM's are so integral to long term success in organic gardening. 5. Anatomical differences between predatory nematodes and those that break down organic matter 6. Camp Compost and what it means for the regenerative community Join us LIVE Friday at 9pm EST, 7pm MST You can support our show by supporting our businesses: http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com
E29
Sep 7, 2024
1:57:01

Ep. 28 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Raising Arachnids in a Bioactive Setup with Juice's Arthropods

This week we get the chance to talk with Juice from Juice's Arthropods, who is a California based Arachnid aficionado and supplier of some of the coolest spider breeds, enclosures and supplies that you will find. You can checkout his site at http://www.juicesarthropods.com We are hoping to get into the application of spiders in a living soil (no-till) garden and which species could offer a positive IPM presence. You can support our show by supporting our businesses: http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com #bioactivespiders #arachnids #arachnidrearing #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity
E28
Sep 1, 2024
1:40:09

Ep. 27 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Natural Farming Books and Resources to Help You Succeed in Organics

This week we are going to be talking about some resources available to you to help you succeed in your organic, natural garden. Not only talking practices and principles, but talking mindset, preparation and mental health in the garden. We run through the following books recommended by Kevin: -Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden -Farmers of Forty Centuries: Organic Farming in China, Korea and Japan and the following books recommened by Bryan: -The Sound of Music and Plants -The Cannabis Grow Bible We answer the following questions: Can you tell the difference between cannabis and hemp? Homemade BT, BT explanation and how to use it What is your favorite ferment for late flower and do I have time to start one now? Help with Slugs in the garden eating vegetable seedlings What is your "Unicorn" strain that you'll make or already made? What's the easiest way to set up a black soldier fly larvae bin? Any tips on controling PM (powdery mildew) in a green house? What size beds do you recommend for starting up indoors? Do you soil horizons? Are there any known beneficial companion plants that are annual for indoor? If I'm using Promix as a cloning base, should I match the PH to what my moms are in? What do you think about crystals in the soil? Do you use a refractometer and pay attention to brix? When springtails are jumping all over the place, are they happy or mad? Don't forget to checkout our websites at: http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity
E27
Aug 25, 2024
1:49:22

Ep. 26 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Community Questions and Updates From The Garden

This week we want to slow down and take some questions from the community as our guide for the discussion. While we don't have questions, we will run through updates and housekeeping things that we are working on in our gardens. Questions Include: What crosses does OKCalyxx have in his backyard? How do I get rid of snails in my garden? Composting and Compost Teas with insect Frass WIll a JLF on fruit scraps be more filled with Potassium than only greens? Will shade cloth help plants flower early? Can I top feed with teas? Any cover crop recommendations for sandy soil conditions? How do I get going on making inputs? What is the best way to apply BT Granules? What is the best approach to the amount of usage (mL/gallon) to adding KNF inputs to your garden? Do you grow or harvest wild horse tail? Join us live at 9pm est with Kevin, Bryan and Mark!
E26
Aug 19, 2024
1:26:10

Ep. 25 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Predator Mites and How To Use Them Effectively in Your Garden for IPM

This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Andrew Maltby of Benemite (@Biotactics on instagram) to learn more about predatory mites like: Neoseiulus Californicus, Neoseiulus Fallacis, Galendromus Occidentalis and Persimilis. Benemite is one of the only US based insectaries providing the most effective predatory mites because they're bred and fed only their target prey: spider mites. Topics and questions discussed: What is the right predatory mite to use for my environment? How do I figure out how many predator mites to use for my pest issue? Why is there such a big cost difference between predatory mites - like californicus, fallacis, occidentalis and persimilis? Can Russet mites be effectively controlled? How to identify the damage of different spider mite species What are common mistakes when implementing predatory mites like Californicus, Fallacis, Occidentalis or Persimilis?
E25
Aug 10, 2024
1:17:26

Ep. 24 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Outdoor IPM Beneficials: Going Beyond Ladybugs

This week Kevin and Bryan will be discussing beneficial insects that can be identified and embraced in your outdoor cannabis and vegetable gardens/no-till grow. We hope you can join us and drop a question in! Check out our websites: http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com
E24
Aug 5, 2024
1:27:49

Ep. 23 Part 2 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Pheno Hunting Hash Plants and Unique Terpenes with Terp Wizard

This week Conner AKA Terp Wizard (@terp_wizard) joins us to discuss pheno hunting both indoors and outdoors for Hash and unique terpene profiles. We are looking forward to taking questions from the community and learning more about the practices and techniques that make Terp Wizard such a powerhouse in the Hash Community. Topics Discussed: 1. Ways to express loud terpenes using alpaca manure and other stinky inputs like Jadam Liquid Fertilizer and Fermented Plant Extracts 2. What it means to be DEM certified on the farm and how Conner re-uses his hash wash waste material, forages his land for inputs, grows companion plants and makes his own bio-char 3. The Terp Wizard special sauce for pheno hunting 4. Community questions: a. Who wins in a battle, soil mites vs. springtails? b. How does diatemeceous earth effect beneficials? c. Best practices for keeping beneficials arond d. Best inputs for the loudest terpenes
E23
Aug 5, 2024
1:16:51

Ep. 23 Pt 2 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Pheno Hunting Hash Plants and Unique Terpenes with Terp Wizard

This week Conner AKA Terp Wizard (@terp_wizard) joins us to discuss pheno hunting both indoors and outdoors for Hash and unique terpene profiles. We are looking forward to taking questions from the community and learning more about the practices and techniques that make Terp Wizard such a powerhouse in the Hash Community. Topics Discussed: 1. Ways to express loud terpenes using alpaca manure and other stinky inputs like Jadam Liquid Fertilizer and Fermented Plant Extracts 2. What it means to be DEM certified on the farm and how Conner re-uses his hash wash waste material, forages his land for inputs, grows companion plants and makes his own bio-char 3. The Terp Wizard special sauce for pheno hunting 4. Community questions: a. Who wins in a battle, soil mites vs. springtails? b. How does diatemeceous earth effect beneficials? c. Best practices for keeping beneficials arond d. Best inputs for the loudest terpenes
E23
Jul 29, 2024
1:16:51
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