This week we will be running through some options for composting and hopefully dig into some advanced principles. Topics to discuss: 1. What materials can be composted? 2. How long does it take for compost to be ready for use? 3. What are the benefits of composting? 4. Can meat and dairy products be composted? 5. How can I start composting at home? 6. What is the difference between hot composting and cold composting? 7. How can I troubleshoot common composting problems? 8. What are some common misconceptions about composting? 9. Can composting attract pests? 10. How can I use compost in my garden or yard effectively?
This week we get to pick the brain of Chris from Country Roots Ltd. which is a farm in Michigan, dedicated to growing, hunting and foraging for their own ingredients for the organic inputs they make and sell. Chris is a wealth of knowledge and we look forward to catching up!
This week we will discuss best practices and approaches when it comes to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in your No-Till garden. The methods we discuss and use are organic, low-stress and practical. We run through: Planning and preparing for the obstacles ahead Powdery Mildew; how to avoid it, how to deal with it Aphids and Root Aphids; how to identify, how to manage, how to cope with them Thrips; how to identify, how to manage and how to cope Green horn worms and using BT kurstaki We hope to see you all next week!
This week we are having Outdoor No-Till Part 2 where we go over the challenges and concerns that we have had to face through experience in the garden. Including: -Avoiding mistakes (planting too early, plants re-vegging, stunted growth, over doing natural inputs, etc) -Considerations for placement of your garden (neighbors, sunlight, security, etc) -Dealing with unforeseen complications in your grow (storms, dark days, space constraints)
Show Topics INTRO 1. What is No Till? 2. What is Tillage? 3. What’s the importance of No Till? 4. Do you ever till a No Till? 5. Are there different No Till Styles? (Styles of No Till) 6. What are things to consider when creating a no till? (Placement Concepts) Styles of No Till Never Till Low Till Shovel Till Animal Till Double Dig Raised Beds Heugalkulture Soil layer/lasagna DMC Deep Mulch Compost Placement Concepts Sun Exposure Flat ground/Slope/Field Saturation Water access Bed Length Bed Width Pathway Management Soil type/Compaction
This week Mark from @MIBeneficials will be going deep into breeding rove beetles for continued success. It can be a simple process, but it certainly comes with nuisances that can hold you back from your true potential in rearing them. We look forward to fielding your questions and can't wait to explore these questions: Breeding Rove Beetles Q&A 1. Overview of Rove Beetles 1. What Are They? 2. How do they benefit our soil systems? 3. What is the Life Cycle of a Rove Beetle? 1. Why Is it important to understand this? 2. Setting Up Your Bin 1. What types of bins are suitable? 2. What substrate should I use? 3. How much should I fill the container? 4. How do I ensure the proper moisture level? 1. Setting up a moisture gradient in your container 5. How many holes do I need in the container? 6. What is best for screen material and how to fix it to the container 7. How many rove beetles should I start with? 8. How much food should I start with? 9. How do I feed them? 10. What’s the best food source? 3. Maintaining Your Bin 1. How often should I feed? 2. Do I need to remove food at any point? 3. How often should I add moisture? 4. How long can I expect to wait before I can start seeing bigger numbers and be able to harvest? 4. Harvesting 1. What is the best way to harvest? 2. Should I wear gloves when I harvest? 3. How often should or can I harvest them?
This week we will be continuing the conversation about Natural Farming and IMO 4 and 5. Questions covered will include: Is making IMO3 the only way to have IMO3? Is IMO3 required for IMO4? What’s the use of IMO4 for? Are there different types of IMO4? Do you use more inputs when making IMO4? Is making IMO4 the only way to have IMO4? Hope you can join us LIVE at 9pm est right here on YOUTUBE
Tonight's episode is a continuation of our talk with Kevin (OKCalyxx) about Natural Farming; inputs, practices and more Alternative Ways of Collection IMO 1 (besides using a traditional collection box) Storing and making IMO2 Ways to make IMO3 without using IMO2 Best materials for making IMO3 and what materials need to be sourced from a store Cooking IMO3 - how to check temperatures, how to adjust when temps are too high, best practices for when temps are too low We hope you can join us LIVE every Friday night at 9pm est and drop a question in the mix
On this episode we are joined by Sean from Rising Moon Medicinals to talk about life on his regenerative, permaculture farm. His understanding and explanation of a permaculture system is truly unique and his approach is simple to follow. Utilizing the things he has access to on his property in Michigan (closing the loop), surveying his property and adjusting landscape to improve water movement and retention, considering sunlight for certain crops, using chickens for composting machines, and so many more simple but effective ways to improve your plan. This is an excellent listen for anyone who has been thinking of starting and improving a regenerative, permaculture property and we hope you find some value in this hour long episode. We hope you can join us Friday at 9pm and drop some questions in LIVE for us to answer.
This week we get into foundational information of Jadam and Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Some questions covered this week: 1. What does IMO and EMO stand for? 2. Can you explain the IMO Levels (1-5) and explain their purpose? 3. Does Jadam have IMO Levels (1-5)? Some Resources in Tonights Show: 1. Better Understanding IMO 1-4 : https://www.ecofarmingdaily.com/build-soil/biological-inoculants-for-soil-health/ 2. The Entire Jadam Handbook Free : https://lafarrucanews.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/youngsang-cho-jadam-organic-farming_-the-way-to-ultra-low-cost-agriculture-jadam-2016-1.pdf