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26. Cover Crops: Your Garden's Best Kept Secret

26. Cover Crops: Your Garden's Best Kept Secret

FromOld Fashioned On Purpose


26. Cover Crops: Your Garden's Best Kept Secret

FromOld Fashioned On Purpose

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today I’m here to provide you a very organic, extremely affordable way to fertilize your soil, suppress weeds, increase organic matter, and prevent erosion.  I know what you’re thinking-- This sounds way too good to be true!  I’m happy to tell you, this is very, very real.  On this special episode I’m joined by Parker from True Leaf Market, the non-GMO seed company that is literally a dream come true for homesteaders like you and I. I've ignored cover crops for YEARS because I had a hard time getting straight information on when and how to plant them-- that changed after this interview. Join Parker and I as we dig deep into cover crops and how they can transform your garden.Some highlights from the episode: What is a cover crop? The easy solution if you're confused over which type of crop to plantExactly WHEN and HOW to plant your own cover cropsCover crops options for a no-till gardenCheck out True Leaf Market: http://bit.ly/2ViiP3UGrab the Cover Crop Printable: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/cover More Cover Crop Info on The Prairie Homestead Blog: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2019/10/garden-cover-crops.html
Released:
Oct 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast, where ambitious people master the art of returning to their roots.Have you found yourself disenchanted with society, wishing you could opt-out of the rate race? Perhaps you’re craving a life that’s meaningful and tangible— a life where you can create and produce instead of merely consume?I’m Jill Winger— best-selling author and long-time homesteader. Over the last 10 years, I’ve helped thousands of families create more connection, grow amazing organic food, and find the ultimate fulfillment through an old-fashioned lifestyle. If you're a trailblazer, maverick, homesteader, modern-pioneer, or backyard farmer, you've found your tribe. Join me every Monday and Thursday as we dive deep into topics that will help you launch your homestead, grow your business, and ultimately give you the purposeful lifestyle you've always wanted.