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Building a Living Soil Nov 01, 2019

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Today we discuss how to cultivate healthy, living soil by talking with Nancy Hayden and learning how she did it on her farm, The Farm Between. About Nancy Hayden: Nancy and her husband John are the co-owners of The Farm Between in Vermont, as well as the authors of the new book Farming on the Wild Side, available now. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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Landscaping with Native Plants Oct 31, 2019

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Beyond being a "nice thing to do", landscaping with native plants has a whole host of benefits for your yard, garden, or farm. About Nancy Hayden: Nancy and her husband John are the co-owners of The Farm Between in Vermont, as well as the authors of the new book Farming on the Wild Side, available now. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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Lessons Learned from Wild Farming Oct 31, 2019

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Today we dive into the book, Farming on the Wild Side, with Nancy Hayden. About Nancy Hayden: Nancy and her husband John are the co-owners of The Farm Between in Vermont, as well as the authors of the new book Farming on the Wild Side, available now. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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Farming on the Wild Side Oct 31, 2019

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Have you ever had the fantasy of starting a farm, but having it feel more like a wild garden than a conventional farm? Well, this week's guest did exactly that. Join us for an exciting week of episodes. About Nancy Hayden: Nancy and her husband John are the co-owners of The Farm Between in Vermont, as well as the authors of the new book Farming on the Wild Side, available now. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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The Urban Worm Bag Oct 28, 2019

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What is the Urban Worm Bag, and why was it invented by an airline pilot who had never composted before in his life?! Today's show is all about Steve Churchill's founding story of the Urban Worm Company. 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking This Link Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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Filling Your First Worm Bin Oct 27, 2019

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New to worm composting and want a complete step-by-step guide? Today's show is for you. Steve walks you through filling up your first worm bin. 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking This Link Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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Worm Tea vs. Leachate Oct 26, 2019

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Is worm tea the same as leachate? What is leachate? Is it even GOOD to have in a worm composting system? All of these questions answer and more in today's show. 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking This Link Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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4 Common Worm Misconceptions Oct 25, 2019

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Today we answer some common questions gardeners have about using worms in the garden, compost, or vermicompost. The answers may surprise you! 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking This Link Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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Worm Castings and Damping Off Disease Oct 24, 2019

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Do worm castings have a unique effect on dreaded damping off disease? Turns out the answer is yes...learn more in today's show. 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking This Link Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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#1 Most Common Vermicomposting Mistake Oct 23, 2019

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If you're new to vermicomposting, you're PROBABLY going to make this mistake, and it leads to almost all other issues you'll run into when worm composting. 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking This Link Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening

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