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Fertilizing Orchids the Right Way May 05, 2023

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Fertilizing can be confusing! Today we learn how often to fertilize orchids, what kind of fertilizers to use, and common mistakes people make when fertilizing. Spoiler alert: don’t give them too much fertilizer! Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden.

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John's Favorite Orchids to Grow May 04, 2023

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So, what are John’s favorite orchid varieties? John also has a strategy for ensuring that you have an orchid in bloom every day of the year in your home. Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden.

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A Master Horticulturist Teaches You About Water May 03, 2023

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Your plants care about water quality, especially your more sensitive plants. Reverse osmosis water or filtered water may be just what your plants need! Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden.

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Get Started Caring for Orchids May 02, 2023

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New to orchids? John Clements, Director of Gardens at the San Diego Botanic Garden, walks us through a comprehensive care guide for orchids. Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden.

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A Life in Horticulture with John Clements May 01, 2023

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Meet John Clements. John has been a horticulture professional for nearly 50 years. And boy, does he have some wild stories to share! Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden.

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The 4 Philosophies of JADAM Apr 28, 2023

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Youngsang Cho explains the philosophies of JADAM:

Do as Nature Does
I and Others are One
The Good and the Bad are One
Co-existing with Grass

Questions by Manfred Mann Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature") in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea.

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Ultra-Low Cost Pest Disease Control with JADAM Apr 27, 2023

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What makes the JADAM method Ultra-Low cost and how does the method work? While JMS is the cornerstone solution of the JADAM Method, Youngsang Cho also invented JS (JADAM Sulfur), JWA (JADAM Wetting Agent) and JHS (JADAM Herbal Solution) to aid in pest and plant disease management. How to make JS (JADAM Sulfur) Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature") in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea.

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How to Start JADAM Organic Farming Apr 26, 2023

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In order to start your JADAM Organic Farming journey you will need to make JMS, the JADAM Microorganism Solution. Youngsang Cho walks us through step by step how to create this mixture. All you need is 3 simple ingredients - boiled potatoes, sea salt, and soil from around your garden or farm. Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature") in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea.

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JADAM vs. Korean Natural Farming Apr 25, 2023

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JADAM can be used by anyone, anywhere, no matter what size their garden or farm is. The JADAM Method seeks to simplify farming and create a universal standard. In doing this, the inputs must be cheap and readily available to anyone around the world. Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature") in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea.

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Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

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JADAM: The Ultra-Low Cost Farming & Gardening Method Apr 24, 2023

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This week we welcome two very special guests all the way from Korea - the founder of JADAM, Youngsang Cho, and his daughter, Sunyoung Cho. In this episode, we discuss the history and basics of JADAM and Korean Natural Farming. Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature") in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea.

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Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

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