Sustainability
Hello Joe! Loved the episode on the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Learning about insect habitat and the value of over wintering growth really validated the way I’ve been forced to care for my large property. I don’t have time to do more than a few hours of work outside per week and so I drive the landscaping toward sustainability. That means I cut the grass a couple of inches higher promoting a drought/flood resistant lawn composed of flowering weeds; allow the edges to be taken over by shrubs and long grasses; converted the old barn foundation into a wildflower garden; and really try to focus my time on removing invasives. I grow my tomato plants in the same place each year and just accept that only half the varieties are going to tolerate the blight and am bemused by how the fruiting parts stay just above the dying parts all season long. Instead of trying to dig all of the concrete out of the barn foundation, I just threw rotting logs on top. And because I didn’t pull out all the jewelweed next to my front door, I found out that the female hummingbirds adore it. Your episodes on native plants, bird habitat, humane gardening, wildflower gardens, foodscaping, Lee Reich’s weed less farmden, hugelkultur, etc. have been like having a constant support group reaffirming my commitment and giving me ideas on how to achieve ecological peace. And wow, the varieties of birds, frogs, wild bees, insects, and flowering plants I’m seeing has increased every year. I’m exhausted, but I’m approaching a sustainably healthy ecosystem. Thank you for being my mentor, Madelyn from Pennsylvania.
MSW44 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/01/21
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Very informative. I’m a beginner gardener and I love the variety that Joe offers in this podcast. I am learning something new in every episode. Joe has inspired me to become an organic gardener. I can’t wait to build my first compost bin. Thank you Joe.
cVillain via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/17
I’ve been listening to Joe’s podcasts for almost a year and it’s the by far best gardening podcast I’ve come across yet. Joe is entertaining, positive and shares information that you can actually use and benefit from. The podcasts are based on fact and scientific research and are not too deep...Read full review »
Oaktown71 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/19/18
I've been gardening for more than 60 years, and taught Master Gardeners for many years and I'm still learning. I listen to other gardening podcasts on occasion, but this one is the one I don't ever want to miss. I learn so much from Joe and his guests! Not only that, but he's...Read full review »
GA Garden Coach via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/17/18
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