Best Organic Gardening Secrets

Carrots should be planted in the spring, before the last frost date, and they should be placed in ground that is loose and deep. Find out why carrots should be planted in rows with help from an organic farmer in this free video on root vegetable gardening.

Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an organic vegetable and fruit operation in Belchertown, Mass.
Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Jenn

Duration : 0:2:9

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When growing lettuce, remember that the plant is tolerant of frost because the freezing temperatures induce sugars and sweetness in the leaves. Find out why lettuce should be planted in the spring or fall with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening.

Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an organic vegetable and fruit operation in Belchertown, Mass.
Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Jenn

Duration : 0:2:10

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Okra is a heat-loving plant that is very tolerant of the cold and best planted after the last danger of frost has passed. Plant okra one seed at a time, 1 foot apart, with help from an organic farmer in this free video on fruit and vegetable gardening.

Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an organic vegetable and fruit operation in Belchertown, Mass.
Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Jenn

Duration : 0:2:11

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Cucumbers are often grown in raised beds or mounds with freshly tilled soil. Plant cucumber seeds 2 inches deep with help from an organic farmer in this free video on gourd gardening.

Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an organic vegetable and fruit operation in Belchertown, Mass.
Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Jenn

Duration : 0:2:25

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Want to start an organic compost pile quickly? An expert shares a home-made recipe that you can use to make your compost pile quickly break down in this free organic gardening video.

Expert: Gale Gassiot
Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”

Duration : 0:1:17

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Compost needs a certain amount of water to break down correctly, but too much water can keep the compost from getting enough air. Learn how to make sure your compost pile has the right amount of water in this free organic gardening video.

Expert: Gale Gassiot
Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”

Duration : 0:1:12

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It is essential that we go back to basics: A lot more nutrients and a lot less toxins

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How do you know when your organic compost in your compost bin is ready to be used as fertilizer for plants in your garden? Find out in this free organic gardening video.

Expert: Gale Gassiot
Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”

Duration : 0:0:53

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What features should you look for when buying or making a compost bin? Find out and get tips on how compost bin design can help to aerate compost for your garden, in this free organic gardening video.

Expert: Gale Gassiot
Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”

Duration : 0:1:18

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