The secret to growing good plants is starting them off right and then maintaining them - much like parenting. If we love our kids, we want the best for them, therefore we have to get them off to the right start and maintain the process throughout their raising.
This week on episode 4 of the Farm Life and Freedom podcast Amy discusses 5 Main points of ongoing care of your garden to ensure healthy plants and the ease of regular care, as well as what we, as parents, have to do to raise good kids into healthy adults.
00:00 Intro
Planting and Transplanting Seedlings 1:21
Hardening Off Seedlings, Planting Seedlings Properly per Plant Type
Mulching 8:39
Wood Chips, Straw, Plastic Mulch, Leaves, Newspaper, Cardboard
Fertilizing 13:41
Liquid Seaweed, Fish Emulsion, Bone Meal (Phosphorus), Blood Meal (Nitrogen), Worm Castings, Elm Dirt, Compost Side Dressing
Watering and Irrigating 21:14
Based on plant type and garden style, Consistency, Deep Watering, Water Catchment, Drip Irrigation, Soaker
Weeding 31:00
A Little at a time
Growing Good Plants Conclusion 32:52
Part 2 - Parenting - Growing Good Kids 33:46
Growing Good Plants and Kids Conclusion and What to Expect Next Week 50:28
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