Organic pest control is vital to a successful garden. Forest gardening like I do, aids in the balance and stability of a gardening system. This method of pest control is beyond organic, it is sustainable, because it is natural.
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Great video, I really enjoyed this one!
Do you believe your system will achieve a point where you no longer have to apply mulch?
Great advice! Ive just started a degree program with UMASS amherst on sustainable food and farming and my first classes are on soil science and organic veggie production. We are going over exactly what you are talking about! I am curious though, where did you get your inspiration for the garden? (Permaculture, sustainable agricutlure, agroecology, or biodynamic agriculture or something else)
You have a phenomenal education. I will watch this again. I will pin it so can watch it several times. I will start gardening with your ideas after I move. I know when I plant peach trees that I have to plant several. The squirrels can take about 250 peaches in ten hours. I would like to grow lots of food and maybe get some chickens.
What about moles? I'm trying to be patient, but I don't really know what to do with this mole in my garden. He's been there for about 3-4 weeks and he's digging around my trees, I'm afraid he's disturbing the roots to a point they are going to suffer. Any thoughts? I bought a trap, I don't want to kill him, but…
Are you familiar with Carey Reams and High Brix Gardens ? They advocate the same philosophy of a distressed plant will attract pests and disease. A healthy plant will be able to fend off pests and disease. They associate density of plant juices(Sugars and minerals) with health. They measure it with a refractometer.
Totally agree .Thanks for sharing
Love your channel brother.
I have asked myself that question about your garden too. It makes sense, thanks for explaining that. Have a great holiday weekend.
What trees do you recommend to attract birds that eat slugs? Slugs and snails are a pain in the but for green leefy stuff. Thanks
It's the message I need to hear! I'm learning and slowly getting that a healthy soil produces healthy plants. Thanks for the information!
What about powdery mildew? I've been building my soil for three years organically,but I still can't grow squash or cucumbers past Sept. Any tips for that?
great video!!
Great video!
I'm asked the same question all the time about what I do to control pests, and I think people are sometimes disappointed when I tell them I do almost nothing. I love your approach, James! It's a big mistake to declare war on nature or try to micromanage it. It just doesn't work.
An unheathy plant or stressed plants emit a fermone which attracts plant predit is key . and I agree that good soil is key. You are amazing, great vid
What kind of wood chips (from what tree are they made) are you using to cover the ground?
working with nature, i like it 🙂
I did this a little backwards. I planted my seeds then added the chips at partial breakdown. What survived (and a lot did not) started off struggling. But once the chips inoculated the soil I could tell plants were happier. They are actually bug free and thick, strong plants. Thanks for all your videos.
Paul from back to Eden says because of the soil the plants are full of water and when small pest take a bite of a plant they get so full of water the drowned.
Subscribing to your channel, loving this from Swaziland.
It takes years to create living soil that can support the crops. Until then I have to use fertilizers to have a decent harvest in my kitchen garden.
Your videos are very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hi James, where can I get the undied wood chips like you use. I'm in Burlington county South Jersey.
Thanks, Dan