Garden Talk: Back to the roots of organic gardening; Selecting plants for winter color and texture

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Hands holding several freshly harvested potatoes covered in soil.
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The concept of growing organic has changed over the years, we talk about how with the author Eliot Coleman. And then Mark Dwyer is back to share his expertise on garden plant selection.

Featured in this Episode

  • Soil health care key to organic gardening

     Our guest says that organic gardening should be self-sustaining. He tells us about how to implement a system that avoids the cost, energy and hassles of bringing in outside organic matter.

  • Winter interest in your garden

     Bright berries, interesting bark and rugged evergreens are all part of an appealing winter landscape. We talk about some of the plants that will add to your garden’s eye appeal.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
  • Eliot Coleman Guest
  • Mark Dwyer Guest
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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