Show Notes
Learn how to cultivate thriving fruit trees and gardens even if you don't have the best soil by using the Hügelkultur technique. Tune in to this Tuesday's live radio show and podcast with guest Paul Wheaton from Permies.com. Explore this month's recommended resource is the Garden Master Course by Helen Atthowe, an expert in "Beyond-organic" gardening, integrating fundamentals of a master gardener program, Masanobu Fukuoka's practices, and ecology.
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(00:00) - Introduction to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
(01:03) - Challenges of Growing Fruit Trees in Poor Soil
(01:53) - Introduction to Hugelkultur with Paul Wheaton
(04:47) - Benefits of Hugelkultur
(06:41) - Building Hugelkultur in Urban Environments
(10:45) - Listener Questions and Answers
(11:51) - Swales and Hugelkultur in Different Climates
(18:46) - Best Practices for Hugelkultur
(28:00) - Choosing the Right Wood for Hugelkultur
(31:05) - Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message
(31:47) - Introduction to Organic Fruit Tree Growing
(32:29) - Student Testimonial: Jennifer Chandler
(33:31) - Silver Creek Nursery: Sustainable Fruit Trees
(34:23) - Whiffle Tree Nursery: Wide Selection of Cultivars
(35:25) - Vermicomposting with Vermi Beck
(38:25) - Listener Questions and Hugelkultur Tips
(45:12) - Paul Wheaton's Gardening Journey
(50:18) - Listener Emails and Contest
(01:02:39) - Conclusion and Farewell
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