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Ep 115: Mini Masterclass Organic Gardening Uncovered: Natural Practices for a Healthier Garden

February 10, 2025 • Esther Aitken

Welcome back to The Messed Up Gardener—your go-to podcast for all things gardening, where we embrace the mess, the learning curves, and the joy of growing! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into organic gardening, breaking down the fundamentals, debunking common myths, and exploring trending natural practices that are reshaping how we grow our food.

If you’ve ever wondered what organic gardening truly means, why it matters, and how to get started without overcomplicating things, this mini masterclass is for you! We’ll cover:

✔️ What Organic Gardening Is – Understanding the philosophy and practical methods behind it.
✔️ Why It Matters – The impact on soil health, biodiversity, and our health.
✔️ The Role of Soil Health – Why soil is the foundation of everything and how to nourish it naturally.
✔️ Using Natural Fertilizers – Compost, worm castings, and plant-based fertilizers to enrich your garden.
✔️ Managing Pests Organically – Effective natural solutions without synthetic sprays.
✔️ Organic Gardening as a Lifestyle – How this approach transforms not just your garden but your mindset.
✔️ Trending Organic Gardening Practices – Including regenerative gardening, biointensive gardening, no-dig gardening, natural pest control innovations, and biochar soil improvement.
✔️ Practical Steps to Transition to Organic Gardening – Actionable tips to go organic, no matter where you are in your gardening journey.
✔️ Myth-Busting Session – Organic gardening is NOT too expensive, too time-consuming, or less productive!

Ready to take your garden to the next level, naturally? Grab your cup of tea (or compost bin!), get comfortable, and let’s dig in! 🌻

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Keep your hands dirty, your plants happy, and your gardening journey authentically messy! As always, gardening can happen anywhere, in any space, on any budget! Have an incredibly abundant week—I’ll buzz you later! 🐝✨

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