The Natural Gardener: John Dromgoole's Journey to Organic Gardening
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Hi, y’all! Johanna here from the TX Soil Sisters.
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The Natural Gardener, John Dromgoole, joined us in the KLKT studio in Lockhart, TX. And, as we’re prone to do… we didn’t capture a picture. 😑
In our chat, John shares his origin story from his early days in South Texas to his influential career in Austin creating a world-class gardening destination known for its pioneering work in organic gardening and sustainable living.
Our conversation covers a wide range of topics including radio broadcasting, the benefits of organic gardening, planting tips and techniques, composting, urban gardening, and the role of community in spreading natural gardening knowledge.
John emphasizes the importance of being open to learning from nature, communicating with plants, and using sustainable practices to nurture the soil and environment.
Happy farming and healthy living, y’all!
Love,
Jo (and Crystal) ❤️
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00:00 Soil Sisters Introduction
00:16 John Dromgoole's Gardening Journey
02:01 From Radio to Retail: A Unique Path
06:26 Organic Gardening and Learning in Austin
09:52 The Importance of Soil and Microbes
11:26 Communicating with Plants
18:06 Birds and Biodiversity in the Garden
20:48 Cover Crops and Soil Health
22:53 Understanding Weeds and Soil Health
24:08 Recommended Reading for Sustainable Agriculture
25:29 The Visionary Farmer: Malcolm Beck
26:23 Partnership and Potting Soil
27:28 Composting and Organic Techniques
29:17 Urban Gardening and Worm Farms
31:53 Fruit Trees and Espalier Techniques
39:00 Seaweed Benefits and Gardening Tips
43:48 Composting at Home
47:08 Organic Gardening Advocacy
50:18 Conclusion and Future Plans
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