S2E10 – Mulch, 5 container Garden tip Guest chicken expert author Melissa Caughey TWVG Radio show
Replay of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 5-5-18 on 860AM WNOV and W293cx 106.5 FM Milwaukee WI,
listen here during show hours Saturdays 9-10 am CST https://tinyurl.com/zvh5kaz
Topics:Joey and Holly talk about Mulch the good and the back, and 5 container gardening tips also their guest author and chicken expert Melissa Caughey of https://www.tillysnest.com/
Synthetic, natural, etc
Grass clippings, leaves, straw, shredded paper, cardboard (may contain formaldehyde)
wood chips but not mixed in – as they break down they may take some nitrogen away
cocoa mulch
5 tips for a better container garden
1. Get a container that is the right size for the plant you’re growing – drainage holes
2. good potting mix
3. proper amount of light
4. consistent watering PLANT BOOSTER
5. nutrients
6. mulch
They talk about:
1.If you know you can raise chickens where you live – what are 2 aspects of chicken keeping most people may not consider?
2.When starting your chicken journey – for a newbie – is it best to start with chicks or with adult chickens?
3.For most breeds, how long can one expect before they can get eggs or how long before a chicken will produce eggs?
4.How much space does 1 chicken need?
5.What is the cost investment per year for 1 chicken? Food…?
6.Do you have to have a chicken coop or are there shortcuts to house the chickens or is there a reason why a coop is needed?
7.Where can people find your books and what is something we may be surprised to find in your newest book how to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say without giving too much away?
Working The soil, planting Leeks and Carrots with cardboard The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener
Join Joey as he shows how he preps the soil in the garden this may not work for everyone, Also planting leeks in the square food garden method and planting carrots with cardboard
The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener 