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S4 Ep6: June - How to be water wise

S4 Ep6: June - How to be water wise

FromThe Organic Gardening Podcast


S4 Ep6: June - How to be water wise

FromThe Organic Gardening Podcast

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We’ve got a double bill this month to help you save more water in your garden over the summer.

We’re joined by Joe Osborne from the charity Waterwise – who tells us that in England alone, we face a potential water deficit of close to 5,000 million litres of water every day by 2050. She shares how crucial it’s we conserve more of it in our homes and gardens.

And climate change gardening guru Sally Morgan talks rainwater and grey water harvesting. She reveals ways to water plants more effectively, and the importance of soil health.

“No dig is important because we don't want to disturb the fungi in the soil,” she says. “Most plants have a relationship with the mycorrhizal that extends beneath the plant – and it’s this fungus network that does the watering for them, finding water in the soil.”





Also in this episode…

We'll be answering your questions about how to deal with box hedge moth, what to do about allotment-loving ants, and how to tackle chilies that are not hot.
Released:
Jun 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Inspiration to help you garden the organic way, with advice, tips and interviews from the UK's leading organic gardening organisation, Garden Organic. Hosted by Sarah Brown and Chris Collins.