Now that we have discussed composting and nutrient toxicities and deficiencies lets talk about fertilizers. I’m hoping you have done a soil test by now and have a good idea on what your soil pH is, what the nutrient content of your soil is and what your soil needs. Let's talk about what to do next! Choosing the right fertilizer can be a daunting task with so many different NPK values and different types of fertilizer like organic and synthetic. The options can be confusing, but with a little bit more information you can make a choice that is best for you and your plants!

Now that we've talked about composting, garden planning, seed starting and everything to get started in your garden let's chat about what plant deficiencies and toxicities are and what to look for.

In today's episode I will talk about all things composting from a backyard compost pile to vermiculture.

This is a long overdue episode! In this episode we discuss why I garden and how I came to love the world of plants. I share my personal gardening journey in rural Appalachia. We also dive into why I started podcasting and my goal with Plants and Things. Everyone's gardening journey is unique and we are all at different experience levels.

In this episode, I talk a bit about what's been going on in our garden and what native plants I've been planting in my garden. I finally got my hands on a Lilly of the Valley and I am so excited about it! We also briefly talk about why I choose to plant native plants in my garden and how that ties in with soil health.