In this episode, I’m going to review the season so you can remember all that I’ve covered and give you - my listeners - a chance at getting a hat and mug sent anywhere in the world, just for giving me some feedback on the future direction of the podcast.

Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/015-season-review-future-feedback

Feedback survey: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast-feedback-fall-2020

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For the past decade I've tried to make drip irrigation work in my garden. In this episode I'll talk about the many iterations of my design and why I'm pulling it out next year and going back to overhead sprinklers.

Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/014-giving-up-on-drip

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The idea of paying farmers to store carbon in their soils has been around for decades. The next frontier is now looked upon to be regenerative agriculture. In this episode, I’d like to work through a series of questions you should be able to answer before you sign up for a carbon payment plan.

Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/013-caution-on-carbon-payments 

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Cocktail cover crops are all the rage in cover crop discussions. Farmers and seed companies have their own special blend that is purported to have all the benefits you need for your farm. But do they work?

Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/012-simplicity-in-cover-crop-mixes 

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Regenerative practices are often messy, at least in the early stages of the transition. In this podcast I discuss my problems with community standards as my yard moves towards a more regenerative management style.

Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/011-trouble-with-bylaw

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Planting green means planting your crop into a living cover crop. In this episode I take a step back and look at what it is trying to accomplish and look at where it fits and where it does not.

Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/010-plant-green-plant-brown

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Add soil crops, companion crops, intercrops, and relay crops to your repertoire. 

Episode link: www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/009-beyond-cover-crops

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You don't need to understand the mathematics behind statistics to be able to use them. Learn how to spot product claims that aren't worth your time and money. Load up this example to follow along with in the episode: http://michigansoybean.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016-Radiate-Trial.pdf

Episode transcript: www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/008-no-stats-no-effect

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When most people think of amendments for their garden they think of bringing in something from the outside. In this episode I'll explore ways that you can get plants working for you instead. This topic was originally intended to be a presentation at Environment Lethbridge's 2020 Seedy Saturday event. However, as with most events this past month, and for the foreseeable future, it was cancelled.

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In this podcast I’m going to cover starting something new, creating and establishing cover crop mixtures,  and thoughts on regenerative and sustainable agriculture. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/006-lessons-learned-in-2019