🌿 The Dirt on Gardening Podcast — Episode 25 | Permaculture, Agroforestry & Sustainable Gardening 🌾 скачать в хорошем качестве

🌿 The Dirt on Gardening Podcast — Episode 25 | Permaculture, Agroforestry & Sustainable Gardening 🌾

*🌿 The Dirt on Gardening Podcast — Episode 25 | Permaculture, Agroforestry & Sustainable Gardening 🌾* In this milestone 25th episode of The Dirt on Gardening*, **Andre**, **Derek (The Chocolate Botanist)**, and guest **Kayla from Love Health Market* dig deep into **permaculture, agroforestry, and the mindset of sustainability**. From plant diversity and herbal wisdom to climate-specific growing strategies, this episode is packed with inspiration, science, and humor for every grower who wants to make the earth better — one seed at a time. --- 🌱 Summary *🌸 Episode Milestone & Guest Introduction:* Andre celebrates six months of podcasting and welcomes Kayla, a 29-year-old vegan entrepreneur, herbalist, and YouTuber from Love Health Market. She shares her journey from nursing school to full-time gardening, beginning with over 100 houseplants in her Orlando apartment. *🌳 Permaculture & Agroforestry:* The team defines *permaculture* as a “permanent culture” built on earth care, people care, and fair share. Kayla explains *agroforestry* — growing food in forest-like systems using biodiversity, in-house compost, and natural soil fertility. *🌻 Real-World Application:* They highlight Mike Garcia’s Ever Oak Farm and discuss scaling permaculture models globally. The conversation includes practical steps like **recycling containers, composting, and reducing waste**, showing that sustainable gardening begins at home. *🌾 Hands-On Gardening Tips:* *Trellising & Florida Weave* for cucumbers and squash. *Mexican Sunflower* for chop-and-drop fertilizer. *Living Mulch (Panadol)* for ground cover and moisture retention. *Garlic Prep Tip:* Chill bulbs before planting in warm climates for larger yields. *🌿 Ethnobotany & Herbal Remedies:* They compare *mullein, goldenrod, and cecropia* for respiratory health while reminding viewers these are educational discussions, not medical advice. *🌴 Global Gardening Perspective:* Andre shares his experiences managing properties and gardens in Florida and Mexico, emphasizing climate adaptability and affordable, sustainable living. *🍃 Sustainability Mindset:* From small actions like reusing soil to large-scale ecological design, the hosts agree: permaculture is progress, not perfection. *🎙️ Community & Closing Reflections:* The group closes by thanking listeners, discussing community education through *Better Gardener School*, and reminding everyone to “grow where you are.” --- 🌿 Learn More 🌿 Visit my website: [thechocolatebotanist.com](https://thechocolatebotanist.com) 🌿 Explore more content: [biosites.com/thechocolatebotanist](https://biosites.com/thechocolatebota...) 🌿 Follow me on Instagram: [@thechocolatebotanist](  / thechocolatebotanist  ) --- 🕒 Chapters 00:00 🌼 Introduction & Guest Welcome 01:30 🚜 Derek’s Farm Tour Experience 02:05 🌿 Meet Kayla – From Nursing to Gardening 03:00 🌱 Journey into Permaculture & Herbalism 05:15 🧴 Sponsor: Retain Tool Cleaner 06:20 🌎 What Is Permaculture? 11:00 🌳 Agroforestry Explained 12:35 🌾 Beyond Sustainability: Toward Regeneration 13:40 🍽️ Can Permaculture Feed the World? 16:50 🌴 Florida’s Year-Round Growing Advantage 17:50 ❄️ Overwintering Mullein in Cold Climates 20:00 🌸 Ethnobotany: Mullein, Lamb’s Ear & Goldenrod 21:00 🪴 Trellising & Florida Weave Techniques 24:00 🌻 Mexican Sunflower Fertilizer Talk 26:30 🌬️ Natural Remedies for Asthma (Disclaimer) 28:10 🐜 Sponsor: Sonia’s Bug Spray 29:20 ♻️ The Permaculture Mindset 33:00 🔬 Debunking Gardening Myths 36:00 🍌 Banana Trunk Water Experiment 37:00 🌱 Sponsor: Thrive Root Booster 38:40 🥦 Fall Planting Plans Gone Wild (500 Seedlings!) 42:00 🌿 Managing Overgrowth & Ground Covers 44:00 🐭 Natural Pest Control 45:00 🌶️ Sponsor: Sweet & Spicy Pepper Sauce 46:00 🏡 Living Between Florida & Mexico 48:10 💡 Q&A: Lavender, Greenhouses & Grow Lights 52:00 🥕 Fall Crops for Varied Climates 54:00 🧄 Garlic Chilling & Planting Tips 58:00 🎬 Closing Remarks & Next Episode Preview --- *#TheChocolateBotanist #TheDirtOnGardening #Permaculture #Agroforestry #SustainableGardening #BlackPlantCreators #Ethnobotany #PlantCare #RegenerativeAgriculture #Composting #OrganicGardening #GrowYourOwn #BetterGardenerSchool #Horticulture*