560: Ben Kilbride on The Garden Guide and More.
Time-tested and trusted planting resources from the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been used as a guide mainly by farmers to aid in predicting weather patterns. Ben Kilbride, who is the editorial assistant for the Old Farmer’s Almanac discusses the variety of publications and guides available to all types gardeners from novice to expert. Listen in to learn about the history of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the prediction methods used, and the various gardening guides covering topics from growing techniques to battling pests.
His failure – The attempt of creating a farm in the backyard without enough supplies
His success – Learning how to grow food year round in a smaller space
His drive – The desire to understand how to grow food sustainably and live off-grid
His advice – “No matter how much space one has to garden, don’t limit abilities to that space”
The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids
Website: www.almanac.com
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