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Fighting the Earth-Worshipping Stereotype of Alternative Living with Joel Salatin – Episode 145

Feb 21st, 2013 | By
Fighting the Earth-Worshipping Stereotype of Alternative Living with Joel Salatin – Episode 145

For centuries, Greco-Roman thought has dominated western civilization, and this paradigm has always marginalized the physical world in favor of the esoteric spiritual realm. Biblical stewardship and engagement with the earth has been viewed as something less than desirable, and in our age brings to mind tree hugging Gaia-worshipping environmentalism. However, conservatives are beginning to
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Apr 10th, 2012 | By

Dear Joel, I am currently researching the in’s and out’s, do’s and don’ts, of putting in asparagus plants. What kind of soil? How deep to plant? How to harvest and when? How much sunlight? I live in central Minnesota. I have established horseradish plants in a garden plot, but am not sure how or when
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How to Have the Best Soil in Raised Beds

Mar 15th, 2012 | By
How to Have the Best Soil in Raised Beds

Hello Joel-

This year I want to create a garden out of raised beds using concrete blocks (about three or four high). Besides using earthworms, do you have a good recipe for the soil to use? About how many earthworms per foot would you start with, or is there a formula? Also, which seeds would be best to plant in this type of “garden?”

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How To Deal With Poisoned Soil

Mar 2nd, 2012 | By
How To Deal With Poisoned Soil

Dear Joel,

What should I do with a yard that contains an “arsenic content” of 12.5? (Lack of recall on exactly what the measurement reflects other than the fact that “over 5″ is a level considered to require some possible remedy which has yet to be determined.)

Thanks Joel!

-Kimie R.

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One Simple Way to Improve Soil

Feb 24th, 2012 | By
One Simple Way to Improve Soil

Dear Joel,

We have very, very acidic soil that is also very rocky with lots of orange-red clay. Help!!! How can we make it better?

-Lola V.

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Suggestions for Homegrown Chicken Feed

Feb 16th, 2012 | By
Suggestions for Homegrown Chicken Feed

Dear Joel,

What plants should be grown in the home garden to feed a small flock of chickens so commercial feed is not needed? How do you recommend accomplishing this? Thank you!

-Laura W.

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