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Celebrate food forests this #EarthMonth! Based on the science of permaculture, a food forest is a nature-inspired multifunctional agricultural system that provides fruits, vegetables, other edibles, medicines and more. Unlike a traditional farm, a food forest is self-sustaining once established. This means it can feed families for generations while helping Indigenous communities re-establish food sovereignty. CFTC supports Indigenous partners across Canada to establish and cultivate four food forests. Because of these forests: 2,440 trees have been added 🌲 1,645 shrubs have been added 🌳 More than 5,000 pounds of fruits & veggies have been harvested 🥕 28 acres are established and growing 🌱

Let's Talk Tuesday! The Detrimental Impact of Root Circling 🌿🌀 🌱 At Habitat Select Nursery, we're proud to use advanced air pruning containers to cultivate our seedlings. But what happens when plants aren't given this start? Let's dive into the common issue of root circling and its impact on plant health. 🚫🌀 🔍 Root Circling Explained: Traditional plant containers often lead to root circling—where roots grow in tight circles around the edge of the container. This happens because the roots encounter the container's walls and have nowhere else to go. Over time, this becomes a severe problem. 👎 The Consequences: Root circling can severely hamper a plant's growth and overall health. It restricts water and nutrient absorption, making plants less sturdy and more susceptible to stress and drought. When planted, these constricted roots can struggle to expand beyond their initial patterns, leading to stunted growth and even premature death. 🌿 Why Air Pruning Makes a Difference: Air pruning containers, like the ones we use, naturally 'prune' the roots when they reach the air at the edge of the container. This encourages the growth of more fibrous roots, enhancing nutrient uptake, promoting healthier plants, and preventing the pitfalls of root circling. 🌟 Join us in choosing better health for our plants right from the start. Choose Habitat Select Nursery for strong, resilient, and flourishing plant life. #HabitatSelectNursery #HSNLetsTalk

🌳 Environmental extremes, including heat stress, are some of the most significant threats to tree health, growth and production that can lead to disorders like sunburn, cracking and russeting. With Park’s superior defense starting at the plant cuticle, growers can maximize marketable yields, produce high-quality fruit and build resilience in their orchard beyond a single growing season.   Learn how Parka can make a difference at every growth stage: https://lnkd.in/g-ESf-W8

👀 Looks like I was in one of Gotham Greens most recent Instagram Posts, where they talk about the importance of pollinators and how crucial they are to food production, diversity, and sustainability. Pollinators are super important not just to me personally but, also to my job as an IPM (Integrated Pest Management Specialist). I look for that balance in pest control, recognizing the difference between harmful and beneficial insects. By seeding the ground outside the greenhouse, we increase bees, butterflies, beetles, birds, and more, supporting a more sustainable healthy food ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gjZhYwi2

We know that soil health has a direct effect on the health of plants. What makes for a good soil? We agree with the American Horticultural Society, "healthy soil is full of organisms that turn organic matter and minerals into vital plant nutrients." Learn more about soil health in this article and don't forget to put Worm Power to work to improve the health of your soil and plants.

Spring is coming! You might even be able to smell it - that delightful, soily, rain, spring smell actually has it's own word! 🌷🌧 petrichor: (noun - pe·tri·chor ˈpe-trə-ˌkȯr) a distinctive, earthy, usually pleasant odor that is associated with rainfall especially when following a warm, dry period and that arises from a combination of volatile plant oils and geosmin released from the soil into the air and by ozone carried by downdrafts. Now that you know that, here's some additional information on soil and the importance of soil health from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Boy, won't you be the smart one at the next party. 😉 https://lnkd.in/gPRh3SdR

In this episode of "Sound Advice," Agronomist Ryan Harter dives into how to understand nutrient limitations using the Mulder's Chart. Watch now. https://ow.ly/HYHO50RiEIP

Mycorrhizae forms a powerful symbiotic relationship with plants, enhancing nutrient uptake and water absorption. However, without new root growth, this relationship can be limited. That's where MitoGrow comes in! With IBA as the primary ingredient in Aqua 3-IA, our product stimulates root growth by up to 50% in hardwood plants and trees and 30% in other plant species, allowing plants and mycorrhizae to thrive together. Boost your plants’ root mass and nutrient sharing with Aqua 3-IA today: https://lnkd.in/gx9SJDXn Interested in learning more about mycorrhizae Check out this short and easy to understand article: https://lnkd.in/gyfgEvsj #PlantHealth #SustainableLandscaping

Want to know what the soil food web is, what inhabits the soil habitat, why soil health impacts on plant health and ultimately our health and what you can do to get the best out of your garden? Eddie Bailey is a geologist, organic no-dig gardener, and soil food web specialist who runs Rhizophyllia. Eddie is passionate about soil health and growing healthy plants that are good for you and good for the planet. https://zurl.co/ToJY

Soil health can be complex to manage because soil characteristics, climate and the grower's goals vary on a sub-vineyard scale. In 2023, we surveyed grape growers to identify practices used to build soil health. The survey identified a range of techniques being used, and also identified that 96% of growers want more information to support improved soil health, specific to their location and the potential issues that might be limiting vine performance. Based on this feedback, Bragato Research Institute in collaboration with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited and the Marlborough District Council, has developed a ‘proof-of-concept’ web tool to guide site-specific soil management practices for individual properties. Initially developed for the Marlborough region, it provides soil property information on a specific parcel of land and recommended management techniques based on the soil’s susceptibilities to conditions affecting vine performance. Watch the video to find out more or read more here: https://lnkd.in/es35rC7B #nzwine #soilhealth