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Part 2 …..Dr Elaine Ingham walks you through the easy science of creating a non-smelly, clean organic compost for gardeners of ALL types. She talks about construction, materials used, biology, recipe for fungal and bacterial composts, organisms and more…. compost, compost making, soil, gardening, organic farming, microbes, fungi, bacteria
www.farmingsecrets.com Farming Secrets Club member David Thomas tells why he is choosing to go down the track of pasture cropping. He has used lots of compost and has followed natural sequence practices to help retain more moisture in his soil.
www.farmingsecrets.com reveals why this farmer welcomes weeds on his farm and maybe why you should too! Have a look as Craig Carter describes how to minimalise the damage that is done when a flood comes through.
If you’d like to view more of Craig’s story email: helen@farmingsecrets.com 
www.farmingsecrets.com reveals the natural sequence that takes place on Craig Carter’s farm. Peter Andrews helped Craig to place logs strategically across the water flow to redirect and change the water energy. The plan is to create a chain of ponds where water and vegetation is retained for long term benefits.
www.farmingsecrets.com reveals One farmer who has discovered what happens when he let his Prairie Grass grow wild! Reap these benefits too!
www.farmingsecrets.com presents The Truth About Wild Lettuce. What do you know about wild lettuce? Would you let it grow on your farm? Craig nearly broke our spade trying to dig it up for us to see its root structure. It plays a great role in the cycle of regeneration of native pastures and balancing the soil. Watch it now and for more return next week or subscribe to Farming Secrets at: www.farmingsecrets.com
