{Afternoon Tea} ep. 5 'Fertilizing with Fallen Leaves'

Episode 14 November 09, 2021 00:18:19
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 5 'Fertilizing with Fallen Leaves'
The Plant Passion Podcast
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 5 'Fertilizing with Fallen Leaves'

Nov 09 2021 | 00:18:19

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Show Notes

As we welcome fall and winter for 2021, the question on all our mind's is, "What should I do with all these leaves?!" Well, in this epidode, I do my best to explain the benefits of leaf litter and show how it can be utilized to our benefit. Leaves have many secrets to them and be more than just piles set out for the city to collect and dispose of. 

 

Helpful papers for further information:

https://www.amnh.org/content/download/35188/518925/file/LifeInTheLeafLitter.pdf

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-spend-10-years/

https://virginiagreen.com/news/why-its-good-for-your-lawn-to-remove-fallen-leaves/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-leaf-litter-biodiversity/

 

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