
About this episode
In this week's episode of the Good Growing podcast, Extension educator Duane Friend joins Ken and Katie to talk about compost and dealing with pond weeds. In this episode they cover topics on:
Recommended composting methods
How often should you stir compost?
Can you compost weeds that have been sprayed with herbicide?
Can you compost dog and rabbit waste?
How do you get rid of algae on your pond?
Why causes tiny pinholes in tomato leaves?
How often should you water a tomato grown in a container?
Check out these resources:
Purdue pond management website: https://extension.purdue.edu/pondwildlife/
IL Department of Natural Resources: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Pages/default.aspx
Everyday Environment webinars: https://extension.illinois.edu/global/everyday-environment-webinar-series
Everyday Environment YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIq7XlTOe3aktogEpAPxp-s64ZoSei3nj
Contact the hosts:
Chris Enroth [email protected]
Ken Johnson [email protected]
Katie Parker [email protected]
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