John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers a writers gardening questions for an article she is writing. In this episode, you will learn John's answers to the following questions: 0:45 How did you get into organic gardening? 6:14 What prompted you to start your youtube channel? 8:27 You don't use chemical pesticides, how do you protect your plants from pests? 20:03 What has your experience with Diatomaceous Earth? 20:53 What are the benefits of rock dust and compost combination? 24:12 How does great soil prevent some bug problems? 25:20 What is the most common problem organic gardeners face? Referenced Videos: How to Prevent Most Common Diseases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-8ovk81nNM Fight Pests with only water: Bug Blaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyFDugMuq8 More about rock dust and soil remineralization http://www.remineralize.org Increase your crop yields up to 400% using Worm Castings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Emu9hwhsc Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/growingyourgreens After watching this episode, you will learn John's answers to these questions, and probably learn a few things along the way as well.

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to visit his friends, Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C. home, who he helped them build and start to grow their vegetable garden in 2010. In this episode, you will get the 6 year update on how their garden is growing, and what they are still growing this time of year. You will discover the Dina's favorite vegetable they grow that provides them year-round nutrient-dense food to eat year round that has been growing for 6 years.. You will discover how easy it is to propogate purple perennial tree collards by taking tip cuttings, and putting them in water until they root and then transplanting them into 4" pots. You will also discover why they started this year making their compost and how they can ensure it is ready sooner rather than later. Finally, John will interview Dr. Rick Dina, D.c. and ask him the following questions: 16:10 Why did you decide to start gardening and grow your own food? 17:40 Why are Tree Collards Greens so important? 19:14 Why should people grow and eat leafy greens? 23:10 Can you get enough protein from greens and other foods from your garden? 24:25 How can someone eat more greens in their diet? 28:25 Why is eating more plants important? 31:41 What dietary lifestyle do you recommend to people? 36:53 Tell me more about the upcoming free health summit you and your wife are having? 39:36 Any final tips for my viewers? 41:08 How can people get ahold of you for nutritional consulting? Previous Episodes Filmed at the Home of Doctors Rick and Karin Dina, D.C.: Part 1 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Planning, Site Selection, Layout, Placement (from 2010) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2WGtYxAEdo Part 2 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Shopping, Preparation, Supplies and Irrigation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoWJH-E8mpk Part 3 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Irrigation from Sprinklers to Drip System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJvrwzTcwew Part 4 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Pressure Test, Post Holes and Concrete https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwex0pWtNjU Part 5 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Sides, Gophers Protection, Sheet Mulch and Filling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00yIILtZKfg Part 6 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Drip Irrigation Install 1/2" PVC to Drip Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p16T_jr-XXs Part 7 of 7 How to Build a Raised Bed Garden: Drip Emitter Install and Final Testing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgZRp7942G8 Update from Dr. Rick and Dr Karin's Garden in late 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xo0A5FOeiM Update from Dr. Rick and Dr. Karins Garden in Earyl 2011: Aphids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wYRxDDKOE8 Update after 1 year in their Garden May 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8A4g07dXqk Subscribe to GrowingYourGreen for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=growingyourgreens Follow John on Instagram for More Pictures from the Garden: https://www.instagram.com/growingyourgreens/ Register to get free access to the Raw for Life Health Summit at: http://rawforlifesummit.com/JKohler Learn more about and contact Drs. Rick and Karin Dina at: http://www.rawfoodeducation.com http://www.rawfoodconsulting.com

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ answers your questions including: Why is my lettuce bitter? Are you familiar with Nutrient Density? Fruit Tree Orchard Irrigation and Fertilization Can you store tropicals outside? Do you grow Salba? Can you Share online places to buy seeds?

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares his top 3 ways to control edible weeds in your vegetable garden. In this episode, John will share with you his garden ramblings from his front yard raised bed garden, and how he is using his edible weeds to his health advantage. You will discover some of John's most important tips that will enable you to manage your weeds instead of letting them take control of you. You will learn about John's favorite winter weeds such as chickweed,m miners lettuce, mache, Chinese chives, mallow and stinging nettles. After watching this episode, you will learn some how to better manage and control your weeds so you can get benefits from them without adding significant work for you. Subscribe to GrowingYourGreens for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=growingyourgreens Follow John on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/growingyourgreens/ Watch all 1250+ Episodes from GrowingYourGreens at https://www.youtube.com/user/growingyourgreens/videos Buy Seeds that John Grew at: http://growingyourgreens.ecwid.com/ Talk to John for 10 Minutes for Just $5 https://www.fiverr.com/groworganic/be-your-organic-gardening-coach-for-10-minutes Related Links: How I got my neighbor to Stop using RoundUp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcghUO-yfXc