The next producer webinar in the Learn with SDSPA series is about incorporating soil retention solutions in a no dig market garden with our featured guest Charles Dowding!
Charles Dowding is recognized worldwide for his knowledge in the field of no dig market gardens and organic growing. He has authored 15 gardening books, hosts the KZread channel Charles Dowding, and has shared his success through many workshops and speaking engagements.
Mr. Dowding discusses converting a traditionally tilled market garden to no dig. He highlights the many benefits of not disturbing the soil while planting specialty crops including a reduction in erosion and water needs while increasing yield.
Contact:
charlesdowding.co.uk - share your no dig garden with Charles, anyone can share their location about no dig practices.
Bio:
Charles Dowding is an English horticulturalist and author who has pioneered modern no dig and organic soil management in the UK since 1983. Wikipedia
Education: University of Cambridge (1980).
This segment has been funded under a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR226740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or NRCS.