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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest is regarded by many as the crown
jewel of California’s Central Coast. Owner Melanie Blankenship goes to
great lengths to ensure that her nursery and produce store provide a
reliable source for sustainably harvested foods and specialty plants in
the community of Templeton, CA. Susan visits Melanie at Nature's Touch
Nursery & Harvest to see what types of sustainability services this
eco-preneur and self-taught horticulturalist is providing communities in
and around Templeton. DIG DEEPER
- If you are planting a food garden, you will want to test the soil in
order to identify any potential heavy metals or other pollutants. Visit
the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service website
to find a soil testing lab in your state. The benefit of using an
in-state analysis is that recommendations are specifically designed for
the soil conditions in your geographical region.
- Container gardening
is good for planting your favorite foods and flowers when space is
limited. Use coffee cans, steel buckets, old mugs or other retired
containers. Due to being enclosed and free from the elements, container
gardens can be managed without the need for chemical herbicides or
pesticides. If pests do appear, be sure to use integrated pest management techniques (IPM) techniques, which are eco-friendly and have stood the test of time.
- Follow these ten easy steps
to "frugal gardening", which will help you save money whether you are
harvesting your own "nursery" or food garden, or planting beautiful
flowers (from About.com)
(Video editor: Barbara Babchick) TagsAt Home, Blankenship, California, Central Valley, fitness, food gardening, grocery store, harvest, Health, local, locavore, make money, Natures Touch Nursery & Harvest, nursery, organic, save money, small business, sustainable, sustainable agriculture, Templeton, your community, your home, Your Lifestyle, W4G Video
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