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Veganic Gardening and Farming
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Veganic Agriculture Network
By adding organic plant-based materials to the soil, the microorganisms within the soil can flourish, and enhance the soil structure and fertility of your land.
Vegan Organic Network
Vegan organic/stockfree organic broadly means any system of cultivation that excludes artificial chemicals, livestock manures, animal remains from slaughterhouses, genetically modified material and indeed anything of animal origin such as fishmeal.
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Free presentations about veganic gardening happening this week (with options on January 22nd, 23rd, and 25th).
05:47 UTC
"Plant-based Plants" gardening supply company?
Yesterday I listened to an episode of the "Hope for the Animals" podcast called "What is Veganic Gardening with Meg Kelly." They mentioned a company (in the US or maybe Canada) called "Plant-Based Plants." I inferred that it's a veganic gardening supply company.
But when I search for it (using DuckDuckGo), with or without the hyphen, I get no results.
Has anyone heard of this company? The podcast episode is just a year old, so it would be sad if they went out of business between then and now.
16:27 UTC
Looking for veganic compost brand (preferably made in USA)
My landscaper recommended that I buy Black Kow compost for an upcoming project. I'm not quite sure why she was so insistent on the brand, and I will ask her about that when she emails me the project plans, but in the meantime I'm going to look for a veganic alternative, since I'd much rather use my purchasing power to support a company that doesn't support animal agriculture. I've found two options so far, but they're both overseas, and I'd like to minimize the embodied energy involved in shipping something as large and heavy as bags of compost.
So please let me know of any US-based veganic compost brands. I'm also open to brands that aren't quite veganic (like food waste programs) but that at least don't support the animal ag industry by paying them for their by-products (or "co-products," a term I just learned today from a fellow vegan redditor!). I'm in North Carolina, so I'd be giving preference to companies closer to me, if I have multiple options. Thanks!
00:57 UTC
Hydroponics - Has anyone done it?
Summers where I live can be hellish, to the point that it's almost impossible to get certain crops for a good portion of the growing season without using massive amounts of water. I've been considering attempting to make a veganic hydroponics system for certain smaller plants like tomatoes. The problem is with fertilizers. Chances are that the synthetic ones are animal tested, but using materials like compost tea might put me in an ethical dilemma by potentially encouraging a small animal population indoors. Does anyone have any fertilizer recommendations for indoor hydroponics, or does anyone have experience with this?
Or with indoor gardening in general
22:27 UTC
Join the Vegan Organic Network World Map of Veganic Gardeners and Growers
Join for free at https://vonmap.uk/
17:49 UTC
04:21 UTC
Signup for free for the second edition of the Veganic Summit (November 8-10th, 2024)
The second annual Veganic Summit is coming from November 8-10th, 2024: https://veganicsummit.com/ This 3-day online event features international experts in veganic farming and gardening. You can join the summit to explore:
How farms and gardens can flourish using plant-based techniques, without any livestock or animal inputs
How veganic practices lead to healthier soils, greater biodiversity, and a lower environmental impact
How veganic is key to society transitioning towards fully plant-based food systems
How you can implement veganic techniques in your own garden or farm
It’s free to register for the Veganic Summit to watch all the presentations. Or you can upgrade to an affordable All-Access Pass for Q&As, networking activities, and extra resources. Find out more and register here: https://veganicsummit.com/
15:03 UTC
How to start🌱
Hello! Recently I posted on the vegan subreddit asking if soil was vegan. Long story short: they did not like the question. After some more research I discovered veganic farming. I'm really excited and willing to try it. What would be a good way for me to start?
04:31 UTC
Event: Meet the Veganic Experts
There’s an online veganic event series happening soon. It’s called “Meet the Veganic Experts” and it includes discussions and Q&As with 4 veganic farmers who have tons of experience. There’s more info at https://veganicsummit.com/
I’m really excited about this. I visited one of the farmers many years ago (Iain Tolhurst) and it was really impressive to see the veganic techniques he developed. He started with poor quality soil and managed to greatly improve the soil quality using green manures and crop rotation. As a veganic gardener myself, I’m really looking forward to hearing the perspectives of all 4 veganic growers.
Here are the 4 growers who are being featured:
- Iain Tolhurst: Stockfree organic farmer, and author of Growing Green
- Helen Atthowe: Farmer, orchard grower, permaculturist, and author of The Ecological Farm
- Johannes Eisenbach: Runs a veganic compost plant that makes biocyclic humus soil
- Jimmy Videle: Homesteader, farmer, and seed producer, and author of The Veganic Grower’s Handbook
You can get more details at https://veganicsummit.com/
12:46 UTC
Veganic gardening spring session course
The spring session of the Learn Veganic gardening course is starting on April 15th :)
It includes more than 12 hours of course videos about how to garden veganically.
And there's 7 weeks of Q&A sessions so you can get advice about your own gardens.
It also comes with the e-book of "The Veganic Grower's Handbook".
If you're interested, there's a discounted rate for activists and low-income, and you can get an extra $15 discount with the code SAVE15 at https://learnveganic.com/
18:24 UTC
Free live presentation on how to grow a thriving veggie garden
This winter, Learn Veganic is offering a free presentation on how to grow a thriving veggie garden using entirely plant-based fertilizers.
The live presentation is taking place at 4 different times that you can choose from:
- Monday Jan 29 at 7pm EST
- Wednesday Jan 31 at 12 noon EST
- Saturday Feb 3 at 12 noon EST
- Sunday Feb 4 at 4pm EST
In this 1-hour presentation, they’ll explore:
- How veganic gardening is a step beyond organic
- Why animal-based fertilizers aren’t necessary
- 3 ways you can fertilize your garden using vegan materials
- How to make free veganic fertilizers from local resources
Details and free registration at learnveganic.com/presentation/
19:32 UTC
Veganic gardening course starts February 7th, 2024
The Learn Veganic gardening course is starting on February 7th, 2024, with registrations at www.learnveganic.com
Join in this 7-week online course where you’ll learn a variety of veganic gardening techniques. Whether you have a balcony, backyard, or are aiming for self-sufficiency, you’ll learn gardening strategies that focus on local eco-friendly materials that are totally plant-based.
You can take the course from anywhere in the world, joining in for “live” presentations online, or watching video replays at your convenience. You’ll also be invited to Q&A meetups with veganic enthusiasts from around the globe.
You can save $15 on the Learn Veganic course by using the code SAVE15
The course is taught by Meghan Kelly and Stephane Groleau, co-founders of the Veganic Agriculture Network.
12:02 UTC
Schedule for the Veganic Summit
The schedule for the upcoming Veganic Summit is out. You can see it here : https://veganicsummit.com/schedule/
17:32 UTC
New be
Ima newbie to overall gardening but I’ve recently come across different healthier ways of gardening,feeding plants, using fertilizer.. an so on.. so was wondering if some could give tips,tricks and so on any helpful information on VEGANIC GARDENING..ps ive even heard an looked into worm farming an how you could use worm casting and worm casting tea as a very good alternative to (chemical fertilizer) but again I am new to gardening
06:44 UTC
Coming up this November: The first international Veganic Summit! Online!
The first international Veganic Summit is coming from November 10-12th, 2023.
This 3-day online event features international experts in veganic farming and gardening. You can join the summit to explore:
- How farms and gardens can flourish using plant-based techniques, without any livestock or animal inputs
- How veganic practices lead to healthier soils, greater biodiversity, and a lower environmental impact
- How veganic is key to society transitioning towards fully plant-based food systems
- How you can implement veganic techniques in your own garden or farm
It’s free to register for the Veganic Summit to watch all the presentations, or you can upgrade to the All-Access Pass for Q&As, networking activities, and extra resources.
Find out more and register here: https://veganicsummit.com/
19:17 UTC
Dealing with pests.
I’ve been lucky enough throughout the years to have avoided any problems with pests, but this year is different. When I see an invasive plant, I simply kill it, but when I see an invasive animal, I just don’t have the heart to do that. I’ve been kind of ignoring the situation, hoping they weren’t gonna cause too much damage, but I can’t just sit back and let them destroy everything.
Most of my plants are holding up alright, but my blueberry bushes are starting to struggle. Except for my bee balms, my pollinator flowers aren’t blooming. One coneflower had finally bloomed and I was so happy, only to find later this evening that another Japanese Beetle had seemingly eaten nearly all of its pedals. I suspect that’s why they aren’t blooming—the beetles are eating the flowers.
I’m hesitant of using even an organic pesticide, because a lot of my food plants are pollinator-dependent and the whole point of my native flowers is to help native pollinators. Wouldn’t pesticides defeat that whole purpose?
I don’t want to hurt them, but if things get worse I might have to. How do I humanely deal with invasive insects without impacting native insects at the same time?
23:41 UTC
Defunct Parties: Agricultural Party | UK 1931
11:22 UTC
New book: The Ecological Farm by Helen Atthowe
A new veganic book just came out: The Ecological Farm - A Minimalist No-Till, No-Spray, Selective-Weeding, Grow-Your-Own-Fertilizer System for Organic Agriculture
The author, Helen Atthowe, has worked for 35 years to connect farming, food systems, land stewardship, and conservation. She farms and conducts research at Woodleaf Farm in Eastern Oregon and serves as a consultant with farmers across the United States and internationally.
Learn more: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-ecological-farm/
14:55 UTC
Coming up: Free veganic presentation with Meg
Meg from Learn Veganic will offer a free presentation about how you can grow a thriving veganic garden using entirely plant-based fertilizers.
She'll be exploring:
- How veganic is a step beyond organic
- Why animal-based fertilizers aren't necessary
- 3 ways you can fertilize your garden with vegan materials
- How to make free veganic fertilizers from local resources
And all about the Learn Veganic course and show you some awesome veganic gardens!
This free 1-hour presentation is happening at 3 different times so you can sign up for the time that works best for you:
- Sunday June 18th at 7pm Eastern Time
- Tuesday June 20th at 12 noon Eastern Time
- Wednesday June 21st at 7pm Eastern Time
To sign-up: https://learnveganic.com/presentation/
16:25 UTC
How do you control pests organically ?
Organic farming usually makes use of pest predators to get rid of pests, such as wasps, lady bugs, and ducks which are bred and bought in large numbers. What do veganic farmers use?
10:27 UTC