GO Staff Induction: Principles of Organic Gardening

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  Welcome to the course

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  Welcome to this short 'Principles of Organic Gardening' training course for Garden Organic staff. Organic gardening can boost the environment and sustainability, improve your health and wellbeing, and bolster food security. It can build stronger communities and help you reconnect with nature and what you eat. There are a number of principles behind organic growing, but the five explored in this course are the most important for gardeners. They arise from years of practice and scientific study.

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• Select section Introduction to Organic | duration: 10 mins

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  Introduction to Organic | duration: 10 mins

  

  What is Organic? And why is it important? 
  In this section we'll look at these questions and:
  - Learn about the five 'Organic Principles'
  - Learn about the organic 'Best Practice' system

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• Select section 1. Build and Maintain Soil Health | duration 15 mins

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  1. Build and Maintain Soil Health | duration 15 mins

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• Select section 2. Encourage Biodiversity | duration 15 mins

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  2. Encourage Biodiversity | duration 15 mins

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• Select section 3. Use Resources Responsibly | duration 15 mins

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  3. Use Resources Responsibly | duration 15 mins

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• Select section 4. Avoid Using Harmful Chemicals | duration 15 mins

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  4. Avoid Using Harmful Chemicals | duration 15 mins

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• Select section 5. A Healthy Growing Area | duration 15 mins

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  5. A Healthy Growing Area | duration 15 mins

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