Poo Power: Gentle Fertilisers for Better Soil | Sparking Joy

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Discover the gentle power of manure in your garden! In this episode, Sam dives into ruminant manure, vermicompost tea, and worm juice, showing how these natural fertilizers can improve soil health, boost nutrient uptake, and make your plants thrive. Learn practical tips for safe application, the science behind soil-building benefits, and how to make the most of your compost and worm farm.

🌱 What You’ll Discover:

• Why ruminant manure (cow, sheep, alpaca) is safe and weed-free
• How mixed manures and vermicompost improve soil and fruit quality
• Practical tips for liquid feeds, soil drenching, and foliar sprays
• The difference between vermicompost tea and worm juice
• Tools and tricks to track plant health and nutrient density

📚 References & Episodes:

• Help! My Garden Isn’t Thriving – Episode 24
  
  
• Composting! Hot or Not? – Episode 9
  
  
• 2022 Plants journal study on kiwi fruit and manure

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Welcome
01:15 Listener Feedback & Corrections
03:10 Understanding Ruminant Manure
07:25 Research on Manure & Soil Health
13:50 Practical Tips for Using Manure
18:45 Vermicompost Tea vs Worm Juice
23:30 Applying Manure Safely
28:15 Final Thoughts & Listener Engagement

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