#gardenwalk Thursday on Twitter

#gardenwalk Thursday share from Natures Footprint on Twitter at @WormFactory.  The beans and broccoli are inspiring and we can't wait to see what you cook up with that produce.

Find out more about #gardenwalk at : #gardenwalk with @BloominChick 

Herbs as the Alternative

This Monday we welcome Briscoe from the Growers Exchange as our guest host on #gardenchat.  The #gardenchat topic will be on herbs you can use to naturally repel pesky insects. Because of the mild winter and early, increased temperatures, many insects didn't die off in a freeze over the winter. We're already seeing mosquitoes and ticks in our area, which will mean a boom in their populations later this summer since they've had added time to multiply. Instead of using harsh chemical sprays that contain DEET, there are lots of natural ways that herbs can offer a non toxic alternative. 

 Be sure to check out their website with a blog filled with herb information at : The Growers Exchange. 

Please submit your questions for this #gardenchat event on this blog post.  You will be the first to be answered during the 9-10 p.m. ET event.  

 

Winners from #gardenchat Put On By Annie Haven

 This drawing was done using Random.org by @greensoil ( Annie Haven) .  The winners will receive "Stylishly Wrapped Sample 3 Gift Packs to all & one copy Of Complete Idiots Guide to Composting" 

MooPooTea & Chris's Book go to @kwolchak #MooPooTeas got to @LadyToy007 & @MyEdibleGarden http://t.co/whHyQJb

Thank you Haven Brand for providing this giveaway to the #gardenchat community on Twitter.  Find out more about Manure Tea.com at their website or by following Annie Haven on Twitter. 



CONGRATULATIONS to the participants whose names were chosen.   If you missed last nights all natural tweeting on #gardenchat please see 3/26 transcript located on the #gardenchat website.

Share For Your Chance To Try Biochar In Your Garden

Tonight we welcome @lopabrunjes and Jeffrey of Soil Reef sharing about biochar.  To add to all the growing excitement we would like to give one of our participants tonight the chance to try biochar by Soil Reef in their garden.   Biochar by Soil Reef is donating a 64 oz container of the product featured on their website at : Biochar.com

To participate in this giveaway featured on the #gardenchat network ,  please follow these simple steps: 


1. You must participate during the #gardenchat from 9-10pm. ET.  Follow the simple steps HERE to join in the conversation. 


2.  Share with us on this blog post what you thought of the information shared during tonights event.  We'd love to hear information like : Did you learn anything new about gardening naturally?  Were you inspired to try something new in your garden?   Did you connect with any new garden enthusiasts during the #gardenchat event.  




3.  Be sure to be following @TheGardenChat on Twitter so you get the latest information about #gardenchat as well as if your name is selected as the participant who will be able to try Biochar in their garden!  



* random.org is used to select the name from this blog post at NOON  ET.  01/10/12 @TheGardenChat is not responsible for the product being donated to this event.  Winner must message @TheGardenChat their shipping information by Tuesday 1/10/2012 9 pm. ET (24 hours after the event) in order to receive this item.  IF we do not receive your shipping information at that time you are will forfeit the product.

Questions or Concerns - drop us a comment or DM us on Twitter!

Biochar by Soil Reef / BLACK GOLD

The #gardenchat Community is excited to have Lopa B. and Jeffrey W. of Soil Reef  as our guest host Monday (1/9/2012) for the scheduled #gardenchat.   Our topic is Biochar  - The 2,000 year-old Amazon farming practice that creates – the richest of all soils! And it’s sustainable. They’re unveiling SoilReef at MANTS – a blend of 50:50 with Organic Mechanics.

from LinkedIn Connections :  Please See Link Below To Connect

More about your Guest Host 1/9

• @lopabrunjes is Executive VP at Biochar Engineering Corporation.  You can connect with her on LinkedIn :  Lopa B. 
• Co-Founder The Biochar Company & EcoTechnologies Group, LLC  Jeffrey W.  You can connect with him on LinkedIn Jeffrey W. 

Soil Reef™ biochar provides massive gains in both agriculture and the environment by helping soil retain water, nutrients, protect soil microbes and, ultimately, increase crop yields.  You will grow healthier plants that are more resistant to disease, sequester CO2 and stabilize rich carbon in your soil- all with just one application.  Learn more Monday, 1/9 on #Gardenchat.

http://soilbiochar.com/

The information about was present to #gardenchat by Suzi McCoy and Garden Media Group.  Please check out their website at http://www.gardenmediagroup.com