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Don't Panic It's Organic with andy Lopez aka Invisible Gardener

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Don’t Panic It’s Organic!

Banish pesticides and chemical fertilizers
from your garden.
The Invisible Gardener is here
to show you how to work with
Mother Nature instead of against her.

What are you putting in your soil? How are you dealing with garden pests and diseases? Conventional horticulture assaults the earth with pesticides and chemicals, sucking essential nutrients from the soil with each harvest. Organic gardening offers a healthier, more productive, and more sustainable alternative.

andy Lopez, a.k.a. the Invisible Gardener, started his business in 1970 and through this show he will reveal how to work in partnership with your garden while consuming less energy and producing fewer greenhouse gases.

Under Andy’s expert tutelage, you’ll discover -

  • the importance of having 'living' soil 
  • natural tree care by understanding the Law of Cause and Effect how you can control bark beetles and other pests and diseases
  • natural disease control by using a Refractometer to get Brix readings
  • what Brix is and how you can use it for your garden
  • the correct way to make use of compost and mulch, and why we make it in the first place
  • natural pest control, the Greater the Stress, the Greater the Pest
  • you will know what Brix is and how you can use it for your garden
  • the correct way to make and use compost and mulch, and why we make it in the first place
  • natural pest control: my motto is the Greater the Stress, the Greater the Pest
  • organic lawn care and weed control
  • natural spraying methods
  • how to reduce your garden’s water needs
  • what the role of Mycelium is and how to help it
  • what rock dust is and how to use it

Conventional horticulture still clings to the claim that organic and conventional growing methods yield the same results. Andy reveals the flaws in this argument, proving organic practices and heirloom seed use can actually increase harvests. 

Even if organic and conventional growing methods had the same results, which would you prefer: soil leached of nutrients by chemical overuse, or rich, natural loam cultivated by your own hands and Andy’s practical, proven methods?

A real gardener knows the answer instinctively. Don’t Panic Go Organic - you’ll never regret it.

The Invisible Gardener show will be a mix of andy’s gardening wisdom along with electronic music he writes himself. He is also an environmentalist and his shows reflect this. Listen to him live on BBSRadio.com every Sat Mornings 1 to 1:55 pm pst

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FEATURED GUESTS

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Guest, Thomas Vanacore October 20, 2018
Guest, Vanita Lott October 06, 2018
Guest, Carey Gillam September 29, 2018
Guest, Linda Delair August 11, 2018
Guest, Lea Walters August 11, 2018
Guest, Robert Sjoquist June 16, 2018
Guest, Robert Sjoquist May 19, 2018
Guest, Frances Pavich April 28, 2018
andy Lopez aka Invisible Gardener
Malibu
CAUSA
Occupation:
One of the world’s most respected organic gardeners, Speaker, Author, Columnist, Consultant, Show Host
Biography:

ANDREW LOPEZ, The Invisible Gardener, grew up in Hialeah Fla where he was first introduced to the use of Organics by his mother who grew her own fruits and vegetables naturally. This exposure to organic gardening techniques laid the foundation of Andrew’s philosophy and, in 1970, after serving 2 years in the U.S. Navy he entered the University of Florida, in Gainesville, and he currently has a B.S. degree from the University of Phoenix in Business. In 1972, He founded The Invisible Gardener, Inc. with the intention of making an impact on the world’s environmental problems and to educate and provide alternatives to chemical products used in the home and the garden. With a common sense approach and an endless enthusiasm, he champions the wisdom of Mother Nature through educational programs.

With the emerging awareness of Organics and a growing respect for his expertise, Andy was invited to serve on the Board of Directors of The Horticultural Society of Florida, The Rare Fruit Council and acted as a consultant to the Department of Agriculture.

A dynamic speaker, he is regularly asked to address organizations such as the World Health Organization. In 1975, Andrew taught Organic Horticulture at the Miami Dade Community College Environmental Center and formed the Organic Growers Club, a national organization devoted to healing the Earth. Eager to reach more people, he turned to radio and for several years hosted Talks With The Invisible Gardener. He was heard on Health From The Ground Up on KPFK-FM. 90.7 every 3rd Monday 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Southern California from 1984 to 1994. He now has several radio shows. Since 1985, The Invisible Gardener, Inc. has been located in Malibu, California, phone 310-457-4438. Andrew has served over 200 clients and many are in the entertainment industry such as Martin Sheen, William Shatner, Eddie Albert. Max Call and Olivia Newton-John, to name a few of his past clients. He is also seen on PBS show “New Garden” with two current shows called Andy’s Ant Secrets and Organic Tree Care.

Mr. Lopez has been featured in journals and publications such as Sunset Magazine, Southern California Home And Garden, The Miami Herald (The Miami Herald called him “King of Compost” in 1970), Acres USA, And Eco-Farm, Rodale’s newest gardening book and frequently publishes articles in Organic Gardening, Horticultural Digest and Acres, USA and on his website at http://www.invisiblegardener.com . He started a world wide club called The Invisible Gardeners of America which currently has had over 8,000 members. He also operates IG’s On-Line Classes on his website. He has written several books, including The Organic Grower’s Manual, The Organic Home And Gardening Guide ‘How To Heal The Earth In Your Spare Time’ and his latest book “ Natural Pest Control, Alternatives to Chemicals for the Home and Garden” Published in 1996 and updated regularly (his latest version was printed Jan 2010).  New book ” Don’t Panic It’s Organic ” is Out!

Speaking Services

Mr Lopez speaks at corporations around the world on subjects ranging from natural ant control, natural tree care, how to have a safe clean environment, healthy pets. Andy helps motivate his listeners into becoming active and how to take control of these chemical issues. If you are interested in having Andy come to your next corporate/club meeting click here to get started or call the office (310.457.4438).

Articles and Columns written by BBS Radio Talk Show Hosts

HEADLINE POST DATE Sort ascending LINK
The Mycelium Intelligence. Chain of Life January 29, 2020 Info...
Introduction part 2 January 23, 2020 Info...
Welcome to 2020 January 13, 2020 Info...
January to-do list in your Organic Garden January 10, 2020 Info...
Want to get the word out fast about your products or services? January 05, 2020 Info...
Time to Prune those roses and Fruit Trees? January 03, 2020 Info...
What you should be doing now in your garden for a Beautiful Spring December 21, 2019 Info...
Wintertime in the Garden, some basic do’s and dont’s December 11, 2019 Info...
How You Too can Heal your Soil December 04, 2019 Info...
How to help your Eucalyptus Tree and Others Live with the Anthracnose disease November 27, 2019 Info...

Blogs written by BBS Radio Talk Show Hosts

HEADLINE POST DATE Sort ascending PATH
Don’t Panic It’s Organic - 2020 Radio Show Schedule December 07, 2019 Info...
Verticillium Wilt is a soil-borne fungal disease that can destroy vegetables, flowers and a wide variety of your trees (including the Coral Trees) and fruit trees. July 06, 2018 Info...
Question: I have 30 crepe myrtle trees that are infested with the ambrosia beetle. June 19, 2018 Info...
Rat poisons are linked to disease and death in local wildlife. June 12, 2018 Info...

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My name is Lee, i am an English man living in Queensland, Australia. They call it the Sunshine state and I grow lovely vegetables all year round.
 
Just a quick message to say you are doing an amazing job on your podcast, of which I listen every week without fail. The knowledge of gardening and environmental issues you give out every week totally inspire me to get outside and learn.
 
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
 
Lee Whilock