Howard Garrett | Mother Earth News FAIR

Howard Garrett is recognized as one of the leaders in the research, education, and promotion of natural organic products and practices. He was born in Pittsburg, Texas, graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1965, received a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in 1969 and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1970 to 1977. He has extensive experience in natural organic gardening, landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance, and organic product development. Garrett provides state-of-the-art advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health, composting, pest control, and how to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Books by This Speaker: The Organic Manual

Howard will be speaking at the Texas, North Carolina, Kansas Fairs

Workshops

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Insect and Disease Control, the Natural Way

Under the natural organic program, insect pest problems are kept to a minimum, but when present are easy to control. Diseases are even easier to manage. Howard Garrett teaches how to protect and work with beneficial insects, how to tell the difference between good and bad bugs, and what natural, organic pest control products to use in certain rare situations.

Organic Gardening

Available In:

Texas, Saturday 5:00-6:00 p.m., Heirloom Gardener Stage

North Carolina, Sunday 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sustainability Stage presented by Prestige Subaru

Kansas, Workshop time to be determined

Fabulous Trees How to plant and manage the natural way

Howard Garrett reviews tree selection and what built-in problems to watch for. He teaches natural, organic planting techniques in detail, and he explains why they work better. Learn why dramatically exposed root flares are important, and how to expose flares properly so that trees can resist pests (and reach their potential). The pruning information Garrett provides covers proper techniques and reveals why you should avoid lifting, gutting, and flush cutting. Garrett also reviews some of the most incredible trees in the world.

Organic Gardening Keynote

Available In:

Texas, Saturday 2:00-3:00 p.m., Mother Earth News Stage

North Carolina, Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mother Earth News Stage

Kansas, Workshop time to be determined