Guest Profile: Howard Garrett
Nationally syndicated Organic Gardening & Living radio talk show host
Howard Garrett has extensive experience in landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance, and organic product development. Howard has devoted his life to establishing a leadership role in the natural organic marketplace. He provides advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health, pest control and natural living.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Park Administration and Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech University in 1969. After a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Howard started his business career at Club Corporation of America where he was a laborer and assistant golf course super intendant.
In 1985, the birth of Howard's daughter Logan was the turning point in his education into organic gardening, landscaping, farming and ranching. By 1988 he had committed his entire career to the research, education and promotion of organic products and practices. In addition to teaching organics to homeowners, he began the conversion of numerous commercial projects such as the Frito-Lay National Headquarters in Plano. His work also includes research on natural organic planting techniques, use of native and well adapted introductions and water saving solutions. Organic projects in the studies have realized 40-50% cost savings in water use.
Consulting clients include Carrington Labs and their aloe vera growing operation in Costa Rica; Muenster Milling Company, a producer of natural pet food; Greenway Parks - an exclusive residential development; Radio Shack National Headquarters; Tierra Verde Golf Club; Texas Instruments, Iscar Metals and Sabre Corporation. Product consulting clients include MaestroGro and others.
Website: www.dirtdoctor.com
Howard Garrett's Shows:
Oct 15, 2021 |
It’s no longer Spring but the same rules apply when it comes to our soil, both for growing our food and our internal landscape. We talk to Howard Garrett, also known as The Dirt doctor. He's seen how the microbes in our soil act like the “good bugs” in our bodies. We find out what he means.
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May 11, 2021 |
It’s Spring and we’re finally eating those fresh vegy’s. But how healthy is the soil they’re grown in and why should we care? Wel talk to Howard Garrett, also known as The Dirt doctor. Believe it or not, he believes the microbes in our soil might be the most important thing. Hmmm! Sounds like what we’ve been saying about “good bugs” in our bodies. Howard agrees! |
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Jul 25, 2016 |
Dirt Dr. Radio Show Host and chairman of the Texas Organic Research Center talks about organica and healthy living.The importance of pH balance in the body is discussed in terms of problems we are seeing in our health. |
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