In today's video, I want to discuss two things: defending the responsible use of synthetic fertilizer and inform you on the many ways you unknowingly may be supporting Monsanto in your daily life.

Synthetic fertilizers like Miracle Gro plant food have a bad reputation. They're often referred to as chemical fertilizer; a term designed to cause avoidance. But are soluble fertilizer products like Miracle Gro fertilizer really that bad relative to their organic fertilizer competition? Or is there a place for these fertilizers in some gardens when used responsibly?

The Monsanto company is probably the most loathed company in the gardening community. Monsanto has significant control over much of our food supply and are well-known for their genetically modified food (GMO foods) seeds and pesticides. But how well do you know Monsanto? Monsanto merged with Bayer in 2016, and their portfolio of brands is diverse. You may be shocked to find out how many products you're purchasing that support the brand, and we go through their portfolio of brands in this video.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Casual Disclaimer
0:56 Some Myths And Facts About Miracle Gro And Monsanto
1:52 The Bayer Monsanto Acquisition
2:46 Synthetic VS Organic Fertilizers
5:26 Managing The Environmental Impact Of Fertilizers
7:57 How To Use Fertilizers Responsibly
9:58 Final Thoughts On Synthetic Fertilizers
11:05 Adventures With Dale

If you have any questions about the topics covered in this video like water soluble fertilizers and Monsanto GMO foods, want to know about the things I am growing in my garden, are looking for any gardening tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!

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