Plastic is everywhere in market gardening, from mulch and drip tape to seed trays and harvest bins. But it doesn't have to be. Jeff Poppen draws on 30 years of growing on 2 to 10 acres to share practical alternatives that have proven more efficient over the long run. Learn how careful soil management, rainwater retention, cold frames, and biodegradable containers can replace plastic in mulching, irrigation, plant propagation, and deliveries, with a detailed look at how each method works in practice.

This session pairs well with Jeff's 2:00 PM session, Water Without Irrigation.