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Growing Wisdom is about horticulture, how to grow your own food, healthy living and nature.

Dave Epstein


    • Feb 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 10m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Garden Chores For February-Growing Wisdom February 6th 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 7:23


    February can still be cold and snowy in the northern tier of the world, but there are some gardening chores to be had. Listen to this edition of Growing Wisdom for some ideas on February gardening.

    Is "No Mow May" A Good Idea?-Growing Wisdom April26th 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 5:18


    No Mow May Is Gaining Traction In Parts Of North America, But Is It A Fad Or A Good Thing?

    Spring Dug Parsnips Are Special With Michael Docter of Winter Moon Farm-Growing Wisdom April 7th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 5:26


    Parsnips might get a bad rap from some, but they are sweet as sugar when harvested at the right time.

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    Gardening In Early April From Vegetables to Perennials and Shrubs-Growing Wisdom April 1st 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 6:22


    April is a big gardening month. Take advantage of the cool and damp weather to move, plant and grow!

    Passover, Gardening and Symbolism-Growing Wisdom March 30th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 14:48


    In this edition of Growing Wisdom I discuss some of the Passover traditions and symbolism with Rabbi Dave Yedid in New York.

    The Surprising Truth About The Maple Sugar Industry-Growing Wisdom March 17th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 18:03


    In this episode of Growing Wisdom Dave Epstein speaks with Michael Farrell CEO of The Forest Farmers on the state of the maple sugar industry today.

    Houseplant Appreciation Day-Growing Wisdom January 10th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 6:30


    It's houseplant appreciation day and here are some of my favorite, especially good for low light, plants.

    How To Grow Sprouts At Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 5:43


    Today's podcast is sponsored by Clover Food Labs https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/

    Growing Wisdom-Fall Gardening With Lynne Flodin from Volante Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 16:10


    In this episode, I speak with Lynne Flodin who has been at Volante farms for 33 years. She shares her expertise on fall gardening as well as some of the summer failures due to all the rain. We even take a peak into 2022 and some hot new items.

    Growing Wisdom- Planting and Growing Vegetables In Late Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 5:25


    In this episode, I talk about growing vegetables in the last third of summer.

    Growing Wisdom-Preventing and Managing Tomatoes For Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 10:28


    According to Johnny's Selected Seeds Website "Tomatoes are among the world's most cultivated crops, and given proper conditions and regular maintenance, they are relatively easy to grow. They are far from trouble-free, however, being prone to a host of production problems and pathogens, especially when conditions and maintenance are less than ideal. As prevention is the best medicine, it helps to have some familiarity with the threats that you and your plants may face. To help acquaint you with the most common and damaging problems that may arise we developed this Guide to Common Tomato Pests, Diseases & Physiological Disorders. Many tomato problems closely resemble each other and are continually evolving; therefore, we always recommend seeking professional assistance from your cooperative extension for the definitive identification of disease and pests. This guide will provide a starting point toward understanding some of the most common issues that may arise, and their causes, while also helping you to select varieties resistant to specific diseases."

    Growing Wisdom-Is It Time To Grow Ornamental Lilies in New England Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 8:34


    You might notice an absence of the lily beetle pest as a parasitic wasp continues to spread.

    Growing Wisdom-Gardening In Early June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 11:46


    Weeding, watering and planting. It is all part of the June garden.

    Tips For Being Successful With Growing In Containers And All Around Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 15:19


    In This Episode, I interview Teri Boardman from Volante Farms in Needham, MA about all things gardening. We talk about container gardening and how to get the most out of what you are growing this year.

    Growing Wisdom A Gardeners Spring Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 9:36


    I love gardening and it seems like there is just not enough time in the day to get it all day, but there's always another one tomorrow.

    Growing Wisdom: Where Are The Insects

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 12:37


    Some thoughts on why I am observing in my lifetime about the decline of insects.

    Growing Wisdom-When To Plant Tomatoes, Basil and Other Warm Weather Crops

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 8:29


    Planting certain vegetables in spring can end up costing you the plants as they succumb to disease and other issues.

    Growing Wisdom: How Far Apart Should I Space Vegetables?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 11:29


    Some plants can be spaced much closer together than others. It all depends on the ultimate size of the plant and the amount of light and nutrients it needs.

    Growing Wisdom-Learning About Plant Fertilziers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 8:25


    Using the right fertilizer for a particular plant is important to help the plant perform its best self.

    Growing Wisdom Podcast Watering Tips For The Yard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 12:09


    In this episode of Growing Wisdom I provide some tips on how to properly water the different plants growing in your yard including grass, trees, and shrubs.

    What Can You Plant In The Garden In Early April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 8:20


    Kale, collards, spinach, peas, carrots and more all love the cool weather of early spring.

    Early Spring Lawn Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 12:38


    Early spring is a great time to get your lawn into good shape. Weeds can become a problem quickly as the weather warms up. This episode I talk about the difference between perennial weeds and annual ones. I also explore types of preemergent to use on your lawn.

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