In The Grow

Hey Plant People, join us for the last time as we finish the last few minutes of our interview with Sustainable Food Center & La Cocina Alegre, followed by Vikram and I reminiscing about our time making In the Grow. If we leave you with anything let it be these great resources and encouragement to go out and plant something! Get growing, y'all! Much Love, Rachel & Vikram https://lubbockdreamcenter.org/pocket-pal/ https://doubleuptexas.org/ https://www.growingtogethertexas.org/ @sfclocal    @doubleup_westtx   @rootsgardenlbk   

Hi Plant People, this week we have three special guests from Sustainable Food Center & La Cocina Alegre. We talk about the work they're doing in our community and their Double-Up Food Bucks program!  doubleuptexas.org @sfclocal @doubleup_westtx

This week we're still talking about gardening basics, specifically watering and picking the right varieties of warm-season crops.   2 more episodes after this! They will be epic. With three guests from Sustainable Food Center and La Cocina Alegre, how could we go wrong? We can't. We're great and amazing, and we'll miss you. 

Hi Plant People, this week Vikram and I are talking a lot about topsoil. Did you know that topsoil is not the top!? I didn't. We'll also do a speed round, listing cool weather crops you should plant now before your summer garden. We've got 3 more episodes left, so please stay tuned. We're going out in style!

Hello Plant People, This week we're getting back to basics. We cover a couple more listener questions and talk about things that will hopefully get you excited about your spring garden. Learn more about how to have a successful year of growing!

Hi Plant People! In the Grow is back for another season. We're so excited for a spring full of great plant content and we're kicking things off with an episode full of answers to listener questions. Please fill out the KTTZ listener survey at www.kttz.org and tell them how much you love us!

Ho-ho-ho! Let's talk about Christmas tree farms. Learn about the differences between fresh-cut, live, and plastic trees, and some alternative, non-traditional decoration ideas that may fit you just right for the holidays.

Thanksgiving is on the way, so it's a great time to talk about sweet potatoes and yams. What's the difference and how can you tell? Learn all about it on In the Grow!   ~ We will take a break from new episodes next week, but we'll be back to wrap up the season the following week when we talk about Christmas Tree farms. ~

This week it's one of Rachel's most favorite things — the history of fruit pie!  From ancient Egypt to American apple pie, we're going to talk about where certain pies come from and where the fruits that fill them come from too. Go have some pie! 

This week we're saying, “Goodnight, Garden.” — It's almost winter. The leaves are dropping. Plants are going dormant and you can too. Take a break with us. 

Goth Gardening, ever heard of it? —It's not just a phase, Mom— Learn about plants you can start in spring to give you some great black colors and bright pops of orange for your fall garden.

This week we're talking about fall and winter gardening. Even though it's been warm, it's time to start thinking about what we can do during the cool season. Plus, find out our 3 P's for winter gardening.

Hello Plant People, this week is All About Alliums. From garlic to onions to shallots, we're going to talk about all the different bulb plants you can put in your garden and in your food. Get to know your onion on In the Grow!

This week on In the Grow, we're talking all about Asparagus — how to grow it and when to plant it. How poisonous is it? How do you eat it? When does it “fern out” and what weird family members does it have?    P.S. We're back up and running as normal. Sorry about the hiccup in our content flow, the episodes that you would have gotten (including this one) over the last two weeks are now available! 

Hi, Plant People! This week is about how everything is mustard. Look around you. Look to your left, and to your right. There's a good chance at least one of the things around you is mustard. 

Yo, Plant People! This week we're talking about the Propagation of Cuttings. Which plants are easier to propagate? What's the right way and wrong way to do it? Learn how you can take plants from pretty much wherever and make more plants!   Side note: There may be a small hiccup in our podcast scheduling over the next month. To stay up to date with our most recent episodes during that time you can visit https://radio.kttz.org/podcast/in-the-grow 

Hi, Plant People! It's another week of In the Grow, and we're talking about seedless fruits. How they're made, what we do with them, how we get more of them, and why you shouldn't be scared of them. Also, exploding watermelons and why you shouldn't be scared of them either!   Side note: There may be a small hiccup in our podcast scheduling over the next month. To stay up to date with our most recent episodes during that time you can visit https://radio.kttz.org/podcast/in-the-grow 

Hi, Plant People! It's another week of In the Grow Plant School. This week is all about Plant Reproduction. What are ferns? What are gymnosperms? What are angiosperms? Why do they do the things they do and how do we get more plants?

We're back and ready to go to school! Plant school! This week we're starting with Plant Life Cycles & Life Spans. Join Plant Prof Vikram, and Plant Know-Nothing, Rachel to learn more.     

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we continue our dive into Permaculture with part 2 of Pondering Permaculture.  This is our last episode of the season, but we'll be back with new content in September! Until then, happy growing.

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, Vikram explains to me, and you, what Permaculture is... We examine what works and what maybe doesn't. 

Hello Plant People! This week we're feeling GOURD-geous because we're sharing the recording from our recent In the Grow live event focusing on gourds. 

Hello Plant People!  May the force be with you! Because this week on In the Grow, we're launching into Astrobotany. How do plants grow in zero gravity? Or without Earth's natural microbiome?  Find out with me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga as we get in the grow.

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're answering Katy's questions. She wrote to us and we're responding! We'll be talking about roses, desert willow, and lavender. :)

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're digging into the founding of Earth Day and the changes this celebration has inspired.

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we've got a spot of tea for you. We take a brief dive into the history of tea and the different types of tea. 

Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! How about bees, butterflies, bats, and more! Hello Plant People, this week we're talking about pollinators. 

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're myth-busting. We weed out which garden myths hold truth and which are pure bologna.

Hello Plant People! This week we're joined by Karl McDonald of Meraki Meadows to talk all about saffron, and how his family is growing it right here in West Texas!   Learn more about Meraki Meadows by visiting their website https://txsaffron.com/  

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're celebrating St. Patrick's day with Plants of Ireland. We talk about the history of ancient Irish forests, shamrocks versus clovers, and more.    Music - "A Barrel Of Knives - Young Waters-Tone Rowe's - Leg Of The Duck" by Roger Landes

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we pick up where we left off last week in our conversation with Nick Nowicki of Good Earth Recycling.

Hello Plant People! This week we sit down with Nick Nowicki of Good Earth Recycling. In part one of our chat we talk about the process of recycling materials and how through business we can make a global impact.

Hello Plant People! This week we discuss starting seeds indoors, including advice on how and why you should consider it. 

Hello Plant People! This week we're bringing you basic house plant care with an overview of lighting, soil, and watering. 

Hello Plant People! This week we're celebrating Valentine's Day. We're talking about flower arrangements and how chocolate is made.

Hello Plant People! We're back for a new season of in the grow starting with an episode on Christmas leftovers! What? No, not food, we're talking about plants you may have been gifted this holiday season. We've got tips on care and more. Join me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga to get In the Grow. 

Hello Plant People! This week on In the Grow, we're finishing up the season with a fun episode exploring the in-game flora of Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and their real-world counterparts. We mentioned possibly doing a second part, but life happens, so we will wrap the season here and return in February to help get your gardens growing. Happy winter to you all!   Sponsored by

This week on In the Grow, we're sharing the second part of our In the Grow Live recording from October. We've got some great questions from the audience to finish out the event.   Sponsored by

Hello Plant People! In case you missed it, this week we're sharing the first part of our In the Grow Live recording from October. We talk about more spooky plants and take some great questions from the audience.    Sponsored by

Hello Plant People, this week we address common house plant pests. Listen in to learn more about mealy bugs, thrips, spider mites, and more.   Sponsored by

Hello Plant People, this week we present the second episode of our two-part series on Horrifying Horticulture! Listen in to hear even more Halloween plant facts and folklore.   Sponsored by

Hello Plant People, this week we present the first of a two-part series on Horrifying Horticulture! We're talking about spooky plants just in time for Halloween. Listen in if you want to find out which plants Vikram dubbed evil cantaloupe and weird asparagus!   Sponsored by

Hello Plant People, this week we're offering you another episode of Botanical Basics: Biology edition. We focus on photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration and how this knowledge can help your garden thrive.    Sponsored by

Hello Plant People, this week we're bringing you Botanical Basics. We focus on plant taxonomy and how that information can help gardeners of all skill levels. Join me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga to get in the grow!

Hello Plant People, this week on In the Grow It's another round of Tree Talk. We focus on the planning and planting of a new tree. Join me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga to Get In the Grow!

Hello Plant People, do you love wildflowers, tulips, daffodils? Well, we do! And this week on In the Grow we're falling into spring. We're letting you know what you should be planting this fall to have bountiful blooms come springtime.   sponsored by

Hello Plant People! Have you seen curling, yellowing leaves? A blackened stalk? A mystery, perhaps... Ever wondered why your plant is looking sickly? Can't figure out what ails your botanicals? Well, this week on In the Grow, we're talking about common plant maladies. Join me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga to learn more.   Sponsored by:

Hello Plant People, do you find yourself thinking the grass is greener on the other side? Well, it doesn't have to be! This week on In the Grow we're covering lawn care. Not your bag? Not to worry, we're also covering lawn alternatives. Join me, Rachel Boyd, and plant expert Vikram Baliga to get in the grow.

Hello Plant People! It's dark... it's mysterious... it's nutrient rich!... it's delicious? This week on In the Grow, it's all about compost! Puttin the hay back in the decay. Join Vikram and me as we turn it all over. 

Hello Plant People, this week on In the Grow, it's Tree Talk! Vikram and I cover pruning, deep-root injectors, disease indicators and more! We'll try not to leaf anything out. ;)

Hello Plant People, this week on In the Grow, we talk fall planting prep: starting seeds, fertilizing your soil, selecting the right plants, and more! Join Vikram and me as we get in the grow. :)