Podcasts about small space gardening

Bailey Van Tassel talks about the art of kitchen gardening. We explore Bailey's seasonal, intuitive approach to growing food at home and discuss insights from her book, Kitchen Garden Living. With a focus on simplicity and sustainability, Bailey shares her thoughts on cultivating a thriving kitchen garden. Links www.baileyvantassel.com Kitchen Garden Living: Seasonal Growing and Eating from a Beautiful, Bountiful Food Garden by Bailey Van Tassel Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Bailey van Tassel you might also enjoy this one from the archives: 188: Huw Richards on Veg Growing This week's guest is veg growing expert Huw Richards. Huw grows a vast range of plants in his garden in mid-West Wales and is always trialling and experimenting with new ways of growing. He has an enormously popular YouTube channel and has authored a number of books, the latest of which is ‘The Vegetable Grower's Handbook' which draws on his experience as very much a thoughtful and philosophical gardener. 171: Grow Easy with Anna Greenland This year's first guest is organic vegetable grower Anna Greenland. Anna has supplied produce to some of the UK's top chefs, including Raymond Blanc and Jamie Oliver, has created gardens at Soho Farmhouse, Kew Gardens and the Huntington Botanical Gardens in LA. She is currently establishing a market garden and gardening school in Suffolk and has just released a book called ‘Grow Easy'. Anna talks about working with the best chefs in the best kitchens and catering to their clientele, about producing pristine veg organically, about growing food in different climates and the fundamentals of veg garden success. Please support the podcast on Patreon

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.Hi, and welcome to another delightful episode of The Cutflower Podcast! I'm Roz Chandler, your host, and today I'm thrilled to chat with Stephanie Walker, a micro flower farmer, author, and cut flower enthusiast based in Queen Creek, Arizona. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from reluctant gardener to a published author and successful grower. Her book, How to Grow Flowers in Small Spaces, is an essential guide for anyone dreaming of a flourishing garden, regardless of space constraints.In this episode, Stephanie and I explore how small-scale flower farming is not only possible but incredibly rewarding. We talk about the best flowers to grow in containers, soil care, irrigation, and succession planting, as well as the unique challenges and joys of running a flower business. Stephanie also shares her experience writing her book, the importance of planning, and how flowers bring people together through shared memories and joy.Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to help you embrace flower farming in any space.Resources and Links:Stephanie Walker's Book: How to Grow Flowers in Small Spaces (Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more).Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @StephanieWalkerFlowers.Join the Conversation:Have a question or a story to share about growing flowers in small spaces? Join us in the conversation on social media or in our community group. Don't forget to subscribe to The Cutflower Podcast for more insights, inspiration, and expert tips!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, share it with your fellow flower enthusiasts, and subscribe for more exciting episodes. We're here to help you grow the garden of your dreams, no matter how small your space may be!Enjoyed this chat? Let us know your favourite takeaway or tag us with your container garden ideas.

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.Hi, I'm Roz Chandler, and welcome to The Cut Flower Podcast! This January, I'm excited to bring you a special five-episode series all about the benefits of growing your own cut flowers. Today, I'll share how to start growing flowers as a side hustle or even transition into a full-fledged business.Episode SummaryIn this episode, I share my journey from starting with three raised beds to managing a thriving five-acre flower farm. Whether you're looking to sell at local markets, supply florists, or offer DIY wedding buckets, I'll guide you through the first steps. I'll cover how to start small, grow sustainably, and set the foundations for a profitable venture.Key TakeawaysStart Small: When I started, it was just three raised beds. Even a small garden or a 1-square-meter plot can yield significant results with planning.Plan Your Flowers: Choose customer favorites like sweet peas, dahlias, and cosmos. Think about who you want to sell to—florists, markets, or DIY brides—and tailor your choices.Sustainability Matters: Growing your own flowers reduces reliance on imports and eliminates the need for harmful pesticides. It's a great way to protect our environment.Profitability: With the right approach, even a small plot can be lucrative. For example, by rotating tulips and dahlias in the same space, you can double your yield.Community Support: Join my Cut Flower Kickoff 2025 Facebook Group, where you'll find free guides, live Q&As, and plenty of support from fellow growers.Steps You Can Take Right NowStart prepping your soil with compost or manure.Browse seed catalogs and choose flowers you love.Plan for successional planting to maximize your blooms.Begin sowing hardy annuals in March or later in the season, depending on your setup.Brush up on basic floristry skills to create beautiful bouquets.Join Me in the Facebook GroupIf you're excited to grow your own cut flowers, join our Cut Flower Kickoff 2025 Facebook Group. It's full of resources, including free guides on setting up a side hustle, creating a cutting patch, and more. Plus, we've got live masterclasses coming up in February.Starting a side hustle can feel overwhelming, but I promise it's worth it. If I could do it—without any horticultural experience—so can you. Let's grow beautiful blooms together! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

In this episode, we talk with Barbara W. Ellis, author of Container and Small-Space Gardening for the South, about containers for hot and humid climates. The plant profile is on Hollyhocks and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Dog Days of Summer from Christy Page of Green Prints. Barbara's book can be ordered at ⁠https://amzn.to/3X4kawu⁠ (Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link.) BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. SHOW NOTES will be posted after 8-20-2024. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 55: Container Gardening Basics https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-55-container.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 56: Next Level Container Gardens https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-56-next-level.html We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterview Edit and Show Notes: Josh Panepento Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany Recorded on 8-17-2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support

I'm not going to lie, I didn't see a “passion for gardening” in my future when we bought our first home together in 2016. However, on moving into our 720sq ft split-level flat, I was most excited about our balcony, so much so, that it became the first area I renovated after we moved in. Join me today as I share alllll the tips for getting started in your own small space. Whether it's a balcony, a window box, and patio or a small garden, I promise you that you can grow your own food. Follow me on Instagram for more gardening tips, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and overall gardening vibes. And be sure to subscribe to me over on Substack where you'll get exclusive content on slow, simple and seasonal living, our urban homestead recipes, and a whole lot of inspiration delivered straight to your inbox. To hear more, visit theslowlivingcollective.substack.com

Hey Neighbor! Not everyone has a large enough space for in-ground planting, tonight we are focusing on small space gardening, mainly growing in containers! With the right containers, soil, watering schedule, and sun exposure, it's possible to yield your favorite tasty vegetables in a small footprint. You can avoid problems with soil-borne diseases, nematodes of poor soil conditions with container gardening! Join us and let's grow together!

"Ever wondered how to cultivate coziness and make every moment count? Our latest chat takes you on a heartfelt journey from the snug embrace of 'hygge' to the therapeutic wonders of bone broth. Morgan and I are over the moon with 500 podcast downloads, and we're sharing that gratitude with you, alongside our anticipation for the new year's garden. We've got the dirt on what seeds to sow for a bountiful harvest, and you're officially invited to our very first seeding party – no green thumb required! But it's not just about the plants; it's about capturing life's firsts. We're weighing the charm of a handwritten 'calendar of firsts' against the digital ease of Twitter, ensuring that every new adventure leaves a mark.As we turn the soil, we're also turning the pages on bullet journals, rekindling our love for this adaptable planning system that's a game-changer for our friends with ADD. Imagine a garden journal that transcends time, becoming an heirloom, and a 'calendar of firsts' journal that sparks joy without the pressure of prompts – we're in the midst of creating these treasures for you. Plus, we get up close with the intimate pleasures of small-space gardening and the versatility of homemade bone broth. And yes, there's a new furry friend wagging its tail in our family! Join us and grow not just a garden but a year of memories and milestones."So, that description came from AI listening to our podcast and giving us a run down... Not bad. Thanks AI. Morgan and I hope you enjoy! Find us Elsewhere:Instagram - @_ACommonLife - MorganCommunity Newsletter - The CommonTwitter (X) - @_ACommonLifeTwitter - @Taylor__Myers - TaylorLinkedIn - Taylor MyersDM us on the Socials or email us at Taylor@acommonlife.coMusic on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud” Mentioned in this episode:Floret Flower FarmTerri Woods episode and her Flower FarmLeuchtturm1917 - Monthly Planner with NotebookPaper RepublicPodcast episode of Taylor giving up the gardenLady Aethelfled from the Last Kingdom

Whether you live in a city apartment with only a small balcony or have a tiny backyard, there's no reason why you can't start an organic garden. In the latest episode of Organic Gardening for Beginners, I share some new strategies, experiences, and practical tips for maximizing you garden in small spaces.Small Space Organic GardeningSmall spaces can easily limit our garden dreams, but it doesn't have to be this way. One of my main tips in this episode is going vertical when you're short on space. This approach maximizes space by utilizing trellises, arbors, hanging baskets, and stackable towers. Even unconventional or upcycled materials like rain gutters can be used to create a vertical garden or container space. Another key tip for maximizing a small gardening space is the concept of companion planting. This technique allows you to get more from your garden by planting crops that benefit each other. For example, you can plant tomatoes with basil, which is said to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes and will fill out your pots completely as the plants share space.Upcycle and Use Unusual ContainersI've used shoe organizers, old wheelbarrow basins, and I even have rain gutters on my list as potential containers in a small space garden. You don't have to stick to pots and planters to find room for your plants!Stick to Dwarf and Compact VarietiesYou can avoid sprawling plants by growing compact or dwarf varieties of flowers and veggies like cucumber, nasturtium, sweet peas, zucchini, and even tomatoes. Compact varieties will free up a little more space for your plants and give you room to try new things. Tune in to this latest podcast episode and get all the deets and demos for your own small-space garden. Happy gardening!

Here are my 8 secrets to growing a successful salad garden in a small space, a flowerbed or in plant pots and containers. You can grow a healthy salad almost anywhere, even if you're short on garden space and have little gardening experience.Transcript (and free guide to choosing plants for a salad garden):Grow a Salad Garden in a Small SpaceKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

Welcome to this week's episode of The Cutflower Podcast. This week Roz is joined in the studio by Patrick Vernuccio. Patrick, known as the Frenchie Gardener on Instagram, shares his journey from a corporate marketing career to becoming an urban gardener. He emphasizes the importance of urban gardening and shows how it is possible to grow food in small spaces like balconies. Patrick provides tips for getting started with balcony gardening and highlights the therapeutic aspect of gardening. He also discusses the challenges of adapting to climate change and the need to embrace failure in gardening. Patrick shares his top three plants to grow on a balcony and offers insights into creating engaging content on Instagram. He concludes by discussing his future plans, including writing books and travelling to explore different gardening practices.Key Takeaways:Urban gardening is a viable option for growing food in small spaces like balconies.Gardening provides therapeutic benefits and helps to reconnect with nature.Embracing failure is an important part of the gardening journey.Creating engaging content on social media requires consistency, storytelling, and staying true to oneself.Connect with Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/thefrenchiegardener/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcjYks2qqWI&feature=youtu.be A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective

Reec calls Asia Pretley of Yellow Door Urban Homestead, the Queen of Small Space Gardening! She is killing it in the virginai area! Asia has an amazing story of getting back to the basics and starting a garden with her daughter that sprouts a variety of plants from cabbage and spices to loofas! In addition to the garden she also has chickens and even quail for consumption. Reec calls Asia Pratley of Yellow Door Urban Homestead, the Queen of Small Space Gardening! She is killing it in the Virginia area! Asia has an amazing story of getting back to the basics and starting a garden with her daughter that sprouts a variety of plants from cabbage and spices to loofas! In addition to the garden she also has chickens and even quail for consumption. 

You can garden in any size space. It's true! Whether you have a balcony, a concrete slab, or a small space within your large garden, we can help you use that space effectively. On today's episode, the gardeners marry creativity with functionality to create beautiful small space gardens.    *************************  In this weeks episode .... 00:00 | Introduction 03:45 | A look into Brandi's 'small space garden' 05:00 | A look into Colin's 'small space garden' 07:10 | Can you grow sunflowers in pots? 08:30 | Small Space Considerations: Watering 11:40 | Small Space Considerations: Soil amendments 16:30 | Small Space Considerations: Suitable plants 21:30 | Small Space Hack: Anchoring big pots 27:50 | Small Space Afforability 30:00 | Small Space Design  36:40 | Small Space Enjoyment 39:55 | Small Space Dual Purpose 41:10 | Question of the Week - Small Space Entryway 50:00 | Next Week....   *************************  RESOURCES   *************************  QUESTION OF THE WEEK  This question was sent to us by email from Shelby who asks >>> "Help! I have a small entryway and wnat to jazz it up a bit. What are my options? There's an overhang so not a lot of sun."   Do you have a question or a comment for the Helpful Gardeners? Send us an anonymous voice note HERE send us an email social@goldenacre.ca or find our question of the week every Tuesday on our Instagram   NEXT WEEK  "O Canada....." What's the deal with the maple leaf? What is out national tree? We're talking Canada Day, but with a plant nerd spin on it.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message

Small Space Gardening, a Garden Chat with Enoch GrahamIn This Garden Chat:If you only have a little space to grow food, let's chat about how to make the most of that space. This month we chatted with Enoch Graham, of the YouTube channel The Urban Gardener, about some of the best ways to maximize a harvest out of a minimal space.Our Special Guest:Enoch is a small space gardener who's been growing some of his own food for over 12 years and has limited earth, urban space garden in southern Oregon.Growing so many different varieties of fruits and vegetables in his limited garden space, has taken his gardening skills to a new level every year. He's been sharing his gardening adventures with his viewers on his YouTube channel, the Urban Gardener for the last seven years. That's impressive. Yeah.When his passion for growing his own food and gardening grew over the years, he never imagined where it would take him. He is constantly surprised by what he gets back by sharing his growing adventure.Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg or choose one of the senior members of our Urban Farm team to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 775 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Chris McLaughlin is my guest on Episode 175 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Master Gardener and Modern Homesteader Chris McLaughlin has been gardening and studying plants for over fourty years. She's the author of nine books. Her latest book is The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food—All in Your Own Backyard. McLaughlin's book promising to give you all the tricks and tips you need to grow the sustainable garden of your dreams. The Good Garden is about growing the healthiest, most scrumptious fruits and veggies possible, but it's also about giving back. How can your little patch of Earth become a sanctuary for threatened wildlife, sequester carbon, and nurture native plants? Full of tricks and tips you need to grow the sustainable garden of your dreams. Drawing from established traditions, such as permaculture and French intensive gardening, and Chris's hard-earned experience, For newbies and experienced gardeners alike. It will teach you the fundamentals, including how to choose the right plant varieties for your microclimate, and proven methods to fight pests without chemicals. You will also discover the nuances of developing a green thumb, from picking species to attract specific types of pollinators to composting techniques based on time available. Lovely four-color photography will show you good gardening in action. Most importantly, The Good Garden will help you foster a sense of meaning in your garden. Maybe the goal is to reduce food miles and plastic waste by growing delicious berries. Maybe it's to meet neighbors who also care about the planet through a seed-swap. Maybe it's a quiet moment patting the bunny whose manure will replace toxic fertilizers in the soil. A good garden offers endless possibilities and The Good Garden offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Chris is the associate editor for From Scratch Magazine and a staff contributor to VegetableGardener.com. Her work has appeared in magazines such as Urban Farm Magazine, Hobby Farm Home Magazine, The Herb Companion, The Heirloom Gardener, and Fine Gardening Magazine. The Good Garden How to Nuture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food — All in Your Own Backyard. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Composting, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables, Hobby Farms: Small-Space Rabbit Keeping, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Small-Space Gardening, Vertical Vegetable Gardening, Raising Animals for Fiber, A Garden To Dye For, and Growing Heirloom Flowers. https://www.laughingcrowco.com/

SPECIAL GUEST Anthony Bracco Bracco Farms in Pine Island, NY Bracco Farms Website - http://braccofarms.com/home.html The Bracco Family, lives in Cedar Grove, NJ and also own/run a very pure, independent, small batch, naturally-grown, sustainable family farm in Pine Island NY.   After running his graphic design business for nearly 30 years, in 2009 we decided to buy a farm to have a large garden where we would grow for ourselves the cleanest produce possible while working with the individual character of each natural season.   We set out using Safe-Seed-Pledge Non-GMO seeds and instituting time-tested natural sustainable farming techniques along with hand-cultivation of weeds without the use of any herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, weed killers, chemicals or glyphosate.  To our surprise, so many people approached us to purchase what we were growing Bracco Farms was born.  Now, while still maintaining our original farm ethics and techniques, Bracco Farms supplies our farm stand, many farm2fork chefs and organic farmers who purchase our produce for their own farm stands.   25 acre farm in New York  Golf resort near our farm was our very first commercial customer, they wanted fresh produce for their restaurant there.  It really builds character to work on a farm when you are young. Victory Garden - growing essential foods to sustain your family. Small Space Gardening  Raising a small flock of hens Saving Seeds  Starting a small farm All of these classes/talks are LIVE and they have been very well received.  Hudson Valley - there is an area known as the Black Dirt Region  What was left behind when the ice receeded.  A lot of low areas that were marshy they filled w/ organic material. Very rich peat moss on steroids b/c there is so much organic matter there. ANYONE can grow anything in this soil that is how spectacular it is. There is a big thing now with tilling or not tilling. Book written in 1930 Edward H. Faulkner's book ——-  Plowman's Folly  He attributes the Dust Bowl to massive tilling and using heavy farming equipment. 

Small space gardening continues to trend up as we head toward 2023. In fact, container gardening is the number 1 way 35 to 45 year olds prefer to garden. With that in mind, I did some research on incorporating container gardening into your landscape. I share some really fun small shrubs on today's Garden Bite.

The garden guides and teaches us with her rhythms and seasons, filling our lives with wonder and awe. Bailey Van Tassel, founder of The Kitchen Garden Society and host of The Garden Culture Podcast joins us with all sorts of ideas for uban, suburban, and small space gardening. Learn how to weave all the benefits of gardening into your life wherever you are! In this episode we talk about the power of including our kids in our projects, the magic of watching things grow, how the garden gives and gives, the differences between companion gardening and interplanting and (you guessed it)... so much more!! :) Learn more about Bailey Van Tassel here >> https://baileyvantassel.com/ Check out The Kitchen Garden Society here >> https://www.thekitchengardensociety.com

Dee and Carol discuss anemones, compact plants, and more!.Go to our Substack newsletter for more information about this week's episode. Be sure and subscribe to get the newsletter directly in your email inbox!Links:Granny Hobbies, anyone?Caro's  blog post about Oriental Bittersweet Fall blooming crocuses at  Brent & Becky's BulbsFlowers:  Anemone blanda, and Anemone hupehensis,  both described by the staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  Note: Brent & Becky's Bulbs carries both!The native, Anemone canadensis, available from Prairie Moon NurseryVegetables:Tomato 'Heartbreaker' from Territorial Seed Co. Two books to consider, Micro Food Gardening:Project Plans and Plants for Growing Fruits and Veggies in Tiny Spaces by Jen McGuiness (Amazon Link)  and Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants: Edibles and Ornamentals for Small Space Gardening by Jessica Walliser. (Amazon link)On the Bookshelf: Tender: A Cook and his Vegetable Patch by Nigel Slater (Amazon Link)The Chef's Garden by Farmer Lee Jones (Amazon Link) Dirt: Better Homes and Gardens Turns 100Rabbit Hole: Hopwood Hall on YouTube and the book, Downton Shabby by Hopwood DePree (Amazon link)Affiliate link to Botanical Interest Seeds. (If you buy something from them after using this link, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. This helps us continue to bring this podcast to you ad-free!)  Book links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletters, via our websites!

If you're limited on space, don't have enough time or energy to care for a large garden or simply don't want to plant more than you can consume, container gardening or raised bed gardening are a great alternative. K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, says the only difference between a traditional in-ground garden and container gardening or  raised bed gardening is that you're doing it in a more confined space where you have more control. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Discover author Julia Watkins' light and loving approach to gardening and to slow living as she shares her perspective on parenting, work, and finding joy and compassion in the midst of it all. As an author, photographer, fellow slow living enthusiast, and Lady Farmer friend, Julia has a wealth of knowledge about how to cultivate a slow and beautiful life in a way that is honest and approachable. Her new book, Gardening for Everyone is a beautiful guide to planning, planting and playing in the garden, that is sure to be a foundational reference for gardening year after year. During this catch-up conversation, Mary and Emma discuss with Julia how life has unfolded during the pandemic, how to find balance as a parent and as a creative, and how to use social media in ways that bring light and connection. In this honest and joyful conversation, Julia inspires an approach to life filled with happiness, grace and grounded in a love for good dirt.  Listen to the episode onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-dirt/id1492217846 ( Apple Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2lpelAmHPGbMVdOOpxhxTo ( Spotify),https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-good-dirt-981565 ( Podchaser),https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-good-dirt/ ( Podtail), or on your favorite podcast platform.   Topics Covered: Slow Living Social Media  Gardening  Perennials  Parenting during a Pandemic  Small Space Gardening  Resources Mentioned:  Pre-Order, https://simplylivingwell.com/gardening-for-everyone (Gardening for Everyone ) https://simplylivingwell.com/simply-living-well (Simply Living Well ) https://lady-farmer.com (Subscribe to the Lady Farmer Newsletter ) https://almanac.lady-farmer.com/landing?from=communitypage (The ALMANAC ) https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Garden-How-Have-Your/dp/1846079748 (Alys Fowler, "The Edible Garden" ) The Fisherman and His Wife, Brothers Grimm  https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/julia-watkins?_pos=1&_sid=9df0c02af&_ss=r (Julia Watkins Episode 31 )   Guest Info Connect with Julia athttps://simplylivingwell.com/ ( simplylivingwell.com)  @simply.living.well on Instagram  Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer onhttps://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ ( Instagram)   Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being. Mentioned in this episode: ALMANAC Special Offer Join The ALMANAC at www.ladyfarmer.com/community to get your exclusive discount as a listener of The Good Dirt. https://the-good-dirt-mindful-sustainability.captivate.fm/almanac (ALMANAC TGD Discount)

Welcome back garden friends. Do you want to start a garden, but you're tight on space? This week Kevin and Austin talk about making a big impact when gardening in small spaces. Learn how to utilize the area you have by getting creative, planting in containers, growing vertical, and choosing the right plants.Green Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast Group on FacebookSign Up for Email Ads and Timely Garden Tips

In this episode, Emma the Space Gardener talks to Vertical Veg Man Mark Ridsdill Smith, an expert on small space gardening on Earth. Small space gardening shares many of the same constraints facing space gardeners, although harvesting runner beans up a ladder isn't one of them! Sign up to the Gardeners of the Galaxy newsletter for new episode alerts and bonus content: https://mailchi.mp/a539120f8377/gotg-newsletter-signups

Why would you need to grow in a small space? Apartment livingPhysically close crops without walking to a gardenMoving and want to take crops with youAll About ContainersAnything can be a growing container so long as it provides drainageVertical planter towers offer multiple pots to grow food in one vertical spaceSome folks use fabric shoe organizers that hang on the backside of doors to grow food in pocketsHanging baskets offer a great option growing; think upside down tomato baskets, strawberries, etc.Plastic pots retain moisture betterBlack and other dark-colored pots get hot and heat the soil quickTerra Cotta is attractive and eco-friendly but dries out fasterPro Tip: ​​Double Potting! Place a smaller pot inside a larger one in the summer time. Water the space between the pots so the inner pot can wick moisture as needed. To avoid terra cotta pot dry out, simply place a smaller plastic pot inside a larger terra cotta pot. Same look, more moisture retention.Pro Tip: Adding one inch of gravel in the bottom of the pots helps with drainage.Growing in PotsConsider Sun: Most crops require 6-8+ hours of sunlight per day, crops like lettuces will grow with 4-6 hoursWater: Keeping soil moist but not soggy is essentialWater must be able to drain out! Plants hate soggy feet!Soil: Vegetables need rich, nutrient-dense soil. Source vegetable potting mix (not seed starting, not raised bed mix) for growing vegetables in containers. Fertilizing: Container crops can deplete the nutritional content of their soil quickly. A 2-4 week fertilizing program is recommended. Research which nutrients and fertilizers those crops require… lemons do not need the same food as tomatoes, blueberries need acid, etc.Container Appropriate CropsLook at compact varieties (18-24” for bushing varieties)Corn: Tom Thumb has small cobs, grows to around 36” tallTomato: Early Girl, Red Rocket, Tiny TimPeppers: Almapaprika, Habaneros, some Chili varietiesGreen mixes such as mesclun, tatsoi, oak leaf lettuceStrawberries grow well in gutters and flower boxesEspaliered fruit treesMeyer lemonsOther Ways to Grow in a Small SpaceCompanion Planting can save spacePlant shade loving crops like lettuce under tomatoes in potsRadishes can grow in pots with cucumbersHerbs grow well with many crop varieties like brassicasTrellisingGrow up, not out: Keeping tomatoes trained to a trellis in a pot leaves space for more crops around the base of the tomato plant.Succession Planting: Replacing crops that grow from seed to harvest quickly like lettuce allows for reuse of the space for a new harvest or new crop all together.Typically succession planting is a 2-3 week rotationWindow Sill Gardens: Great for growing herbs, microgreens, vegetable scrap gardensPotato Towers: Grow potatoes “lasagna-style” within towers to maximize space and increase harvestsWhich crops for which containers?Recommendations from The Farmers' AlmanacBeans, snapContainer: 5-gallon window boxVarieties: Bush ‘Blue Lake', Bush ‘Romano', ‘Tender Crop'Broccoli

SMALL SPACE GARDENING-COURTYARD STYLE Modern day gardens are much smaller than they used to be. Many gardeners and would be gardeners, hanker for a produce filled garden with as many different edibles  as befits their lifestyle. If you you only have a small space such as a paved courtyard or even just a balcony, but don't know what to do next, this next segment will spur you onto creating your own oasis, without digging up the stones or pavers.  Be inspired Corinne has managed to squeeze in over 200 plants into a small paved courtyard-that doesn't even include duplicates of plants. A good start is with recycling crates from your local council, to give you an idea of what works for you. Alternatively, plant into lots of containers that can be moved around to follow the sun.Then venture into raised garden beds. Making the right choice Before any planting, determine the movement of the sun in your small space and  and note down the hours of sunlight and shade in each part of your small space/courtyard. Choose those edibles that like all day full sun for those spots that get 6 hours plus of sunlight such as tomatoes. Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, rocket, Swiss chard and kale, don't mind a bit of shade throughout the day if your have only 3-4 hours of sunlight.  If you only have morning sun then choose vegetables such as carrots, celery, and dwarf beans. For those spots with morning shade and afternoon sun, the choice is climbing cucumbers, climbing peas and beans.  Soil prep is key for Corinne. Grow cucumbers on a lattice made of string.  The raised garden beds are made up with homemade compost, worm castings and bought in compost and other organic material. Think of vertical spaces Think about growing vines like cucumbers and zucchinis and even nasturtiums, vertically.   Let's find out more by listening to the podcast. I'm talking with Corinne Mossati drinks writer and founder of the gourmantic garden website.  www.thegourmanticgarden.com  Don't be put off by lack of space you may have because no space is too small to have plants, even if it's just herbs on the kitchen windowsill. If you have any feedback email realworldgardener@gmail.com or write in to 2RRR PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675

In this episode, we talk with Teri Speight of Cottage in the Court all about small-space gardening. The plant profile is on Lilies and I share what's going on locally and in the garden. To pre-order the upcoming book, The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, go to: https://amzn.to/3rf9E3W* BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Recorded on 7-17-2021. *Note: Affiliate marketing link. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

The gardening with Joey and Holly Radio Show heard weekly March - Oct our 2021 anonymous Survey Garden survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11zLBO6dluGFLbLYqDUw6C3GA88Co39xbOCbOiUy7hVc/edit?gxids=7628 Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 24/7 leave your question at 1-800 927-SHOW https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk on how you can grow in small spaces (small space gardening) Sunny spot for the most part What will you grow in? Grow bags rootmaker Radio21 to save 15% Other types of containers size matters. You can not grow everything Compact varieties: plant names that have terms like patio, pixie, tiny, baby, or dwarf Companion planting Square foot gardening Vertical gardening Succession planting: Window gardening (herbs) tiny tim tomatoes A single full size cherry tomato plant can produce 200 tomatoes in a season, tiny time 80 pulse grape tomatoes The companies that make the show possible Proplugger of https://proplugger.com/ Rootmaker of https://myrootmaker.com/ Us coupon code Radio21 at checkout and save 15% of your order Chapin Manufacturing Inc. of https://chapinmfg.com/ Pomona pectin of https://pomonapectin.com/ Iv organics of https://ivorganics.com/ Dr. JimZ of https://drjimz.com/ Seed Savers Exchange of https://www.seedsavers.org/ Waterhoop of https://waterhoop.com/ Phyllom BioProducts of http://www.phyllombioproducts.com/home.html Happy leaf led of https://happyleafled.com/ Dripworks of https://www.dripworks.com/ Deer defeat https://deerdefeat.com/ use code Radio at check out to save 10% on your order Blue ribbon organics http://blueribbonorganics.com/ Chip Drop of https://getchipdrop.com/ Walton's Inc of https://www.waltonsinc.com/ Tree Diaper of http://www.treediaper.com/ Janie's Mill of https://www.janiesmill.com/ Nature's Lawn and Garden Inc of https://www.natureslawn.com/gardentalk can get 10% off on Aerify Plus by using this link Simply Earth of https://simplyearth.com/ Quick Snap Sprinklers of https://www.quick-snap.com/ Timber Pro Coatings of https://timberprocoatingsusa.com/products/internal-wood-stabilizer/ Bloomin easy plants of https://bloomineasyplants.com/ Tiger Torch of https://www.tigertorchltd.com/ Seedlinked of https://www.seedlinked.com/ Iron Wood Tool Company of https://www.ironwoodtools.com/ Natural green products of https://www.natgreenproducts.com/ EZ Step Products of https://ezstepproducts.com/ Rinsekit Of https://rinsekit.com/ Rincon Vitova of https://www.rinconvitova.com/ Wild Delight of https://www.wilddelight.com/ Bale buster of https://strawbalegardens-com.myshopify.com/collections/balebuster-bale-preparation-formula Soul brew kombucha of https://mysoulbrew.com/ Rescue of https://rescue.com/ Yard Glider of https://yardglider.com/ Piper and leaf of https://tinyurl.com/44rzt5sj Heard on Joy 1340 AM & 98.7 FM Milwaukee, WI Saturdays 7-8 AM CST Replay Saturdays 7-8 PM CST https://tunein.com/radio/Joy-1340-s30042/ Heard on WCRN 830 AM Westborough/Boston, MA Saturdays 8-9 AM EST Replay Sundays 5-6 AM EST https://tunein.com/radio/WCRN-AM-830-Full-Service-Radio-s1112/ Heard on KYAH 540 AM Delta/Salt Lake City, UT Saturdays 1-2 PM MST Reply Sundays 1-2 PM MST https://tunein.com/radio/KYAH-540-s34223/ Heard on KDIZ 1570 AM Minneapolis, MN Saturdays 4-5 PM and replay Sundays 2-3 PM CST http://player.listenlive.co/57071 Heard on WAAM 1600 AM & 92.7 FM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8 AM EST https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft Heard on WOGO 680 AM & 103.1 FM Chippewa Falls, WI Sundays 9-10 AM CST https://onlineradiobox.com/us/wogo/ Heard on KFEQ 680 AM & 107.9 FM St. Joseph/Kansas City, MO Saturdays 6-7 AM replay Sundays 10-11 AM CST http://www.680kfeq.com/live-stream/ Heard on WNAX 570 AM Yankton SD Sundays 10-11 AM CST bonus play Saturdays 2-3 PM CST (when twins baseball is not on) https://wnax.com/ Heard on WMBS 590 AM & 101.1 FM Uniontown/Pittsburgh/Morgantown PA. Saturday 6-7 AM EST replay Mondays 6-7 PM https://www.radio.net/s/wmbshttps://www.radio.net/s/wmbs Heard on KHNC 1360 AM Johnstown/Denver, CO Cheyenne, WY Saturdays 7-8 AM MST Replay Sundays 5-6 PM MST https://1360khnc.com/

The gardening with Joey and Holly Radio Show heard weekly March - Oct our 2021 anonymous Survey Garden survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11zLBO6dluGFLbLYqDUw6C3GA88Co39xbOCbOiUy7hVc/edit?gxids=7628 Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 24/7 leave your question at 1-800 927-SHOW https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk on how you can grow in small spaces (small space gardening) Sunny spot for the most part What will you grow in? Grow bags rootmaker Radio21 to save 15% Other types of containers size matters. You can not grow everything Compact varieties: plant names that have terms like patio, pixie, tiny, baby, or dwarf Companion planting Square foot gardening Vertical gardening Succession planting: Window gardening (herbs) tiny tim tomatoes A single full size cherry tomato plant can produce 200 tomatoes in a season, tiny time 80 pulse grape tomatoes In segment two Joey and Holly provide tips on how you can grow better cucumbers Cucumber growing tips Pickling or slicing variety? Full sun - 8 plus hours a day Plant them 2 weeks after last average frost date 1 square foot per cucumber plant Use a trellis - keeps them from rotting, easier to see to harvest Help pollinate - touch middle of first set of flowers Keep watered consistently - mulch - you may have to water daily during peak of summer Use all purpose fertilizer 4 weeks after planting To prevent cucumber beetle - cover young plants with lightweight row covers until they begin flowering and use crop rotation -pick off beetles - use yellow sticky traps Harvest often In segment three Joey and Holly welcome their guest. Wei Zhang is a polymer scientist, engineer, and an entrepreneur with focuses on specialty coatings and green technologies. He is the co-founder of Zynnovation - which is the company that invented Tree Diaper. 1. What is a tree diaper - how does it work? Why should people use it? 2. If you're wanting to incorporate trees into your landscape, what are some things to know before you just plant a tree and do your "good deed" for the environment? 3. What should the average gardener do about their own moisture retention capabilities? If they feel their soil is too porous, what can they do to improve it? 4. What is green infrastructure? How can someone implement that in their garden or in their backyard? 5. How can people find out more about tree diaper? In segment four Joey and Holly answer gardener's questions Q: Our neighbors shared some cow manure that they got from a local farmer. It doesn't appear to be what they call green. I'm just thinking maybe adding over the top of our soil and tilling it in now. We won't plant until near the end of May. Some articles say to be really careful with manure, so just worry if it's a good idea to use - don't want to burn up our plants? My other question is when using Cornmeal for Tomatoes, do you add to the bottom of hole when planting or sprinkle on top of soil around the plant? A: That manure could possibly burn your plants and it looks still too fresh, you could put it in a pile and let it break down over summer and add it in the fall or wait til next spring. It seems too risky right now. Cornmeal you just sprinkle around the base of the plants once its planted. On top of the soil. The companies that make the show possible Proplugger of https://proplugger.com/ Rootmaker of https://myrootmaker.com/ Us coupon code Radio21 at checkout and save 15% of your order Chapin Manufacturing Inc. of https://chapinmfg.com/ Pomona pectin of https://pomonapectin.com/ Iv organics of https://ivorganics.com/ Dr. JimZ of https://drjimz.com/ Seed Savers Exchange of https://www.seedsavers.org/ Waterhoop of https://waterhoop.com/ Phyllom BioProducts of http://www.phyllombioproducts.com/home.html Happy leaf led of https://happyleafled.com/ Dripworks of https://www.dripworks.com/ Deer defeat https://deerdefeat.com/ use code Radio at check out to save 10% on your order Blue ribbon organics http://blueribbonorganics.com/ Chip Drop of https://getchipdrop.com/ Walton's Inc of https://www.waltonsinc.com/ Tree Diaper of http://www.treediaper.com/ Janie's Mill of https://www.janiesmill.com/ Nature's Lawn and Garden Inc of https://www.natureslawn.com/gardentalk can get 10% off on Aerify Plus by using this link Simply Earth of https://simplyearth.com/ Quick Snap Sprinklers of https://www.quick-snap.com/ Timber Pro Coatings of https://timberprocoatingsusa.com/products/internal-wood-stabilizer/ Bloomin easy plants of https://bloomineasyplants.com/ Tiger Torch of https://www.tigertorchltd.com/ Seedlinked of https://www.seedlinked.com/ Iron Wood Tool Company of https://www.ironwoodtools.com/ Natural green products of https://www.natgreenproducts.com/ EZ Step Products of https://ezstepproducts.com/ Rinsekit Of https://rinsekit.com/ Rincon Vitova of https://www.rinconvitova.com/ Wild Delight of https://www.wilddelight.com/ Bale buster of https://strawbalegardens-com.myshopify.com/collections/balebuster-bale-preparation-formula Soul brew kombucha of https://mysoulbrew.com/ Rescue of https://rescue.com/ Yard Glider of https://yardglider.com/ Piper and leaf of https://tinyurl.com/44rzt5sj Heard on Joy 1340 AM & 98.7 FM Milwaukee, WI Saturdays 7-8 AM CST Replay Saturdays 7-8 PM CST https://tunein.com/radio/Joy-1340-s30042/ Heard on WCRN 830 AM Westborough/Boston, MA Saturdays 8-9 AM EST Replay Sundays 5-6 AM EST https://tunein.com/radio/WCRN-AM-830-Full-Service-Radio-s1112/ Heard on KYAH 540 AM Delta/Salt Lake City, UT Saturdays 1-2 PM MST Reply Sundays 1-2 PM MST https://tunein.com/radio/KYAH-540-s34223/ Heard on KDIZ 1570 AM Minneapolis, MN Saturdays 4-5 PM and replay Sundays 2-3 PM CST http://player.listenlive.co/57071 Heard on WAAM 1600 AM & 92.7 FM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8 AM EST https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft Heard on WOGO 680 AM & 103.1 FM Chippewa Falls, WI Sundays 9-10 AM CST https://onlineradiobox.com/us/wogo/ Heard on KFEQ 680 AM & 107.9 FM St. Joseph/Kansas City, MO Saturdays 6-7 AM replay Sundays 10-11 AM CST http://www.680kfeq.com/live-stream/ Heard on WNAX 570 AM Yankton SD Sundays 10-11 AM CST bonus play Saturdays 2-3 PM CST (when twins baseball is not on) https://wnax.com/ Heard on WMBS 590 AM & 101.1 FM Uniontown/Pittsburgh/Morgantown PA. 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Show notes... Did you know one dandelion plant can make up to 15,000 weed seeds? If you want to win the battle against these green invaders, we share tips on how to tackle stopping weeds for the entire season. If you’ve ever remodeled a bathroom, one of the most difficult areas to get right is the shower. We’ll share a kit that takes all the guess work out of that project for leak proof showers. Apartment living has its advantages but a yard of your own is not typically one of them. But that’s no reason to give up on the idea of your very own garden. We’ll share tips to help you create a bountiful small space garden. If you are tired of having to cut your lawn all season long, artificial turf may be the solution. We walk you through the pros and cons, including installation and costs. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about how to dehumidify a damp basement, finding a kitchen cabinet paint with low VOC’s, best return on investment for a garage renovation, updating super old wiring and best insulation for converting a small building to a workout space. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to garden but have a small space? Not a problem. Gardening in small spaces requires you to maximize the space you have and keep potential problems under control. The challenges and nuances to small space gardening on today's episode!

Gardening experts Tom MacCubbin and Teresa Watkins discuss with Leah Brooks, Tower Garden (https://bit.ly/2W9gPwd) rep about growing vegetables and flowers in small spaces. Gardening and text questions include wildflowers for swales, fast growing low hedge, growing mangoes, how to plant zinnia seeds, getting rid of mole crickets and aphids, and more.  Free monthly gardening newsletter In Your Backyard https://bit.ly/3dY1SUI  https://bit.ly/37l9Q7K #WFLA #WFLF #FNN #Florida #gardening #BetterLawns #podcast #DIY #InYourBackyard #SHE #podcast #landscape design #newsletter #iHeart

There is no doubt about it, during these stressful times of quarantine, shelter in place orders and social distancing, more people have turned to their gardens. Maybe as something to pass the time, to relieve some of the stress, or as a way to get some physical exercise. But as the country is itching to get back to work and ready to venture out, will this interest in gardening be sustained once we return to our normal routines?After speaking to many green industry professionals, there seems to be a consensus that we will all experience a new normal. Even if this pandemic ended today, it's going to take a long time for the engine that drives our food supply and economy to get back to where we were before this all started. So there are many reasons to think that we could still see people turning to gardening for growing food, relieving stress and feelings of depression, as well as physical activity.On this #plantchat episode, I asked well-known garden expert Melinda Myers, a television and radio host, what she thinks on the topic and why she feels so many have turned to gardening. She has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener's Handbook. And she also hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series, and the nationally-syndicated, "Melinda’s Garden Moment" TV & radio program. She's also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes a nationally-syndicated garden column. If you would like to watch the complete interview with Melinda, watch it on our YouTube channel and subscribe while you're there.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTConnect with Melinda Myers by visiting her website, on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitterand our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics. 

Join Nicole and Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening as they talk about gardening in a small space, including garden beds, edible houseplants, and hydroponics.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to start small space gardensHow to grow potatoesWhat is deep water culture hydroponicsOUR GUESTOur guest today is Kevin Espiritu, owner of Epic Gardening. A self-proclaimed normal dude, he came into gardening as an adult. The Epic Gardening mission is to teach 10,000,000+ people how to grow their own food at home, reconnect with nature, and live a healthier, more sustainable life. Kevin offers educational content in the form of a daily podcast, weekly videos, in-depth articles, and social media content.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDKevin's book: Field Guide to Urban GardeningVegePod raised garden bedEpic Gardening InstagramEpic Gardening FacebookEpic Gardening YouTubeEpic Gardening TwitterEpic Gardening WebsiteEpic Gardening PodcastEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Our guest at 8:30 was Jessica Walliser, multi-faceted author of many books including her new one, "Gardeners Guide to Compact Plants: Edibles & Ornamentals for Small Space Gardening." A lively interview, she fields Bob's questions with aplomb as the two compare notes about getting big results from a small garden space.

This week's podcast guest is Jessica Walliser, horticulturalist, garden columnist and author of several books including Good Bug, Bad Bug; and the award-winning Attracting Beneficial Bugs to the Garden. We chat about her newest book, Gardener’s Guide to Compact Plants: Edibles and Ornamentals for Small-Space Gardening. Continue reading → The post Podcast: Compact Plants and Beneficial Insects with Jessica Walliser appeared first on Gardenerd.

Dig, Plant, Grow A lot of people from all ages, would like to start gardening but don't know where to begin This new series called ‘dig, plant, grow' is all about starting a garden either from scratch or perhaps you've inherited a garden and want to know what to do.  In either case you'll be doing some digging. My own garden in the rain: photo M Cannon Let's find out how to start.  I'm talking with Glenice Buck of Glenice Buck Designs www.glenicebuckdesigns.com.au  Glenice suggests digging a BIG hole! Yep, 50cm deep if you can go that far without hitting bedrock. Not  for the faint hearted. this gives you an idea of what soil layers and textures you have. Add a bucket of water to the hole to see how fast it drains away. This is testing the drainage of your soil. You can't change climate, aspect, soil texture and drainage of your soil, but it pays to know what you're dealing with. Glenice runs her workshops in Young, however there are similar workshops in all capitals and regional centres. Check out your local newspaper for more information.  For example, Sydney Community College runs a workshop which covers those topics called Small Space Gardening, which I run. It's on a Monday evening.  For all the latest news - Follow Glenice on Facebook or Instagram  Facebook : www.facebook/glenicebuckdesigns  Instagram: Glenice_Buck_Designs  Or check out the website: www.glenicebuckdesigns.com.au  Or Subscribe to the monthly Garden Greetings Newsletter: www.tinyletter.com/glenicebuckdesigns  

Why gardening can ease depression and release our happy chemicals - with amazing results. We just have to get our fingers dirty and harvest our own veggies or fruit.

Back in 2013 and 2014 I spent a lot of time searching for gardening podcasts. During that time there weren’t too many general gardening podcasts around but there were several permaculture shows that I listened to. One day I came across one called the Tenth Acre Farm Podcast and listened intently to what the podcaster […] The post Ep. 2-13: Micro Farming & Small Space Gardening | Amy Stross appeared first on The Garden Path Podcast.

This is a topic that was requested by our friends in Boston, Mass.! They wanted to know how people in the city that don't have much land can still grow food.Here are some techniques that you can use if you have limited space where you live. First thing you should do is find out what kind of plants you want to grow. What do you eat? What USDA zone do you live in? Will what you want to grow survive in your area? Once you have determined if the plant you want to grow will survive in your area, then look for small varieties (like tophat blueberries). If you want to get fruit trees then get dwarf varieties. The columnnar Apple will set fruit on a single vertical stick. No branching means very limited space needs. You also want to look for plants that have a quick turnaround, meaning from planting to harvesting is a short amount of time (radishes for instance). Take advantage of the vertical space on your balcony or small backyard. Use trellises to grow plants vertically. Plant companion plants together in a pot so you can get up to three different harvests from one pot. Use window boxes to plant outside of windows, or use window boxes on the outside rail of a balcony. You can also layer your plants in front of your window. Meaning put short plants on the windowsill, then put tall plants behind those on the floor, and hanging plants from the top of the window. Hanging baskets are a great way to free up floor space!There are many edible houseplants that you can use such as citrus or dwarf bananas.To the person who is serious about growing food at home there are many ways to grow your own healthy produce.Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/havenhomesteadYou can find this episode plus all our past episodes at www.havenhomestead.comThanks for listening!

This is a topic that was requested by our friends in Boston, Mass.! They wanted to know how people in the city that don't have much land can still grow food.Here are some techniques that you can use if you have limited space where you live. First thing you should do is find out what kind of plants you want to grow. What do you eat? What USDA zone do you live in? Will what you want to grow survive in your area? Once you have determined if the plant you want to grow will survive in your area, then look for small varieties (like tophat blueberries). If you want to get fruit trees then get dwarf varieties. The columnnar Apple will set fruit on a single vertical stick. No branching means very limited space needs. You also want to look for plants that have a quick turnaround, meaning from planting to harvesting is a short amount of time (radishes for instance). Take advantage of the vertical space on your balcony or small backyard. Use trellises to grow plants vertically. Plant companion plants together in a pot so you can get up to three different harvests from one pot. Use window boxes to plant outside of windows, or use window boxes on the outside rail of a balcony. You can also layer your plants in front of your window. Meaning put short plants on the windowsill, then put tall plants behind those on the floor, and hanging plants from the top of the window. Hanging baskets are a great way to free up floor space!There are many edible houseplants that you can use such as citrus or dwarf bananas.To the person who is serious about growing food at home there are many ways to grow your own healthy produce.Please consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/havenhomesteadYou can find this episode plus all our past episodes at www.havenhomestead.comThanks for listening!