Podcasts about vegetable gardens

This week we're digging into the many benefits of growing flowers right alongside your vegetables. From controlling pests to attracting pollinators and improving soil health, flowers are more than just eye candy.Learn how to use flowers for companion planting, where to place trap crops for maximum pest protection, which flowers grow best with common vegetables - and which ones don't!Even if you're gardening in containers, flowers can play a big role in your garden's health and beauty. Let's bring your garden to life, one flower and vegetable at a time.Transcript/Related article: Why You Should Grow Flowers in Your Vegetable Garden   - https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2025/05/flowers-in-vegetable-garden.htmlSign up to be notified of new episodes by email:  https://oakhillhomestead.myflodesk.com/homegrownYou might also enjoy:  Volunteer Plants: How to Use Them Wisely Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead websiteFacebookInstagramPinterest

How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more.***Do you have a garden where you use traditional annuals, but you want to switch it up for something edible?Herbs are one option.In this episode, we look at a space that has a tidy, slightly formal feel.We replace the tightly clipped shrubs with edible alternatives.And then we change out the annuals for herbs.If you're looking for more on using edible plants instead of traditional bedding plants, check out this post.  ***- Join the 5,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang who stay on top of home food-growing ideas with our weekly e-mail. We're making the world a better place one garden at a time!- Grab the free e-books: Small-Space Food-Gardening Hacks and Growing Figs in Cold Climates.- And say hi—we love to hear what you think!

Our gardening experts give us tips ahead of the summer growing season.

You can grow fresh, homegrown food in just a few weeks! In this episode, you'll discover some of the fastest-growing vegetables, plus when and how to harvest them. You'll also learn about the quickest crops of all: sprouts and microgreens. Even if you're short on time or space, you can grow food fast. Bonus: these quick-growing vegetables are perfect for beginners!What are the fastest-growing vegetables? How long before I can harvest looseleaf lettuce? How can I choose fast-growing varieties? Find out in this episode.Download the list of fast-growing vegetables here.( https://oakhillhomestead.myflodesk.com/xwnw03s6vc )Related post: Fast Growing Vegetables: Grow Food in as Little as 4 WeeksKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest 

If you're still growing all your tomato plants inside those flimsy tomato cages from the hardware store, this is your sign to level up. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 MUCH better options to support your vining tomatoes, including the option I'm convinced is the only way to go if you want to maximize productivity in your garden. Then, I'll show you exactly how to set up your space so that you'll get tons of fruit all season long.   Prepare to be SHOCKED at just how many tomatoes you get off of one trellis when you grow them my way. NOTE: We're talking about indeterminate, aka vining, tomatoes. Tomato cages are fine for determinate, or bush, tomatoes.   IN THIS EPISODE:

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you're still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they're really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden.In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! ***Wondering about adding edible plants to an existing gardening without spoiling the aesthetic?With the right plant choice, along with an understanding of how the space is used, you can add edible plants without spoiling the looks.In this episode, we take a public space and reimagine it with edibles.It's a big space, with lots of lawn. We talk about plant choice for this shady spot, and about plant placement that doesn't interfere with how this space is used. We include: Edibles as bedding plants Using height to make a focal point Edibles for colour Edible perennials Fruit for shadeIf you're looking for more on crops for shade, check out this post. 

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.   Garden expert and host, Teresa Watkins is at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Host Emeritus Tom MacCubbin and producer Lizzie Steele, have the deck and the conn! Tom gives his update on the tomatoes and mite issue, his okra, Southern peas, in his vegetable garden and Tom's Top Five Foliage Plants. Garden topics and questions include GMO spinach and peptides, where to plant azaleas, more tomato varieties to plant, perennials for HOA entrances, pruning hibiscus, fertilizing, and more. https://bit.ly/4diIsZH Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more. https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT  Art in Bloom Garden Tours  Buffalo Garden Walk and Niagara Falls, Canada, The Gardens of Scotland, and The Gardens and Grandeur of the Hudson River Valley. Come join Teresa on incredible garden tours!  Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins,  Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Join me on Facebook, Instagram. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

Flowers add so many benefits to your vegetable garden. They attract beneficial insects like pest predators and pollinators to keep your garden problems small and your harvests as BIG as possible. They increase plant diversity. They can improve your soil health. Some flowers even repel certain pests. AND they add so much beauty to your space, which makes you want to spend even more time there.   In this episdoe, I'll share with you my favorite must-grow flowers to grow in the vegetable garden.  

Send us a textDee and Carol are gardening through the alphabet, and today focused on the letter I.For more info and links, subscribe to and read our free newsletter.A few links: American Iris SocietySchreiner's Iris Gardens documentary on YouTube.Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden by Jessica Walliser. (Amazon link)On the Bookshelf:    The Kindest Garden: A Practical Guide to Regenerative Gardening by Marian Boswall and Jason Ingram. (Amazon link)Dirt: A children's book: A Rose Named Peace: How Francis Meilland Created a Flower of Hope for a World at War  by Barbara Carroll Roberts (Author) and Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) (Amazon link)Our Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  Our newsletter is on SubstackFor more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

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Are all bugs in your garden bad news? Not at all! In fact,some insects are your best allies when it comes to pest control and plant health.Today on Just Grow Something, we're talking about howto tell the difference between beneficial insects and destructive garden pests—even if you're not an entomologist. Learn how to identify common bugs based on their behavior, body features, and habitat, and discoverwhich insects you want to attract to your garden and which ones to manage quickly.Whether you're a new gardener confused about who's chewing on your cabbage, or a seasoned grower wanting to attract more natural predators to your space, this episode has practical tips for observing, identifying, andunderstanding the insects in your garden.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The role of beneficial insects in natural pest control and pollinationHow to visually identify insects based on body shape, wing type, behavior, and feeding habitsExamples of common garden pests like aphids, squash bugs, and hornwormsIdentification tips for good bugs like ladybugs, parasitic wasps, lacewings, and hoverfliesWhy local resources like university Extension services and conservation departments are your best tool for regional pest and beneficial IDHow to build a garden that attracts and supports beneficial insectsWhy not all creepy crawlies need to be squished—some are silently helping your garden thrive!Let's dig in!References and Resources:Save 20% on your new own-root rose plant at HeirloomRoses.com with code JUSTGROW https://heirloomroses.comGet 10% off and FREE shipping on my favorite raised planters at Planter Box Direct using code JUSTGROW10: https://planterboxdirect.com/?ref=593BugGuide.net – Community-supported insect ID toolEpisode 24 - Aphids! https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/ep-24-garden-talk-tuesday-aphidsJust Grow Something: https://justgrowsomething.comJust Grow Something Merch andDownloads: https://justgrowsomething.com/shopJust Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomethingBonus content for supporters of the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomethingAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething

Have you ever spotted a surprise seedling in your garden bed and wondered if it's a weed or something worth keeping? In this episode we'll dive into the world of volunteer plants - those unexpected, self-sown seedlings that pop up on their own. You'll learn where they come from, how to identify them, and whether to let them grow, move them to a better spot, or toss them in the compost. You'll find practical tips and fresh appreciation for the volunteer plants in your vegetable garden. You might be growing more food than you think! Transcript/Related Post: Free Food in Your Garden: Make the Most of Volunteer Plants - https://bit.ly/VolunteerPlants You might also enjoy How to Root Tomato Cuttings  Check out our Grow Guides for various vegetables and fruit. Keep in touch!Oak Hill HomesteadFacebookInstagramPinterest

Although sometimes thin skinned, cucumbers have only rarely lost their cool factor over the millennia. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind this popular summer addition to everything from salads to sour beers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BITG 5.3.25 • The Vegetable Garden Show!!! • By Plant or By Seed? • Soil Prep • Feeding Your Baby Veggies • Placement and Staking • Controlling Disease and Insects • & More! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm | 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word".... NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am | 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

Send us a textDee and Carol continue gardening through the alphabet with the letter G.For more info, check out our weekly newsletter. It's free!Links:Supertunia® Honey™ - Petunia hybrid | Proven WinnersDee's blog posts on pelargoniums: here and here. Geum triflorum, prairie smoke The Garlic Companion by Kristin Graves (Amazon link)On the bookshelf: Plants with Superpowers by David Domoney (Amazon link)Dirt: Italian terra-cotta and Vietnamese potsTo see Carol chat live with Noel Kingsbury on his Thursday Garden Chat on May 1st, at 1:00 pm Eastern, go to the Garden Masterclass Events pageOur Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  Our newsletter is on SubstackFor more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

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Timing is everything when it comes to transplanting tomatoes in your garden! In this episode, we're digging into how to transplant tomatoes the right way so they'll thrive in their new home. You'll learn when to transplant tomatoes outside, the best time of day to transplant tomatoes, and how deep to transplant tomatoes for strong, healthy plants. We'll also talk about how to prevent and manage transplant shock in tomatoes. Give your tomatoes the best start possible!Get your free Tomato Tips cheatsheet -  https://bit.ly/tomatocheatsheet - so you can grow incredible tomatoes!Transcript/Related Post:How to Transplant Tomato Plants - https://bit.ly/transplanttomatoplantsKeep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest

It's vegetable time! On this episode, we discuss leafy greens to grow in Iowa.

Ready to join the self-sustainability revolution? Today we have Maria Rodale from the legendary Rodale organic gardening family to talk to us about starting your first vegetable garden and a whole lot more! Check out her substack at substack.com. Find her latest book, The Love Alphabet Book, written by her alias Mrs. Peanuckle, at your local bookstores. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

You do NOT need a green thumb to have success in the garden. You just need to know what a plant NEEDS! In this episode, I'm bringing it back to the basics and teaching you the 5 things any plant needs to grow. By the end of this episode, you'll feel like you have a green thumb because you'll know exactly how to care for any plant you want to grow.   IN THIS EPISODE:

We are giving you our top 10ish easiest and most difficult vegetables to grow in your new home garden (in the South). Come along to hear the list and why we chose each one.americanfarmsteadhers.com  americanfarmsteadconvention.com

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says now is the time to start working on your vegetable garden indoors. It’s fun for the whole family! Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning […]

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says now is the time to start working on your vegetable garden indoors. It’s fun for the whole family! Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning […]

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says now is the time to start working on your vegetable garden indoors. It’s fun for the whole family! Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning […]

Bloomers in the Garden•2.22.25•Veggies By Seed?•Hellebore•Winter Pruning• Hotline Mice Caller & More! We're spending Todays Show in the Vegetable Garden! Wondering what vegetables you should start from seed, and what vegetables you should buy as plants? We'll have the answers in our 1st segment. In our second segment I'll tell you which vegetables you should just sow directly in the ground! One of the earliest flowering plants is the Hellebore. It is an old perennial variety known by your grandparents as the Lenten Rose! What's Old is NEW again thanks to new varieties! We'll introduce you to this old perennial with a new birth in our 3rd segment! It's time to make Summer Flowers by Winter Pruning. Not everything should be pruned! We'll give you the guidelines what to winter prune for summer bouquets in our 4th segment. Lorraine is a listener who called the Bloomers in the Garden Hotline. She was listening to our segment on mice. She didn't catch the product we mentioned. We'll share her call and the information in our final segment! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley  Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM  Saturday at 6am & 5pm |93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....  NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

Propagating figs, moving old roses and droopy Poinsettias. It doesn't get more fun than this! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Is it better to start from seed or buy plants from the store? The answer is a little more complicated than just telling you one or the other. In this episode, I share my system for figuring out whether you should do seeds or plants, which takes the guesswork out of planning your garden.    Trust me, once you know how to categorize each plant with my tried and true system, you'll never be stuck deciding between SEED versus PLANT ever again.   Learn how to grow more year round with Gardenary: https://gardenary365.com Grab your Gardenary planting guide: https://gardenary.samcart.com/products/gardenary-planting-method-special   Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in my own garden.

In this episode, Sydney and Audrey talk with Rusty Willey a Gardening Enthusiast in Durango and a long-time family friend of Audrey's! Rusty takes us through his hobby garden this year! Telling us his favorite things to grow in his backyard in Durango, CO and some of his tips and tricks he's learned over the last 8 years! Rusty has created some amazing carvings with pumpkins and ice so he tells us more about that and his tips and tricks as we approach pumpkin carving season! He will be carving at the Denver Botanic Gardens at the end of October - go check out the "Glow at the Gardens" from 10/22-27/2024 from 6-9pm! October 17-19 you can find the "Fall at the Gardens: Harvest Illuminated" Pumpkin Carvings at our local Western Colorado Botanical Gardens if you are from the valley :) A refresher on Garvey's Gardens for everyone new listening in!  We have so many new listeners we wanted to make sure everyone knows a bit about us as people, and about our Flower Farm and Flower Shop!  Sydney: Owner and Farmer-Florist; former teacher; Braves baseball fan; loves reading romcoms and baking in her time away from the shop and farm.  Audrey: Shop Associate and Podcast Manager; Colorado Mesa Uni Student; Student Teacher; vintage VW Racer and Restorer; Newlywed; Grand Junction Native. Garvey's Gardens: Flower Farm and Floral Boutique in Western Colorado! We grow flowers in Palisade throughout the whole year, although most are grown May-October, and those flowers end up in our shop and in our wedding designs for our lucky couples! Our Floral Boutique in Grand Junction, right off of Main St on 5th, is open daily for everyday floral orders, deliveries, gifts, and more!  Visit our website to place a seasonal fresh florals order in the Grand Junction, Fruita, Loma, Palisade, Clifton, or Whitewater areas! Email List Signup on our Website (weekly emails) Our FREE Wedding Florals Checklist! Our Stan Store where you can purchase courses and coaching from Sydney! Our Instagram! @garveysgardens

The vegetable gardens at Tasmania's Government House helping supply the community

The Creeps try simple and easy home cooked items that were scratch made by our host Kelsey, using a hand picked selection of fresh ingredients from our latest visit to the Bridgeport Farmer's Market. Here's what we tried: A big Sandwich, on whole wheat bread, piled high with so many veggies, including grilled marinated eggplant, feta, and a tangy slaw. She also made peach crumble for dessert. Ingredients pulled from The Vegetable Garden, & Green Thumb Botanicals The Creeps also talk about Matt's love of Australian filmmaking, affordable meal prep, and onions. Then, Matt talks about several young backpackers who went missing and were killed brutally in New South Wales, Australia in the late 80's to early 90s, true stories which influenced the Wolf Creek series of films and shows. This episode contains graphic descriptions of killings, discretion advised. 

Send Me A Message!! Can you keep your vegetable garden thriving even as the weather cools? Absolutely! Join us as we uncover the secrets to successful seed sowing in September. From winter salads to hardy vegetables like loose leaf lettuces, we'll guide you on what you can still plant this month. Learn how to protect your soil with mulch or green manures and discover the benefits of polytunnel sowing to extend your growing season. With unpredictable weather on the horizon, we also share crucial tips for safeguarding your young seedlings with bio netting and fleece.Thinking about adding a greenhouse to your garden? Don't miss our expert advice on choosing the perfect one for your needs. We emphasize the importance of opting for a larger size, exploring different types like polytunnels, glasshouses, and polycarbonate houses. Discover why head height and straight-sided designs matter, and the significance of good ventilation and dual doors for ease of access and optimal airflow. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, this episode is packed with insights to help you make the most of your garden year-round.Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

I recently heard someone say they'd never have a vegetable garden because it guzzles so much water it's really just not even worth the effort or the money. What a shame that people actually believe this!   I'm here to tell you it's possible to have a vegetable garden without having to water all the time. In this episode, learn 4 steps to conserve water and make every

In today's episode we discuss some basic tips to help you grow a successful vegetable garden in central Florida. Sources for this episode: Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:   https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/ Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021 Vegetables to Grow in Florida: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/ Find a series of vegetable gardening articles here: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/vegetable-gardening-in-florida/ IPM: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/integrated-pest-management/ Introduction to Soil Solarization: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN856 Vegetable Crop Planting and Harvesting Dates: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uqa22hybg0s3oyf9yishd/Vegetable-Crop-Planting-and-Harvesting-Dates.pdf?rlkey=j0kkba0brfsdzezdjr1bm74mf&st=b4o8hvnj&dl=0 Vegetable Garden Crop Rotation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3x59ajoghto5e5t/Vegetable%20Garden%20Crop%20Rotation.pdf?st=5ohzzpws&dl=0 Music: Green Beans by Big Score Audio

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You have options while diagnosing your diseased plants. You can reach out to your local Master Gardeners group or you can consult Susan Mulvihill's new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook.EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/3YcB1hxBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Whv0OfEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3xWOEqJEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/3A08yS4Learn More: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Fighting Garden PestsConnect With Susan Mulvihill:Susan Mulvihill is the author of the new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Susan has been a Master Gardener for over 20 years and is the Sunday garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. She and her husband, Bill, garden in raised beds. Her mission has been to teach everyone how to grow their own food, to respect nature by avoiding the use of chemicals, and encourages everyone to plant a diverse landscape to attract a wide variety of beneficial insects.FacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsiteLove Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Are your tomatoes looking stressed? Did your cucumbers drop all their flowers? Listen, some like it hot, and others just can't take the heat.   Fortunately, even if it's really hot where you live, you don't have to close up your garden for the rest of the summer. There are still a ton of plants you can grow that will actually thrive in the high temps.   Here are 17 heat-loving vegetables to grow right now.    In this episode: →Download our free Garden Calendar to learn when to plant your favorite veggies: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-calendar →For a limited time, get The Gardenary Planting Guidebook for free: https://www.gardenary.com/gardenary-planting-guidebook →Shop Kitchen Garden Revival to learn how to set up your garden: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/kitchen-garden-revival →Shop Leaves, Roots & Fruit to learn how to grow all your favorite plants:  https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books/products/leaves-roots-and-fruit   Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend! And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024.   

You might know the very funny Helen Hong from TV's Silicon Valley, the film Inside Llewyn Davis, NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, or Maximum Fun's quiz podcast Go Fact Yourself. If you live in South Central L.A., you might know her as the lady with four chickens in her backyard and a really disappointing crop of snap peas. Helen tells us all about her chickens Fifi, Coco, Athena, and Ditsy, including how she came to acquire them, why she chose to do so, and how many eggs they yield on an average day. We also discuss Mike the Headless Chicken, a bird who found a head to be unnecessary in the 1940s and who, when attempting to crow, simply gurgled.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.

We started a vegetable garden this year and we went all out. Last year we started with just pots and grew some potatoes, basil, and green onions. This year we created a plan with 8-foot-long beds in separate areas around our home. Listen in to hear what we learned, our wins and losses and the pests we had to deal with this year. Mentioned in this episode: Roasted garlic tomato sauce https://www.pinterest.com/pin/549017010843713729/ crockpot tomato sauce https://www.pinterest.com/pin/549017010843713707/ garlic sauteed green beans https://www.pinterest.com/pin/549017010843717091/ companion planting https://www.pinterest.com/pin/549017010839870822/

On this Health Quickie, Lisa talks about the article, How to Build a Squirrel-Proof Enclosure for Your Vegetable GardenHere is the link to the article: https://naturallysavvy.com/nest/how-to-build-a-squirrel-proof-enclosure-for-your-vegetable-garden/Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Surfing! by automaticbananas https://tunetank.com/track/5070-surfing!/

Follow along with Lisa on Instagram: @gardenersworkshopfarm  To check out her book, click here. To purchase flower seeds from Lisa, you can find more information here. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Heirloom Roses Located in Oregon, Heirloom Roses is a family-owned business that grows over 900 varieties of roses for gardening zones 3 through 10. Use my code BEGINNER24 for 20% off your order. Organic REV The first thing to understand about REV is that it is not an ordinary humic acid product that is chemically-extracted from leonardite, lignite, or other coals.   Rather, it is a 100% naturally-occurring carbon, humic acid & fulvic acid source - along with exceptionally high levels of naturally-occurring microbial biomass  that can increase nitrogen efficiency by up to 25%.  REV replaces depleted soil carbon & bacterial biomass - and absorbs nutrients to make them more readily  available to plants via their root systems. Promo Code for 10% off JILL10   Garden in Minutes These garden grids take about 1 minute to set up, worry free watering: waters all of your plants evenly at their base so none of them go thirsty, Garden Grids™ ship in pre-assembled sections! No messy emitters or tangle of tubing. Just connect & grow! https://journeywithjill.net/gardeninminutes CODE JILL for 7% off your purchase   My Products: 2024 Complete Garden Plannerhttps://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill:    Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos  The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast  

In this 224th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I discuss three critical elements of vegetable garden layout design and planning. I have always said that there are three elements for successfully growing plants: light, water and nutrients. It is time to take these three elements from theory to reality as I show you how these three elements impacted my new vegetable garden layout here at The Landing. My hope is that you can implement some of these ideas and concepts in your own garden, whether it is a brand new garden or one that has been around for a while. Now, there is a lot to do before I begin planting in my new garden. I have a lot more prep work on the future garden area including adding my new Wicking Bed Gardens and Hybrid Rain Gutter Grow Systems, placing mulch and erecting a fencing and gates. I provide a status report of the Garden Build Project at the end of the article. For links and written article for this episode, please head over to Small Scale Life website for more information! (https://smallscalelife.com)

Dee and Carol talk about gomphrena, flowers in the vegetable garden, a new book on garden design and more in this week's episode.For more information, check out our free Substack newsletter!No Mow MayReduce Your Lawn Day - May 20th'Topcrop' green beans, an All-America Selection from 1950Flowers:Proven Winners Truffal Pink gomphrenaFireworks gomphrena from Burpee Veggies:Carol's post on nine bean rowsPlant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Gardens, by Jessica Walliser (Amazon)On the Bookshelf: Your Outdoor Room: How to Design a Garden You Can Live In, by Manoj Malde (Amazon link) Dirt:  Barn owls for crop protectionRabbit Holes:Ida Bennett, a Lost Lady of Garden WritingRose Chat podcastSarah Raven podcastLinks:Our Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Support the Show.On Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Do you want a garden that is easy to maintain, looks stunning, and gives you a ton of food? If you're saying yes, yes, and yes!, then you've gotta learn my planting plan system. Follow these 6 easy steps to plan your vegetable garden like a pro.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.   Grab my books, Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit to help you grow more: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books   Find a Gardenary Consultant near you: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry   For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.    Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend!  And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden! 

Dr. Matthew Kleinhenz of Ohio State University describes the ancient history of “biostimulants,” and how contemporary researchers are identifying natural bacteria and fungi that help crops cope with the extreme weather events of climate change

Flowers can make your vegetable garden much more beautiful, productive, and fun! Here's my cheatsheet for the best flowers to add to your raised beds each growing season.    Grab your 2024 Gardenary Planting Calendar for free at www.gardenary.com/podcast.   Grab my books, Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit to help you grow more: https://shop.gardenary.com/collections/books   Shop Vegetables Love Flowers here.    Watch the Companion Planting video here.    Find a Gardenary Consultant near you: https://www.gardenary.com/garden-consultant-inquiry   For full show notes, head over to the Gardenary blog.    Thanks for being a part of Gardenary! If you liked this episode, help us grow by sharing it with a friend!  And if you're not already following Gardenary @gardenaryco on Instagram, we can hang out over there too! You can see all the things I'm planting and growing in 2024, and I'd love it if you'd tag us in pics of your garden!     

Bailey digs into how to prep your kitchen garden for vacation this year, protecting it from heat and pests. She shares tips from the perspective of how many days out you are from the trip, working towards your final date of departure, and making sure that your garden is well thought out. This Episode is sponsored by Calzuro! For info on Calzuro and their wonderful clogs: www.calzuro.com and use code "GARDEN15" for 15% off! To pre-order Bailey's book, Kitchen Garden Living, go HERE and get a great bonus! Bailey's website Bailey on Instagram

In Episode 330, Q&A - Gail from Orangevale, CA wants to start a vegetable and flower garden in her backyard, which is currently covered in Bermuda grass. Debbie Flower,  America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture professor, and I suggest waiting a year and using soil solarization to kill off the Bermudagrass. We also recommend starting small with container gardening and using organic mulch to keep the soil soft. We discuss the challenges of dealing with Bermudagrass and the benefits of soil solarization. For the next question, from David in Arizona, Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour touches on David's question about the use of black plastic mulch on the soil (not usually recommended for home gardeners), and comments on David's suggestion of using hydrogen peroxide as a treatment for early blight on tomatoes (Nope. Sorry, Dave)Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.Pictured: Soil SolarizationLinks: Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Garden Basics Ep. 116  Growing Citrus in Containers Soil Solarization (From UC-ANR)Hori-Hori KnifeBermudagrass Control (From UC-ANR)Kurapia as a ground coverGot a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Twitter/X: @farmerfredFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

This week we unpack the secret behind my favorite garden amendment as of late - wool pellets. They are SUCH a triple threat - holding moisture, repelling slugs, and slow-releasing nitrogen. We talk to Megan, the founder of Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co., who started her business as a way to make use of the incredibly wasteful wool industry. The wool by-products that come from either unsellable or undesirable wool make for fantastic fertilizer. When pelleted, it's easy for the home gardener to use. Megan walks us through how she got started in this business, and why wool does in fact make such a great amendment. To get more info on Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co. and to order wool pellets, go HERE. Code BAILEY10 for a discount. For more info on Bailey Van Tassel, go to www.baileyvantassel.com or follow along on instagram HERE. Huge thank you to our amazing sponsor Pinetree Garden Seeds. For info on Pinetree Garden Seeds go to superseeds.com and use code GARDENCULTURE24 for 20% off.