Just Grow Something | The "Why" Behind the "How" of Gardening

Grow a better vegetable garden, whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never grown a thing in your life. Karin helps home gardeners learn to grow their own food using evidence-based techniques and research. She talks all about specific plants, pests, diseases, soil and plant health, mulch, garden planning, and more. It's not just the "how" but also the "why" that makes us better. The goal? For everyone to know how to grow their own food no matter what sized space they have or their experience level. Tune in each week to plan, learn, and grow with your friend in the garden, Karin Velez.
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Hardening Off Seedlings Before Transplant - Ep. 190

Hardening Off Seedlings Before Transplant - Ep. 190

Hardening off is a process that helps plants adjust to the outdoor environment, preventing shock and ensuring they thrive once planted in the garden. Gradual exposure helps the plants acclimate to th...

Straw Bale Gardening - Ep. 189

Straw Bale Gardening - Ep. 189

Years ago I had some straw bales I’d used initially as fall décor that ended up in my chicken coop. The bales were used partially as a wind break all winter and partially as a roost. Well, chickens d...

Donations and Dollar Stands with Meg Lea - Ep. 188

Donations and Dollar Stands with Meg Lea - Ep. 188

Today's episode is a special interview with Meg Lea of the Fox and Hound Garden in Wisconsin. Meg harvested an unbelievable amount of food from her Zone 4b gardens last year and donated over two ...

Maintaining Fruit Trees, Bushes, and Canes

Maintaining Fruit Trees, Bushes, and Canes

If you’re planning to put in new fruit trees, bushes, or canes in your garden the best time of year, generally, is spring. We want the soil to warm up enough that the roots of the plants will begin t...