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130 - Hardening Off - Transitioning to the Outdoor Garden
Episode 130
After you've started your seeds, how do you transition them to the outdoor garden? Also known as hardening off plants, this is a critical step to get…
6 years, 1 month ago
Q&A: What If You Have a Black Thumb?
What if you have a black thumb? I know a lot of people who want to start a garden for the first time, but they are scared. Maybe you have tried to gr…
6 years, 1 month ago
Preparedness Gardening in Uncertain Times with Kevin Espiritu and Melissa K Norris
Episode 129
I'm sure you're like me and the last couple of weeks have turned your world upside down. I've heard from a lot of you that you're thinking about your…
6 years, 2 months ago
Q&A: Is treated wood safe for raised garden beds?
Is treated lumber safe for raised bed gardens? I have always used pressure treated lumber in my raised beds. I just built a new bed and wanted to mak…
6 years, 2 months ago
Sacrifices of Gardening
Episode 128
I know that we can all talk about the benefits of gardening! We can share about the fresh produce, the home canned goodies, and the beauty that our g…
6 years, 2 months ago
Q&A: What's the point of a summer cover crop?
What's the point of a summer cover crop? Last year, I used buckwheat as a cover crop in the middle of my season because I had to pull out some diseas…
6 years, 2 months ago
Early Spring To-Do List
Episode 127
Do you have an early spring garden checklist? As I've learned to extend my growing season and plan my garden in more efficient way, I've begun gettin…
6 years, 2 months ago
Q&A: Is it necessary to fertilize seedlings?
For the most part, if you'll be getting your plants in the ground fairly quickly, you won't need to fertilize your seedlings. Check out this episode …
6 years, 2 months ago
126 - 3 Raised Bed Soil Mixes Compared
Episode 126
Have you ever wondered what kind of raised bed soil mix is the best?
I have been growing in raised beds from the very beginning of my garden journ…
6 years, 2 months ago
Q&A: Should You Line the Bottom of Raised Beds?
Many people ask me about lining the bottom of your raised beds, especially if you have a problem with ground dwelling pests. Make sure you avoid anyt…
6 years, 2 months ago