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Yes, you can have two "gardens" every year! Anything that loved the cool temps in spring can be planted again in fall for a second harvest. But knowing when to plant them—and how to protect them—can be tricky. So I'm covering it all here! Need the sister post for product links? Here you go!
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Do you regularly eat popcorn as a meal? Do you prefer your popcorn stove-popped? Well why haven't you tried growing popcorn yet??? In this episode, I'm covering when and how to plant it, what to plant it with, how to care for, harvest and store it, PLUS how to pop it on the stove. (If you didn't already know.) Need the sister post? Here you go!
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When you've put a bunch of sweat and a little (or a lot) of money into a vegetable garden, the threat of a looming summer storm feels really scary. In this episode, I'm covering things you can do to prevent storm damage, things you can do to fix storm damage, and when you should refrain from trying to fix storm damage so you don't wind up making things worse! See the sister post for this ep for pics!
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Plants producing flowers but not a lot of fruit? You might need to be pollinating by hand! In this episode, we talk about why pollinators might be scarce where you are, which plants benefit from hand pollinating and how to do it. Need to see the pics in the sister post? Here it is!
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Growing corn this season? You'll want to be on the lookout for these guys. In this episode, I'm giving you the details on what corn leaf aphids are, why they're not so great, and four different (organic!) ways to control them. Need to see the sister post for product links or pics? Here you go!
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We're continuing the topic of how to grow elderberries with details on the most common pests to watch out for, diseases you can expect to deal with, and most important—toxicity. But don't be scared...I'll walk you through all of it. As always, check out the sister post for images and recipe ideas!
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Elderberry bushes grow quickly and make great privacy bushes, their blossoms smell amazing, and they produce tons of fruit by year 2. In what has turned out to be a two-part episode, I'm telling you just about everything you need to know about growing elderberries as part of an edible landscape! Need to see the sister post? Here it is!
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This time of year, cool-weather greens and herbs are throwing in the towel and trying to go to seed. In this episode, I'm covering why you should let them, plus—if you've never done it before—some of the easiest plants to collect seeds from for next year's crops! There's lots of pics in the sister post, so be sure to check it out!
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June is what I like to call "wait and see month." So it's the perfect time to take care of any garden chores you've been neglecting...or didn't know you should be doing. I'm covering what I feel like are the best seven chores to receive your attention in June. Need to refer to the sister post? Here it is!
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We grow a lot of our own food in our back yard, but you know what? We still belong to a local CSA. In this episode, I'm covering what you can get, who can benefit from it, how to find a CSA and more. If you need the sister post for this episode, here it is!
And here's the link to the USDA's CSA directory.
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If I had an arch-nemesis in my vegetable garden, it would be squash bugs. And if you're new to gardening and growing squash for the first time this year (any kind) or you've experienced the struggle, listen in and learn about what's worked (and not worked!) for me. Need to see the pics in the sister post? Here it is!
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I remember when I first started gardening, I questioned ALL THE TIME whether I should stake a plant or not. So in this episode, I'm telling you when the optimal time to stake a plant is, how to do it if it's not the best time so you don't hurt your plants, and finally, several plants I've found from my own experience that can benefit from staking, from time to time. Need to see the sister post? Here it is!
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Ugh...if you've got squash vine borers, you've got a serious problem on your hands. In this episode, I'll tell you what they are, how one can take down a whole squash plant by itself, and how to manage them organically. Also, there's lots of great pics in the sister post for this episode, so be sure to check it out!
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You can grow carrots through the entiiiiire growing season. Even into the winter! Here's everything you need to know about the planting process, plus questions about kinds of soil, pests and what to do with carrot tops all answered. Need to see the sister post? I got you.
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Frost damage is such a bummer. The best thing you can do? Be prepared to protect against it, and know which plants are worth trying to save...both of which I'm covering in today's episode. If you need to see the pictures in the sister post on Bee + Basil, here it is!
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If you're like me, and you love eggplant for about 2 months out of the year when it's in season, then why not learn how to grow your own? There are a few tricks to growing it from seed (covered here) and a few things to watch out for after transplanting (also covered). Plus, there are so many yummy things you probably never think to do with it! I talk about the usual recipes, but I'm throwing out some wild ideas, too. For pictures and links to recipes, see the sister post for this episode.
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It might sound a little nuts (haha, sorry), but you can absolutely grow peanuts yourself, at home, in your vegetable garden. That said, just like anything you grow for the first time, there are a few things to know about how peanuts grow, what they need and how to harvest them. I'm covering all of that in this episode. And if you need to see pictures of the process, you can find them in the sister post on my blog!
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If you, like me, sow a few too many seeds to get the number of plants you need in your garden layout, then you're stuck with extra seedlings every year. But they don't necessarily have to go in the compost! You can do some good things (and do some good in your community) with them! Have a listen to find out what they are. And here's the sister post for this episode if you need it!
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Spoiler alert: They're both! Find out why they're good in the garden and the one critical time during the growing year they can be a nuisance. Plus what to do to control them if they're working your nerves. Need to see the sister post? Here it is.
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I know, the idea of repotting your seedling babies is scary. But it doesn't have to be! In this episode, I'm covering why it's important (in case this is your first rodeo starting from seed), as well as when and how to repot your seedlings so you can feel more confident in the process going forward.
Also, here's the sister post for this episode.
And here's the Instagram video of me repotting basil seedlings if you'd like to see a reference!
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