This week we will be discussing how to use compost as a fall garden amendment. In particular, we're going to talk about it how you can use compost to improve and protect your soil over the wet winter months.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 17: Cover Cropping
In this episode, we discuss how cover crops work and why they are an incredibly important and effective way to maintain soil health and capture soil on site, but also why the practice of cover cropping can be tricky to employ in a home garden.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 12: Planting Garlic
Today’s episode is all about planting garlic! In most climates, garlic is planted in the late fall and harvested mid-summer the following year. That means this is perfect time to start sourcing garlic seed, and we’re here to help you get ready.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 11: Leaf Miners
This week my new co-host, Kellie Phelan, and I will be talking about how to identify and prevent leaf miner damage.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast 9: Peppers
It’s mid August, the time of year when, in many climates, peppers are starting to ripen. So, I want to talk a little about how to know when your peppers are ready to harvest. We’ll also discuss a little bit of the science behind pepper’s characteristic heat.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 6: Timing Your Harvest
This week we will be talking about harvesting your crops for maximum freshness and quality.
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