Installing a drip irrigation system on an automatic timer is one of the most effective ways to improve your garden’s productivity, while saving you time and money. Drip irrigation is a system of narrow plastic tubes that deliver water at a slow rate directly to the surface of the soil. Since the water is emitted slowly, it has time to soak into the soil, rather than run off or through the soil. A properly installed and monitored drip system will deliver just the right amount of water with very little waste.
Read MoreTo Build Wood-Framed Beds, Or Not To Build Wood-Framed Beds?
“To build wood-framed beds, or not to build wood-framed beds?” That seems to be the question many gardeners have on their minds right now. There are pros and cons to both gardening system and I’ll be discussing them here.
Read MoreEpisode 64: Drip Irrigation, Part 2
Last week we discussed the various benefits of drip irrigation, along with how to operate and maintain a system. Today we’re discussing the details and providing everything you need to know to install your own drip irrigation system.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 39: April Listener Q + A
In this episode we're covering some more Q&A from the Slack group. Stay tuned for more on seed starting, drip irrigation, and raspberry pruning.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 28: Smart Seed Ordering, Part 2
This week we continue our seed ordering discussion by talking about quantities of seed and how much of each type you'll want to order. We'll also touch on why it might actually make more sense for you to buy some crops as seeds, but others as transplants from your local nursery. Lastly, we'll share tips and clues that you can use to select the right variety for your intended application.
Read MoreEpisode 26: Crop Rotation
Over the past two episodes, we discussed tools you can use to decide where your crops should be planted in a given season, but it's important to plan where to plant them from year to year. This week we are going to go over why you want to rotate and why certain crop families require more frequent rotation.
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