In this first episode of the 2019 season, Hilary and Tara Austen Weaver discuss planning for, planting and growing fruit trees!
Read MoreMini Q&A Episode + What's in store for the 2019 season!
Help bring back the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast for a fourth season!
Encyclopedia Botanica is a listener supported podcast about edible and cut flower gardening. Each episode is a lively conversation between me (Hilary Dahl) and a guest contributor. We break down seemingly complicated garden concepts so that anyone can feel empowered to take on new projects and further develop their green thumb. Our goal is to keep each episode educational and provide practical information for gardeners of all levels.
Episode 96: August Q+A with Colin McCrate
Hilary and Colin cover a wide range of listener questions in this late-summer Q+A episode.
Read MoreEpisode 95: Intuitive Cooking with Shannon Douglas, Brassica Edition
Broccoli Side Shoots
Shannon Douglas of Honest Magazine defines "cooking intuitively" is a style of cooking based on understanding the fundamentals of cooking and paying close attention to your ingredients. In this episode Shannon Douglas of Honest Magazine and Hilary discuss intuitive cooking tips and techniques for the popular garden brassicas Kale and broccoli.
Read MoreEpisode 93: July Slack Q+A with Colin McCrate
Hilary and Colin chat blueberry care, Brassica pests and the herb chervil in this Q+A episode.
Read MoreEpisode 92: Hand Pollinating Winter Squash
Basil is one of those crops that almost everyone wants to grow. It's relatively versatile and it is one of the most productive crops per plant that you can grow in your garden. In this episode Hilary is joined by former Seattle Urban Farm Co. colleague and farmer, Skip Mackintosh to discuss their time-tested techniques for making the most of the space you've dedicated to basil.
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