Welcome to part 2 of our 2-part series on organic fertilizer! In the first part of the series, we talked about Nitrogen as an essential nutrient for healthy plant growth. This week we're talking about Phosphorus and Potassium.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 33: Nitrogen
Over the next two episodes we will break down NPK, the acronym used to classify plant fertilizers. NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The letters used to represent each of these 3 nutrients are their symbols on the periodic table of elements. This week we will focus on Nitrogen, and next week we'll talk in depth about Phosphorus and Potassium. So, welcome to our 2-part series on organic fertilizer!
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 32: Potatoes
Potatoes are a surprisingly satisfying crop to grow. If you’re not a huge fan of these tubers, tasting freshly harvested homegrown potatoes will definitely change your feelings about the crop. Along with peas and onions, they are one of the first crops we plant in the spring. You really feel like you are doing something useful when burying the big chunks of 'seed potatoes.’
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 31: Peas!
Oregon Giant Snow Peas
We think fresh homegrown peas are reason enough to have your own garden. This week we discuss how to plan for a grow peas in your garden
Read MoreEpisode 30: Planning Your Annual Cut Flower Garden, Part 2
Sweet peas
Welcome back to part two of our series on cut flowers. Last week we talked about annual flowers that can be direct seeded in your garden, and this week we're focusing on annual flowers that do better as transplants.
Read MoreEpisode 29: Planning Your Annual Cut Flower Garden, Part 1
There are many similarities between growing annual vegetables and annual flowers. Just like a vegetable garden, a great annual cut flower garden takes a little planning. This week we discuss general planting considerations and take a look at some of our favorite and most reliable direct seeded annual flowers for cutting.
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