There are so many types and varieties of beans to choose from, that picking the right types to grow in your garden can be confusing. In this episode we discuss the 3 main culinary categories that beans are broken into, and how each of these types are grown in your garden. We compare growth habits, crop lifespans, and productivity differences between beans, including sharing some of our favorite varieties.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 45: Cucumbers with Jeanne Nolan
We’re excited to have Jeanne Nolan on the podcast today to talk with us about growing cucumbers.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 44: May Listener Q+A
Spring has really kicked in across the country, and as a result, we're covering a lot of specific growing questions today. Stay tuned for more on slug control, a carrot seeding experiment, supplemental feeding, beet thinning, and other questions around spring planting.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 43: Succession Planting Short Season Crops
Succession planting is the practice of planting small quantities of a crop on a regular basis so that they can be harvested at regular intervals throughout the growing season. This practice is key to maintaining a high-yield vegetable garden.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 42: Growing Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable, and for good reason; they're versatile, highly productive, and produce fruits that are far superior to any you can buy at the grocery store.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 41: Gardening with Kids featuring Nicole Burke
Growing food with kids of all ages can be fun and rewarding. On today’s episode, Nicole Burke from the Rooted Garden joins us to share her mission of getting everyone growing their own edible garden.
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