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 108: Beets with Kellie Phelan
Early Wonder and Touchstone Golden beets
Kellie's back as a special co-host for this last episode of the 2019 season and it's all about growing, harvesting and cooking with beets!
Read MoreEpisode 107: Harvesting For Quality and Production with Colin McCrate
Nantes carrots
Learning proper harvest timing and technique can help increase yields and ensure you get the best tasting produce from your garden. In this episode, Hilary and Colin talk harvesting methodology. They break down the techniques into five categories to help you make the most of your bounty.
Read MoreEpisode 106: Vegetable Gardening Wisdom with Kelly Smith Trimble
Illustration by Harriet Popham from Vegetable Gardening Wisdom: Daily Advice and Inspiration for Getting the Most from Your Garden.
Hilary and Kelly Smith Trimble discuss Kelly's new book, Vegetable Gardening Wisdom; and share simple words of advice and practical inspiration for getting most out of your vegetable garden!
Read MoreEpisode 105: Strawbale Gardening with Craig LeHoullier
Craig’s spring straw bales and tomato transplants.
Turns out gardening in straw bales might be the least expensive and most effective way to create a season-long container garden! Hilary and Craig LeHoullier discuss what a straw bale garden is and how to set one up!
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