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Episode 128 Interview with Dave Whitinger from Allthingsplants.com

Today I have the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Dave Whitinger.  Dave’s name might not be familiar to most of my listeners but chances are you have used one of his sites or found his site through a google search.  Dave was the creator of Davesgarden.com and more recently the improved version:  . . . → Read More: Episode 128 Interview with Dave Whitinger from Allthingsplants.com

Episode 127 Persimmon

Since I’ve been kind of out of step, going to the fair and all I thought it appropriate to do a show today about a topical and specific subject: Persimmons.

Tune in today to learn:

*The origins of the proper names for persimmons and the family.

*How the Native Americans gave them their common . . . → Read More: Episode 127 Persimmon

Episode 118 Listener Questions and Feedback

Today I take another round of listener questions and feedback.

*Is it too late to start sweet potatoes?

*Won’t hugelkultur draw in termites?

*What size of wood and type should one use with hugelkultur?

*Is it a good idea to till in brown pine needles?

*Do’s and Don’ts of urine in the garden.

*Discount seeds . . . → Read More: Episode 118 Listener Questions and Feedback

Episode 110 Listener Questions and Feedback

Today I take another round of questions and feedback.  Thanks everyone for continuing to write and ask questions!

*How wet does compost need to be?  What about if I just put it directly on the garden?

*Can I plant directly into aged horse manure?

*My favorite garden plant if I had to base it only . . . → Read More: Episode 110 Listener Questions and Feedback

Episode 104 Listener Questions and Feedback

Today I take another round of questions, feedback, tips and comments!

*Mulberries.  A listener’s experience and an alternative for those who don’t cherish the notion of purple bird droppings!

*Heat and its effect on tomato flowers.  And I try to be less confusing regarding pruning away early tomato blooms.

*A listener’s experience with goats.  Very . . . → Read More: Episode 104 Listener Questions and Feedback

Episode 89 Listener Questions and Feedback

Today I take another excellent round of listener questions and feedback.  Tune in as I discuss…

*Is epsom salt a good garden additive?

*What’s wrong with my plants?  I’m not great at plant diseases but I will try to help.

*What parts of a passionflower are edible?

*How do I get started with black soldier . . . → Read More: Episode 89 Listener Questions and Feedback

Episode 84 Garden Materials

Today I discuss some ways to get materials for your garden for free or cheap.

What do I mean by materials?  I mean things that don’t actually make your plants grow but rather things that make them grow better.  This includes things like cold frame, support structures, cages, raised bed borders.

My son Jackson . . . → Read More: Episode 84 Garden Materials