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Today we cover the art of starting seeds…but in a limited manner. I didn’t want to talk about the when. Its so subjective with when. I wanted to talk about the following things: How a seed works… Parts of a seed Embryotic plant (plant fetus) one or two seed leaves, radicle (seed root), plumule (stem) . . . → Read More: Episode 142 Starting Seeds Revisited
Someone asked me recently what I consider the essential tools to be. Since its that time of the year (the holidays) and I’ve never really done a post on it before, here’s my list of essential gardening tools and equipment (complete with Amazon affiliate links). The first must have item is a hoe. . . . → Read More: The Essentials! I have to admit that I’m not much of a holiday person (despite the fun of giving gifts). Why did they have to put the holidays in the gloomiest time of the year? And why do I sound like Andy Rooney (RIP!)? I mean sure I can go hunting, that’s something. But the cold weather pretty . . . → Read More: Does Santa Garden? – Great Christmas Gifts for Gardeners 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 Today I discuss something that I have plenty experience growing (but on a farm type level). Tobacco (Solanaceae Nicotiana) is mostly thought of with love or hate but regardless of where you stand on smoking (I personally don’t smoke except the very rare cigar) you have to admire the plant and its history. A lot . . . → Read More: Episode 67 Growing Tobacco Today I review the Rogue Hoe. I love this product so much and there is such a need that it would be huge disservice to not tell you all about it. You can purchase it here (affilliate link warning!) Tune in today as I talk about gardening with children. I’m not going to talk about the life lessons of gardening with children. That’s been done elsewhere. But how do we get kids started in gardening. Beyond the philosophy, what do we do and what do we say. I cover that today. The big . . . → Read More: Episode 43 Gardening With Children |
 
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