Compared to most ornamentals, annual veggies demand more nutrients, more often. In perfect conditions, humus-rich soil can supply everything they need. In real gardens, a smart organic fertilizing plan keeps plants vigorous and yields high.
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Harvested Early Wonder Beets
By reader/listener request, we’ve pulled together all of our beet-growing resources for easy reference!
Read MoreEpisode 96: August Q+A with Colin McCrate
Hilary and Colin cover a wide range of listener questions in this late-summer Q+A episode.
Read MoreEpisode 82: Pollinator Gardens with Justin Wheeler
In this episode, Hilary and guest expert Justin Wheeler of the Xerces Society will be talking about how to create an effective pollinator habitat in your garden by choosing cultivars that support beneficial insects.
Read MoreEpisode 51: Brussels Sprouts
In this episode we discuss techniques that will help you grow bigger and better tasting Brussels sprouts.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 46: Choosing the Right Beans For Your Garden
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.
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