This week my new co-host, Kellie Phelan, and I will be talking about how to identify and prevent leaf miner damage.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast 9: Peppers
It’s mid August, the time of year when, in many climates, peppers are starting to ripen. So, I want to talk a little about how to know when your peppers are ready to harvest. We’ll also discuss a little bit of the science behind pepper’s characteristic heat.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 6: Timing Your Harvest
Harvesting Arugula
This week we will be talking about harvesting your crops for maximum freshness and quality.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 4: Cilantro
Cilantro ready to harvest
This week we will be talking about the herb cilantro. There are so many interesting herbs, that I will revisit the subject in subsequent podcasts, but for now I want to focus on one of my very favorite crops to grow, cilantro.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 3: Bush Beans
This week we’re talking about beans. Specifically, I want to talk about bush beans and why they are a great choice for the home vegetable garden.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 2: Rust
This week we’ll be looking into the pernicious fungal disease known as rust.
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