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.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 44: May Listener Q+A
Spring has really kicked in across the country, and as a result, we're covering a lot of specific growing questions today. Stay tuned for more on slug control, a carrot seeding experiment, supplemental feeding, beet thinning, and other questions around spring planting.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 42: Growing Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable, and for good reason; they're versatile, highly productive, and produce fruits that are far superior to any you can buy at the grocery store.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 35: Listener Q+A
In this episode we're covering Q+A from some of the listeners in the Slack group.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 33: Nitrogen
Over the next two episodes we will break down NPK, the acronym used to classify plant fertilizers. NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The letters used to represent each of these 3 nutrients are their symbols on the periodic table of elements. This week we will focus on Nitrogen, and next week we'll talk in depth about Phosphorus and Potassium. So, welcome to our 2-part series on organic fertilizer!
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