We're talking cauliflower! This crop is notoriously difficult to grow compared to other plants in the Brassica oleracea family. In this episode we discuss why and steps you can take to maximize your cauliflower growing success.
Read MoreEpisode 88: Backyard Honeybee Habitat with Mace Vaughn of The Xerces Society
Backyard beekeeping of honeybees is a great way to increase the number of pollinators in your garden, learn about how pollination works and, of course, the hives provide you with your own source of local honey. One thing that is not commonly discussed is that honeybees are not native to North America. While honeybees are very beneficial, there are also many species of native bees that could use help too. Today we are going to talk a bit about native bees and why its important to create habitat for native pollinators, especially if you're a backyard honeybee keeper.
Read MoreEpisode 87: Growing Citrus with Angela Judd
Photo courtesy of Angela Judd, Growing In The Garden
In this episode, Phoenix area based gardener, Angela Judd and Hilary discuss how to grow citrus.
Read MoreEpisode 86: Quinoa
In this episode Mark Macdonald of West Coast Seeds joins Hilary to discuss growing the grain quinoa. While many grains are impractical to grow in a home garden or smaller farm, the dense seed heads on quinoa plants provide high yields in compact spaces and provide a great option to those who might be interested in growing grains at home.
Read MoreEpisode 85: April Slack Q+A with Colin McCrate
This Q+A Episode is all about seed starting! We answer questions about starting sweet potato slips, grow lights, and when to move your transplants outside.
Read MoreEpisode 84: Seed Saving for the Home Gardener, Part 2
In this episode Hilary and Michela Colley continue their conversation on Seed Saving for the Home Gardener. This week they'll talk more about the practice of seed saving and share tips on how to best to utilize your space, timing your crops for seed saving, and the types of plants you might want to start with.
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