Gardening for All! Tips from the Triangle

In this episode, AmarA discusses the plants that she is starting to keep her planting succession going. She discusses the veggies you can still start now and she talks about tricks for both keeping the weeds down and making your gardens look great! In the super-secret podcast-only section, she talks about preparing for the harvest and the different ways to keep foods for the winter.  Keep Growing...

In this episode, AmarA extolls her listeners to keep cool during the heat wave.  She talks about how she limits gardening to early morning and late evening, mostly checking if the plants need water. She discusses watering plants and how to tell if they are happy. Finally she talks about cleaning all the gardening stuff out of the house for the summer. Don't forget to stay tuned after the firs...

In this episode, AmarA recounts how she kind of did feel like an expert talking about gardening with a younger sibling who is just starting in gardening.  She also discusses how she enjoys the rain because it keeps her from the chore of watering her plants.  Finally, she discusses growing garlic and the joy of harvesting (and eating) garlic scapes.  Don't forget to stay tuned after the theme...

In this episode, AmarA talks about the joy of weeding around the perennial plants that she lets grow wild. She discusses how gardening wants and needs change over times; and she encourages her listeners to find the gardening style that makes them happy right now.   In the super secret podcast-only after show, AmarA discusses how wildly interesting sweet potatoes are to grow. She also talks about h...

In this episode, AmarA is unrestricted by the FCC rules she usually has to follow  (because her radio station is having technical difficulties, this episode is podcast only)  so, she swears a bunch. She also discusses some basics for transferring plants into new spots - be it containers or the ground.  She discusses mulching methods, potting on, and companion planting.  Keep Growing    |    BlueSk...

In this episode, AmarA updates listeners on her experiment growing sweet potatoes, which so far has been a great success! She also encourages listeners to throw seeds around and get plants to put in the ground. Finally, she discusses the philosophical difference between the front garden and the back garden.   Keep Growing    |    BlueSky          Instagram

In this episode, AmarA talks to the novice gardener and encourages them to get dirt and put some seeds in it. She gives some helpful tips for using found objects for container gardens. She also talks listeners through starting a new in-ground garden using cardboard, compostable materials, and mulch. This is the time! Throw some seeds around!  Keep Growing    |    BlueSky          Instagram

AmarA discusses what she has learned about No Mow May. Keep Growing    |    BlueSky          Instagram

In this Episode, AmarA talks about getting ready for the last expected frost date of the year.  She takes listeners through the process and logic of 'hardening off' plants. She also discusses poppy seeds and starting seeds outdoors. Finally she talks about an exciting seed she found at the Dollar General and how she is starting those seeds.  Keep Growing    |    BlueSky          Instagra...

In this episode, AmarA discusses her big spring projects: Filling in the old pond and putting in a fence, and how those projects will change her garden. She talks about the differences between the layering method and the digging method for starting new gardens. She encourages listeners to take projects one step at a time and to keep plugging away as spring progresses!  Keep Growing    |    BlueSky...

In this episode, AmarA talks about how she is finally getting a day off that isn't cold or rainy, but is a genuinely nice day to be in the garden.  She talks about the black cherry trees they will be getting later this week. AmarA discusses the plants she has started from seed using various methods, as well as her experiment of trying to start a sweet potato growing slips using two different...