Just Grow It: The Podcast

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself what the world would be like without pollinators? I don't think you want to find out.     Check out this episode of Just Grow It, where we discuss pollinators' critical role in our lives.   The last raised beds you will ever buy-  https://glnk.io/vzw5/bigcitygardener Urban Gardening Blog- www.bigcitygardener.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bigcityg...

Check out this episode of Just Grow it, where we talk about the importance of recharging your soil after every season.

Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to break down organic matter.  While it may seem intimidating, getting started is not difficult.   In this episode, we discuss tips to improve your vermicomposting experience.     www.bigcitygardener.com

Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to break down organic matter.  Not the same worms that you find in your garden.  No, these here are basically super worms.  These worms have a voracious appetite, like the plant in Little Shop of Horrors, and they love to eat.  Red Wiggler, or composting worms, can eat up to half their body weight in organic material daily.     Today, lets talk vermico...

Native plants are unique. They are built to withstand the local conditions and made to succeed. They are region-specific and have adapted and naturalized over time.   In this episode, we discuss the importance of growing native plants.   www.bigcitygardener.com

This episode is one of the podcast episodes where you may want to watch the video version on youtube instead.   As perennials grow and establish themselves in an area, they begin to naturalize.  If you notice plant production levels dropping, it may be time to divide the root mass.    Today's episode talks about the proper way to divide perennials.   www.bigcitygardener.com

When selecting what to grow, having an open mind helps. The field of edible perennials is large, and I do not think it is only plants like asparagus or rhubarb. Edible perennials include fruit trees, berries, tubers, herbs, and medicinal flowers.      This episode discusses some of my favorite edible perennials for an urban garden.   www.bigcitygardener.com

What if you could plant something once and receive a harvest yearly? If that sounds interesting to you, then you should investigate perennials. Perennials are plants that re-grow every year from the same rootstock that you planted once.    In this episode, we discuss perennials and how to add them to your garden.   www.bigcitygardener.com

Following up on our last episode where we discussed what KNF is.  In this episode, we will discuss the most common KNF inputs and how to use them in your garden.

Started by Master Cho in Korea, KNF will help you strengthen your soil food web by increasing the amount and strength of your microbes. Natural farming is a low-cost agriculture model where you use everyday ingredients to create ferments and other inputs for your garden. One of the main goals of KNF is to put the power of agriculture back into the hand of the growers and out of large corporations....

There is nothing more vital than an excellent nitrogen source during the vegetative state.  If you are growing synthetically, you can grab any fertilizer and apply it with no extra thought.  But, if you are growing organically, which I hope everyone is, you have a more difficult choice for organic nitrogen sources.    In this episode, we discuss the three categories of organic nitrogen sources; An...

Keeping a garden journal is vital to gardening success.  Everyone thinks they can remember everything or don’t see the point in keeping records.  Do you remember all of the varieties you planted? Do you remember which plants did better than others? Why was it their location in the garden? Do you remember the last time you applied fertilizer or neem oil? Do you remember when you waters Do you remem...

This episode discusses the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties.

In this episode, we discuss tips to ensure this is your most fantastic tomato growing season as of yet.  Every gardener loves to grow tomatoes.  Learn how to do it properly

In this episode, we discuss how to properly use coffee grounds in your garden.

Here are some tips to help ensure your spring garden season is your best.

Check out this episode of Just Grow It where we discuss different options for building raised beds   *Small batch KNF Inputs * *JUST GROW IT GEAR*  *Bokashi Composting system* * Favorite Gardening Gear*   Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bigcitygardener/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BigCityGardener/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@bigcitygardener?lang=en

Now a days everyone is in love with raised beds. Whats not to love about them?  They are aesthetically pleasing and offer a variety of other benefits for the garden.  But they are not always your best option. Check out this episode of Just Grow It where we discuss the pros and cons of raised bed gardening. *Small batch KNF Inputs * *JUST GROW IT GEAR*  *Bokashi Composting system* * Favorite Garden...

*Small batch KNF Inputs *  *JUST GROW IT GEAR*  *Bokashi Composting system* * Favorite Gardening Gear*    Before I started keeping bees, I only partially paid attention to flowers and the needs of pollinators.  Well ever since I started keeping bees, that has all changed.  I make sure that no matter the season I have pollen-rich plants for the pollinators. I know it is easy to associate flowers wi...

*Small batch KNF Inputs *   *JUST GROW IT GEAR*  *Bokashi Composting system* * Favorite Gardening Gear*    If you wanted to get started with herbal medicine, or growing medicinal plants, it is not difficult.  You probably have some of these plants already growing in your garden.  You would be surprised by some of the medicinal properties of the common herbs that most gardeners have.  Here is a lis...

I love community gardens for many different reasons.  They are great places for link-minded individuals to meet and learn about gardening.  Also they have the potential to address food insecurity issues if placed in a proper location and ran properly. Check out this episode of Just Grow It and learn more about these fantastic places. *Small batch KNF Inputs *  *JUST GROW IT GEAR*  *Bokashi Compost...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the interest in houseplants has skyrocketed. Everyone wants to become a plant parent. But sometimes, people don't know which plants are the best to begin their journey.  Don't worry, I have you covered.  In this episode, we discuss the 5 easiest houseplants for beginners.

Spent mushroom substrate is gold.  If you can get your hands on some you should.  This substrate is a blend of natural products that work wonders on a garden.  There are still nutrients in this substrate even though it is being thrown away.  What’s funny is most urban mushroom farmers do not have the necessary space to properly compost the spent mushroom blocks and are looking to get rid of them....

There are many different ways to apply fertilizer and amendments to the soil, and one of the easiest and most effective ways is simply topdressing the soil with your fertilizer or amendment.   Check out this episode of JUST GROW IT, where we discuss why everyone should apply their fertilizers this way.

Do you know what is in your soil? Not the generic answer: Earthworms, water, sand, silt, clay. I am talking about the specific amounts of each nutrient. The microbiological life that is teaming or suffering within the soil?   Without a soil test, it is impossible to know these answers. A soil test provides precise and accurate measures of the essential nutrients- nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium—th...