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A warm welcome to all our new listeners! This is our second monthly Can You Dig It? episode. Karin has a couple interesting garden news stories for you as well as answering some great gardening questions. Find out why the houseplant business is booming, how long to wait before using manure in the garden and why ice can save your plants from freezing! Don't forget to rate and review this podcast in...

Let's dig deep into growing cucumbers! A summertime favorite, cucumbers come in a many shapes, sizes, and growth habits and can be grown in the ground, in raised beds, or in containers. This Garden Talk Tuesday episode we talk about how to cultivate cucumbers, what pests and diseases they are susceptible to and how to harvest and store them. Don't forget to check out our Instagram page and to rate...

This Focal Point Friday has some corrections from Tuesday, additional information regarding the Plant Nutrient episode specifically for those who are gardening in containers, and follow up and clarification regarding the Food Waste episode. Last chance to send your questions in for the next Can You Dig It? episode! Use the link below to leave a voice message or send an email to grow@justgrowsometh...

Plant Nutrients – what are they, what do they do, which ones should we be most concerned with? Good plant growth is directly correlated to good plant nutrition. It’s important to know how the most essential nutrients work so you can choose soil amendments and fertilizers, if necessary, that will most benefit what you’re growing. This Garden Talk Tuesday we dig into the primary and secondary plant...

Food issues are important and there are so many different topics to discuss, whether it’s food deserts or lack of access to nutrient dense foods or the distance our food travels to get to our plate. Today we tackle food waste and the perception that ugly produce somehow gets wasted in this country before it reaches consumers and talk a little about the companies that are taking advantage of that p...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with making mistakes in the garden! Gardening is going to involve trial and error and that shouldn't discourage you from growing your own. In this episode, Karin shares a few types of mistakes that can be made in the garden and divulges the most recent mistake she made just last week! Don't forget to send in your gardening questions for the next "Can You Dig It?"...

This week we finish up the last four tips on practicing sustainability in the garden and landscape. From conserving water to practicing responsible pest management, we dig into how we can lessen our impact on future generations with actions that we take today. The seven practices covered in this and last week's Focal Point Friday episode are: 1.Landscape for local climate 2.Reduce waste and recycl...

This Garden Talk Tuesday we're digging deep into lettuce! Not all leafy greens are created equal and each has it's own particular set of preferred growing conditions. We'll talk about the types of lettuce, growth habits, potential pests and diseases, harvest and storage. Don't forget to send your gardening questions in for our next Can You Dig It? episode for a chance to win a free Clyde's Garden...

What does "sustainable" mean and what does that mean for your garden or landscape? Karin digs into the definitions and importance of sustainability and covers the first three of seven important practices for home gardeners and landscapers. She also admits she is NOT a landscape designer! Send us your gardening questions for our next "Can You Dig It?" episode to be entered into the drawing for a fr...

On this Garden Talk Tuesday episode, we are talking all about broccoli. This is the first in many episodes to come where we dig deep into one particular crop and discover its origin, what conditions it grows best in, common pests and diseases, harvest tips, and more. Let's dig in! Resources used in this episode: https://www.herbazest.com/herbs/broccoli http://www.stuartxchange.org/Broccoli https:/...

It's our first "Can You Dig It" episode! Karin has a couple interesting gardening news stories to share and answers gardening questions from listeners about frost protection, growing tomatoes in containers, and the difference between part sun and part shade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Garden Talk Tuesday we talk strategies for weed prevention, control, and removal. A pound of cure is worth an ounce of prevention is certainly true in the garden. Weeds can take up much of our time and resources if not properly managed. This episode, we'll focus on how to keep those weeds from becoming a problem in your garden. There's still time to send in your questions for our first "Can Y...

This Focal Point Friday we’re looking at garden trends for this year, both for the veggie gardener and the flower gardener or home landscaper. 2020 and pandemic life saw crazy upticks in the number of people working from home, strong home sales that seem to be continuing, and a renewed interest in gardening, for both food and aesthetics. And as COVID restrictions continue, there are trends popping...

This Garden Talk Tuesday we define what a growing zone is, according to the USDA Hardiness Zone map, and talk about what items you should keep on hand to help protect your tender garden seedlings from and unexpected frost. Don’t forget to send me your gardening questions for our first “Can You Dig It?” episode coming up the first Friday of the month. Send me an email, or go to the contact page at...

Let's dig into the science behind why gardening is good for you. There are nutritional benefits, for sure, of growing your own food. But, what about the non-nutritional benefits? Join Karin as she "geeks out" just a little bit about the science behind all the reasons why gardening is good for us, both physically and mentally, through all stages of our life. And, don't forget to send us your garden...

This episode we talk about plant nomenclature, define different terms surrounding types of seeds and plants, and dig a little bit into starting your own transplants versus purchasing started plants. The MU Extension guide mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201 The discount code for the Black Rifle Coffee Club can be found here:http://www.justgrowsomething...

How can you do things a little differently in your garden? Today we'll talk about the numerous ways you can experiment with planting dates, varieties, and techniques in the garden once you've got a couple of seasons under your belt. Have a question or some feedback? Send us an email to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast.com. We may use your question on a future Q&A episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

So, last week our hypothetical gardener figured out what they want to grow in their dream garden. But how much space will they need? What type of garden do they have room for? This episode we'll talk about in-ground gardening versus alternative methods and what things you need to consider for both. Links to things mentioned in this episode: Missouri University Extension Planting Calendar, for spac...

Why is food that we grow ourselves more nutritious? How can we preserve the nutrients in our food if we can't grow it ourselves? In this Focal Point Friday episode, Karin talks about the importance of eating closer to the source. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you're just starting in gardening or need a little refresher course, this first Garden Talk Tuesday episode will walk you through how to choose what you want to grow and how much seed to buy. The Missouri University Extension planting calendar referenced in this episode will give you an idea of how much to plant of each type of veggie. It also gives the planting dates for those vegetables...

Just a quick "hello" and explanation of just what we are doing here on the Just Grow Something Podcast! A little about the host and her husband, our background, why we're making this podcast, and what we hope you'll get from it. Welcome! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.