Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

Author: Karin Velez Language: English Episodes: 333
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Ever find yourself staring at a seed packet or a struggling tomato plant, wondering what it really needs to thrive? Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening digs into those questions, moving beyond folklore and guesswork. Host Karin Velez believes that understanding the science behind gardening-the "why" as much as the "how"-empowers you to become a more confident and successful grower. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one who sifts through research and practical experience to offer clear, actionable advice. You’ll hear detailed discussions on everything from soil health and specific plant varieties to managing pests and planning your garden layout effectively. This podcast is designed for anyone with a patch of dirt or a few containers, whether you’ve been cultivating for decades or are just planting your first herb. Karin’s approach demystifies the process of growing your own food, making it accessible and deeply rewarding. The ultimate aim is simple but profound: to equip you with the reliable knowledge needed to harvest something delicious from your own space, season after season. Tune in for a grounded, thoughtful take on home gardening that celebrates both the triumphs and the learning moments inherent in getting your hands dirty.
Episodes
Maintaining Fruit Trees, Bushes, and Canes - Ep. 187 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:48
If you’re planning to put in new fruit trees, bushes, or canes in your garden the best time of year, generally, is spring. We want the soil to warm up enough that the roots of the plants will begin to seek out water and…
Different Ways to Grow Potatoes - Ep. 186 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
Potatoes are a cool season crop, and most varieties need between 60 and 120 days to mature, so that means getting them in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked and giving them the time they need to grow. The great…
Heat Mats and Grow Lights - Ep. 185 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:57
This month we’re talking a lot about seed starting and we can’t talk about starting seeds without talking about heat and light. Seeds sprout more quickly and efficiently when they’ve got the correct soil temperatures and…
Seed Starting Soils and Containers - Ep. 184 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:47
Seed starting does not need to be intimidating but it does come with a special set of requirements for true success. Two components to that success are the soils we use and the containers we choose. Not all soils and con…
Starting Flower Seedlings Indoors - Ep. 183 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
If you’re planning to grow flowers alongside your vegetables this year, there may be some additional steps you’ll need to take when getting those started. Most annual flowers are started in ways very similar to our annua…
Soil Blocks and Flower Bars with Kathy Gormandy - Ep. 182 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:58
Soil blocking is a seed starting technique that uses small blocks of soil or seed starting mix. There are no containers, no small plastic cells, just the soil itself. The benefit of soil blocking is, of course, you’re no…
Succession Planting to Extend the Harvest - Ep. 181 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
As we start to get our garden plans in order for this year, succession planting is something that absolutely should be included in our calendars and our garden maps. It’s really the best way to ensure not only to do you…
Interplanting to Maximize Your Harvest - Ep. 180 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
There is a fine line in gardening between overcrowding the plants and making efficient use of space. If we do it right, the plants benefit from each other and we can get way more out of our garden than we ever dreamed. B…
How to Choose a Plant Variety - Ep. 179 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:54
You may have an idea of what you want to grow in terms of vegetables in your garden – say zucchini and tomatoes, for example. If you open the seed catalog or website to the page for zucchini you may find as many 18 to 25…
Choosing a Seed Supplier - Ep. 178 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
It used to be easy to just choose a catalog and order seeds because there were only a handful of choices and, generally speaking, unless you were going to the nursery or garden center to buy seed packets from a kiosk, yo…

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