Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

Author: Karin Velez Language: English Episodes: 333
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
Ep. 121 - Transitioning from Military to Farming, with Arcenio Velez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
There’s something to be said for military life. It’s regimented. There’s a strict hierarchy, there’s a chain of command, there are orders to follow, and you know day in and day out what your duties are. And if you’re som…
Ep. 119 - Growing for Farmers Market, Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
This episode we’re going to get started with selling at farmer’s markets. This subject will be a two-parter. Planning a garden with the intention of selling some of it is different than just selling the extra you happen…
Ep. 118 - Cover Crops in the Home Garden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:23
This episode we’re digging into how to use cover crops in our home gardens. I kept saying I needed to do a full episode on this and we’re doing it today. This is not reserved for just big farms with thousands of acres of…
Ep. 117 - Growing Cut Flowers in the Home Garden with Kathy Gormandy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:53
This episode we are digging into growing cut flowers in our garden. I am not a flower farmer, I’m a mediocre flower grower at best, but I love having cut flowers in my house and I’m determined to grow my own at some poin…
Ep. 116 - Asparagus: Prepare in Fall, Plant in Spring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Asparagus is a fantastic perennial, with healthy beds lasting as long as 30 years. Asparagus crowns are planted in spring, but the fall is when you want to prepare the bed. So, today we’ll go over everything you need to…
Ep. 115 - Preparing the Garden for Winter (and Spring!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:44
Depending on where you garden you may have just had your first frost or even a hard freeze. If you are one of my warm-climate gardeners, you’re steadily marching toward the time of year when plants begin to go dormant or…
Ep. 114 - Planting Onions to Overwinter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
This episode we’re going to tackle one way to grow onions for spring, depending on our location. We haven’t done a full onion episode yet and I promise we will because there’s a lot to unpack there, but since now is the…
Ep. 112 - Modifying Fruit Recipes for Canning and Topping Tomato Plants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:15
Karin's voice is shot! So, instead of talking about preserving our harvest through cold storage, dehydrating and fermenting like promised, this episode will be focusing on something shorter and sweeter: can you safely mo…