In this episode, I want to talk about something near and dear to my heart, plant taxonomy. Wait! Don’t go! I know science stuff can be boring, but there’s a fun side to plant taxonomy. It can even be a bit of an art, and that’s pressing plants.
Read MoreIn this episode we’re going to change things up because we just had a special week in our industry. It was Green Career Week, an event sponsored by Seed Your Future.
Read MoreIn this episode we take a look at the somewhat dark history of West Virginia's forests. Then we learn what is being done to preserve the botanical heritage of Appalachia by visiting United Plant Savers, a medicinal plant sanctuary in Rutland, OH.
Read MoreAre you certifiable? Wild? ... In this episode we look at growing a meadow garden and also how to certify your property as a wildlife habitat.
Read MorePlanning is perhaps one of the most important aspects of gardening. Whether your planning a veggie garden or the landscaping around your house, it all starts with a plan. A good place to start is with a manual. In 1943, the founder of the National Garden Bureau, James H. Burdett, published The Victory Garden Manual. In this episode of the podcast, we meet Diane Blazek, Executive Director of NGB.
Read MoreIt’s more than a garden, but less than a farm. It’s a “farmden”! Our guest in this episode describes it “as a site with more plants and/or land than one person can care for sanely. A gardener and garden gone wild, out of control.”
Read MoreOnce relegated to your grandmother’s windowsill, succulents have seen a resurgence in popularity over the last few years as houseplants, in general, have seen a boost in popularity.
Read MoreIn this episode we meet Brie Arthur and take a look at foodscaping. This revolutionary method of gardening combines the beauty of ornamental plants with the benefits of vegetables. If you have limited space or want to cultivate a landscape with more biodiversity, this is a method to check out.
Read MoreIn previous episodes we have talked about some of the key concepts for growing plants. Now it’s time to get your hands dirty. Growing plants is a huge hobby with tons of options. So where do you start?
Read MoreWhen it comes to watering plants, there’s really only three options - too much, too little, or just right … but there’s the rub. Just like with light and temperature requirements, all plants are different. Some plants, like succulents, can get by with pretty dry soil and some aquatic plants literally live in water. There’s a whole spectrum of water needs in between.
Read MoreIn this episode we’re going to take a look at probably one of the most important aspects of gardening. Previously, we discussed lighting and how your climate effect the types of plants you can grow in your landscape or garden. Now we’re getting into actually caring for your plants, and the biggest aspect of growing plants is feeding them. As with the previous topics, all plants are different, and they have different nutritional requirements.
Read MoreLight is essential for all life on Earth. Without the fusion energy of our Sun and photosynthesis, the Earth would be a lifeless rock. When it comes to growing plants, choosing the right plants for your lighting conditions is one of the most important things to consider.
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