Nothing brings any dish to life more than fresh herbs right from the garden. Although there are many plants that make up this group, some of the most common include […]
How Do I Grow That Podcast
HGT022-How do I Grow THAT: Tomatoes
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT022.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now No tomato will ever taste better than the one you grow and pick from your own garden. There’s a lot to know about […]
HGT021-How do I Grow THAT: Strawberries
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT021.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Cold hardy, easy to grow, strawberries thrive in containers and raised beds, and a thousand times better than any store bought version; what’s […]
HGT017-How do I Grow THAT: Peppers
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT017.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now If you’ve never grown peppers before, it’s a very rewarding choice for your edible garden. They’re easy to grow, with nearly infinite varietal […]
HGT016-How do I Grow THAT: Okra
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT016.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now I love the taste of okra, but it’s not a love we all share. This is a vegetable you either like to eat […]
HGT015-How do I Grow THAT: Melons
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT015.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Although there are many kinds of melons, and most grown in similar ways, each has it’s own unique quirks and requirements. So for […]
HGT014-How do I Grow THAT: Basil
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT014.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now I love to grow basil and there’s nothing better then walking outside to snip a few stems for whatever you cooking at the […]
HGT013-How do I Grow THAT: Lettuce
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT013.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Some say that if you grow only one vegetable other than tomatoes, it should be lettuce. Why? Well, it’s so easy to grow […]
HGT012-How do I Grow THAT: Mixed Greens
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT012.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Think of mesclun almost like a whole salad bowl in a seed pack. A seed pack or planted container labeled as a mesclun […]
HGT011-How do I Grow THAT: Cauliflower
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT011.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Cauliflower is a member of the Cole family of crops, famous for their performance in cooler weather. Standouts include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, […]
HGT010-How do I Grow THAT: Peas
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT010.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Now when I was a kid, I only knew the frozen kind. And I have to admit, I wasn’t a fan. But my […]
HGT009-How do I Grow THAT: Beans
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT009.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Bush and Pole beans are very similar in how they’re grown, but there are some clear differences as well. Unlike pole beans, bush […]
HGT008-How do I Grow THAT: Calibrachoa
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT008.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now You may know them by their more common name, ‘million bells’, because of its many bell-shaped flowers. They look a lot like tiny […]
HGT007-How do I Grow THAT: Zinnias
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT007.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Up to this point, our series has been all about edibles. But every edible garden should have a diversity of plants to bring […]
HGT006-How do I Grow THAT: Spinach
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT006.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now As a cool season plant, spinach is one of the first crops of spring and a great fall crop as well. You can […]
HGT005-How do I Grow THAT: Onions
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT005.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now If you’ve never grown onions, you’ll be pleasantly surprised because they’re super easy to grow, hardy through winter and ready to harvest anytime […]
HGT004-How do I Grow THAT: Celery
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT004.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now In the kitchen, celery is a staple for so many dishes and it’s yet another reason I love to grow my own food. […]
HGT003-How do I Grow That: Brussels Sprouts
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT003.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Brussels sprouts have a delicious slightly crunchy, nutty flavor, and the best part– kids love them too when they’re properly and simply prepared. Which […]
HGT002-How do I Grow THAT: Artichokes
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT002.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now In the 1500’s artichokes were considered to be an aphrodisiac, and only men were allowed to partake. Perhaps that’s why Thomas Jefferson was […]
HGT001-How do I Grow THAT: Broccoli
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT001.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now You get a lot of bang for your buck with broccoli, since the entire plant is edible, and unlike many of the classic […]
