467-Gardener Scott's Tips for Gardening in Raised Beds-Encore Presentation
In this encore episode, host Joe chats with Gardener Scott Wilson, a former Air Force pilot turned Master Gardener and YouTube educator, about the ins and outs of raised‑bed gardening. They cover the economics of raised beds, emphasizing that upfront costs amortize quickly through higher yields and lower fertilizer needs, and discuss the primary benefit of being able to create ideal soil from day one—especially crucial in poor‑soil regions like Colorado. Scott also walks through his evolving garden, showcasing a variety of bed materials (wood, metal, stone, cement board) and how each serves different functional and aesthetic purposes, while stressing the health and mental‑wellness perks of gardening.
465-Gardening with Chickens, Revisited
In this episode, host Joe Gardener reunites with author Lisa Steele to discuss the updated 10th‑anniversary edition of her bestseller Gardening with Chickens. Lisa shares how a decade of hands‑on experience, a move from Virginia to Maine, and the surge...
462-Plant This, Not That: Native Swaps for Popular Plants and Trees
In this episode, host Joe Gardner talks with Elise Howard, author of *Plant This, Not That*, a guide offering over 200 native plant alternatives to invasive garden staples. Howard shares how her background in gardening, publishing, and journalism informed the...
461-Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Hidden History of Urban Food Growing
In this episode, environmental historian Kate Brown discusses her book *Tiny Gardens Everywhere*, tracing how urban residents historically grew food in backyards, vacant lots, and communal spaces out of necessity. She connects those practices to modern challenges—food security, climate resilience,...
460-Ripe Tomato Revolution: Practical Tips for Easier Growing
In this episode, horticulturist and garden designer Frank Hyman challenges conventional tomato‑growing advice, sharing six "revolutionary" techniques from his new book Ripe Tomato Revolution. He argues that common practices like heavy sucker pruning and routine chemical sprays are often unnecessary,...
459-Garden for Life: How to Keep Gardening Joyfully at Any Age
In this episode, host Joe Lample chats with award‑winning garden writer and photographer Rhonda Fleming‑Hayes about her new book *Garden for Life*, which offers strategies for aging gardeners to keep their hobby joyful and sustainable. Rhonda emphasizes "right‑sizing" gardens—focusing plantings...
458-Turning a Passion for Microgreens Into a Business
In this episode, host Joe Gardner catches up with microgreens entrepreneur Jonah Krokmanek, who turned a teenage hobby in his parents' spare bedroom into Living Earth Farm, one of Canada’s leading organic microgreen operations. Jonah shares how low‑cost, space‑efficient microgreen...