Beste Edible Garden podcasts (2025)

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Too Cold for Tender Fruit? Hear What this Prairie Grower Does 32:15

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Think your climate is too cold to grow tender fruit? Find out how this grower harvests peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and more…despite winter temperatures that can dip to -38°C (-36°F) and a short summer. In this episode, Donna and Steven chat with Saskatchewan fruit grower Dean Kreutzer. We talk about: Fruit adapted to cold climates Using unh…

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Not Enough Space? Fit in More Crops With These Ideas 21:06

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Do you have more seeds and plants than you can fit into your garden? It’s a common problem for the enthusiastic food gardener! In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about finding more growing space so that you can fit more crops into the same space. Get ideas for: Growing in ungardenable spaces…like the root-infested space next to hedges Reducing …

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Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes 31:06

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Want to grow great tomatoes? With the right transplanting and care, your tomatoes will be off to a great start. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about: Transplanting tomato seedlings Protecting transplants from cold spring weather How to stake, train, and support tomato plants Pruning tomato suckers Watering and feeding Tomato challenges, inc…

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It’s the May 24…Wondering What Veg to Plant? 15:38

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Wondering when to plant vegetables? Not sure what to plant first? You don’t need to plant everything at once. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about when to plant vegetables, and the Canadian tradition of planting the garden over the Victoria Day (May 24) weekend. (Sometimes it makes sense…though not for all crops in all zones.) If you’re loo…

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How to Harden Off Seedlings: Simple Steps So Your Seedlings Survive Transplanting 24:29

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Your vegetable seedlings can look great indoors. Then fall like dominoes in the garden. If they’re not hardened off. But if you harden off seedlings, they stand a much better chance once you plant them in the garden. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about: What hardening off means Why harden off seedlings How to harden off seedlings When to h…

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Saskatoon Berries: Tough as Nails (as this Zone 2 Grower Explains) 37:47

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Wondering about fruit to grow in a cold climate? Today we head to Alberta, to find out how to grow saskatoon bushes. Arden Delidais grows in Zone 2—and doesn’t get any winter dieback on her saskatoon berries. Delidais’ orchard and winery, DNA Gardens, has a number of cold hardy crops including saskatoon berries, apples, plums, rhubarb, currants, an…

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Skip the Transplants? How to Direct Sow Seeds 33:41

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Have you tried direct sowing but didn’t get good results? Wondering how to direct sow seeds? Direct sowing—a.k.a. direct seeding or direct planting—is when we sow seeds straight into the garden. We skip starting transplants indoors. It gives better results for some crops—because there’s no transplanting shock. And that’s great, because it saves you…

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Vegetables in Pots: How to Ace Your Container Garden 35:32

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Want to harvest more veg from the same amount of space? You can get lots more from a small space by growing in containers. (If you get it right…but that’s not difficult!) If you get these 4 things right, you’re on the road to container gardening success: The right container Good soil A suitable location Proper care In this episode, Donna and Steven…

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Figs not Winter Hardy? Here are Creative Ways to Grow Figs in Cold Climates 21:45

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Don’t miss out on fresh figs just because you’re gardening in a cold climate. There are many cold-climate fig growers who defy zone boundaries with creative overwintering techniques. Figs can take quite a bit of cold. Not the extreme cold. A creative gardener gets figs through the winter by moderating the extremes. In this episode, Donna and Steven…

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People go Bananas for This Fruit! How to Grow a Pawpaw Tree 36:02

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Can’t get enough pawpaw fruit? Want to grow a pawpaw tree? If you haven’t tried pawpaw fruit, many people describe the flavour of its silky, yellow flesh as tropical. While it’s the largest fruit native to North America, it’s difficult to find the fruit for sale. Yet it’s easy to grow. That’s why many gardeners and small farmers plant pawpaw trees.…

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Is Your Soil in Overdraft? Find Out How to Amend Soil 38:22

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When you make only withdrawals—no deposits—you eventually end up in overdraft. It works that way at the bank, with friendships—and with soil. And growing crop after crop in a garden is like making withdrawal after withdrawal. The crops use nutrients. Working the soil affects its structure. Amending soil is like putting money back into the bank. Soi…

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Where to Grow Herbs: Herb Garden Layout and Design Ideas 33:41

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Looking for herb garden layout ideas? If you’re planning a herb garden, there are many ways to add herbs to the landscape. You can have a stand-alone herb garden, a herb lawn, herbs mixed with paving, use herbs as bedding plants, weave them into a perennial border, or make a herb container garden on a patio, deck, or paved space. In this episode, D…

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Planting Greens for a Continuous Harvest: Crops + Tips for Growing Greens 44:59

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Leafy greens fizzle out in the summer? Does your lettuce bolt too soon? Find out how to grow more leafy greens in your garden and how to extend your harvest so you can pick fresh salad greens as long as possible. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about crops ideas for leafy greens, how to plant leafy greens in a home garden or edible landscape…

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Grow an Indoor Lemon Tree + MORE Exotic Potted Citrus Trees 45:52

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Tried growing a potted lemon tree but it didn’t thrive? Citrus expert Byron Martin has the solution. And it’s not difficult. AND he also has recommendations for other unusual potted citrus trees. We talk about finger limes, blood limes, pomelo, sweet lemon, sunquat, kumquat, citron, and more. For all of these citrus trees in pots, proper watering i…

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Hands-Off Crop: Growing Raspberries (they do FINE without your help!) 34:34

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Don’t have time to spend on fussy fruit crops? Then growing raspberries is something to think about. You can prune raspberries and manage the crop to maximize production. But this is one of those bulletproof crops that can do quite nicely without your help. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about planting raspberries, how raspberries grow, how…

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Edible Flowers: Flowers You Can Eat (and how to use them) 29:48

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Wondering which flowers you can eat? There’s a wide variety of edible flowers that are easy to grow. You might already have some and just aren’t using them. Edible flowers often come from well-known vegetable, herb, and fruit crops. But there are many that come from ornamental plants too. Even some shrubs and trees. Find out which flowers are edibl…

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Vegetables to Grow: Choose What’s Best for Your Vegetable Garden 48:35

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Wondering which vegetables to grow? Or how to pick suitable varieties for your vegetable garden? If you put some thought into your choices, you can avoid harvest-time disappointments. In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about crops they find worthwhile, along with some favourite varieties. The choices for Donna’s cold prairie garden aren’t alway…

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How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed: When and How (+ Top Varieties!) 29:29

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Growing tomatoes from seed? Get the right combination of timing, soil, light, and containers, and you can grow great tomato seedlings at home. There’s more than one way to raise tomato plants from seed. And that means you can do it in a way that fits your growing space. AND make sure to pick a variety you’ll love—because that’s a big reason for gro…

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Winter harvest: Which vegetables to grow in winter and how to do it 31:35

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Do you shut down your garden for the winter? Wondering what vegetables to plant in the winter? If you’re in a northern climate, to grow vegetables in winter you need to give them heat and light…and that usually means high-input greenhouse growing. But there’s another way to approach winter vegetable gardening. And it’s low-tech. The idea is to choo…

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Not Sure When to Start Seeds Indoors? Here’s how to Pick Seed-Starting Dates 42:47

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Wondering when to plant your seeds indoors? Started too early and grown in pots too long before moving to the garden, your seedlings might run out of gas. They stall. But started too late, your seedlings might be midgets when it’s time to plant them in the garden. The right time to start seeds indoors—and have plants that aren’t too big or too smal…

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Prevent Leggy Seedlings and Grow Transplants Like an Expert 24:26

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Got seedlings that look like stilt-walkers? Are your seedlings leggy? Leggy seedlings don’t have as much chance of success once you transplant them into the garden…if they even make it that far. The best way to solve the problem of spindly seedlings is to prevent them from getting that way in the first place. Set up your seed-starting area so you c…

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Seed Smarts: Lingo and Tips for Seed Shopping (Is that untreated seed organic?) 36:46

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Seed catalogues are arriving already! Find out what you need to know to make good seed-shopping choices. In this episode, Steven and Donna share seed-shopping tips and talk about common seed-related terms. Not sure if untreated seed is organic? Wondering what "heirloom" really means? Tune in to find out about seed terminology and crop related lingo…

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Damson Plums: This Forgotten Fruit Combines Dry, Sweet, Spicy, and Bitter (and makes great gin!) 35:07

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Damson plums: Sometimes they're simply called damsons. Their rich flavour makes them a culinary gem. Even though they're not difficult to grow, the fruit is rarely available commercially. Find out how to grow damsons. Sarah Conrad Gothie, Author of Damsons: An Ancient Fruit in the Modern Kitchen joins us to talk about the history of damsons, how to…

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SPRING - yakking about yacon 36:36

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S10E5 Tess and Alyce chat about growing yacon. Have no idea about this south american half fruit half root veggie, neither did Tess! In this episode, learn about how to cook, eat and grow this weird but wonderful crop! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https…

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WINTER - planting figs + the role of the wasp 38:50

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S10E4 Tess and Alyce chat about growing figs. If you're a beginner gardener looking to grow fruit, the fig might be for you! Plus a chat about the role of a wasp in a fig's life. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-yo…

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WINTER - a check in on Alyce's winter garden tasks 26:29

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S10E3 After a bit of a hiatus Tess and Alyce are back together recording. In this ep, they chat about all the winter activities keeping Alyce busy in the garden. You might not have all of these on your to-do list but hopefully there is something for everyone! Previous episodes mentioned: Autumn leaves - Season 1, Episode 8Pruning your raspberries -…

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WINTER - growing broad beans - how to and why you should 38:09

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S10E2 Tess and Alyce chat about growing broad beans - why they're a bang-for-buck plant in the home veggie garden, and how to eat and enjoy your harvest. One of the few edible plants that don't like the warm weather, now is a great time to plant your broad beans. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find …

Podcasts die het beluisteren waard zijn

Edible Garden Podcasts

Podcasts die het beluisteren waard zijn

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

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Food Garden Life Show: Helping You Harvest More from Your Edible Garden, Vegetable Garden, and Edible Landscaping

Steven Biggs: Horticulturist and edible landscaping expert.

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Rooting for You | Beginner Edible Gardening

alyce alexandra & tess

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Too Cold for Tender Fruit? Hear What this Prairie Grower Does 32:15

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Not Enough Space? Fit in More Crops With These Ideas 21:06

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Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes 31:06

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It’s the May 24…Wondering What Veg to Plant? 15:38

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How to Harden Off Seedlings: Simple Steps So Your Seedlings Survive Transplanting 24:29

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Saskatoon Berries: Tough as Nails (as this Zone 2 Grower Explains) 37:47

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Skip the Transplants? How to Direct Sow Seeds 33:41

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Vegetables in Pots: How to Ace Your Container Garden 35:32

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Figs not Winter Hardy? Here are Creative Ways to Grow Figs in Cold Climates 21:45

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People go Bananas for This Fruit! How to Grow a Pawpaw Tree 36:02

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Is Your Soil in Overdraft? Find Out How to Amend Soil 38:22

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Where to Grow Herbs: Herb Garden Layout and Design Ideas 33:41

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Planting Greens for a Continuous Harvest: Crops + Tips for Growing Greens 44:59

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Grow an Indoor Lemon Tree + MORE Exotic Potted Citrus Trees 45:52

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Hands-Off Crop: Growing Raspberries (they do FINE without your help!) 34:34

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Edible Flowers: Flowers You Can Eat (and how to use them) 29:48

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Vegetables to Grow: Choose What’s Best for Your Vegetable Garden 48:35

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How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed: When and How (+ Top Varieties!) 29:29

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Winter harvest: Which vegetables to grow in winter and how to do it 31:35

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Not Sure When to Start Seeds Indoors? Here’s how to Pick Seed-Starting Dates 42:47

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Prevent Leggy Seedlings and Grow Transplants Like an Expert 24:26

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Seed Smarts: Lingo and Tips for Seed Shopping (Is that untreated seed organic?) 36:46

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Damson Plums: This Forgotten Fruit Combines Dry, Sweet, Spicy, and Bitter (and makes great gin!) 35:07

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SPRING - yakking about yacon 36:36

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WINTER - planting figs + the role of the wasp 38:50

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WINTER - a check in on Alyce's winter garden tasks 26:29

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WINTER - growing broad beans - how to and why you should 38:09

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