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Ep. 18 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Plant Nutrients and Why You Need to Know Them Apr 27, 2021

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Plant Nutrients – what are they, what do they do, which ones should we be most concerned with?

Good plant growth is directly correlated to good plant nutrition. It’s important to know how the most essential nutrients work so you can choose soil amendments and fertilizers, if necessary, that will most benefit what you’re growing. This Garden Talk Tuesday we dig into the primary and secondary plant nutrients essential to plant growth and crop yield and make sense of those three big numbers on the fertilizer package in the garden center.

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Ep. 17 - Ugly Produce and Food Waste: Fact or Fiction? Apr 23, 2021

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Food issues are important and there are so many different topics to discuss, whether it’s food deserts or lack of access to nutrient dense foods or the distance our food travels to get to our plate. Today we tackle food waste and the perception that ugly produce somehow gets wasted in this country before it reaches consumers and talk a little about the companies that are taking advantage of that perception to sell you boxes of this ugly produce.

Global hunger isn’t about a lack of food. According to the UN’s World Food Hunger Program, right now, the world produces enough food to feed every single person on this planet. It’s not a lack of food production. In most of the world, it’s about logistics. But billions of pounds of fruits and vegetables do go to waste every year post-harvest in more developed countries, like the U.S., whether that’s on grocery store shelves or in our own homes. Let's discuss!

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Resources used in this episode:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/tomato-grades-and-standards

http://www.postharvest.org/home0.aspx

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/26/18240399/food-waste-ugly-produce-myths-farms

https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs

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Ep. 16 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Mistakes in the Garden Apr 20, 2021

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with making mistakes in the garden! Gardening is going to involve trial and error and that shouldn't discourage you from growing your own. In this episode, Karin shares a few types of mistakes that can be made in the garden and divulges the most recent mistake she made just last week!

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Ep. 15 - Sustainable Practices for Gardening and Landscaping, Part Two Apr 16, 2021

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This week we finish up the last four tips on practicing sustainability in the garden and landscape. From conserving water to practicing responsible pest management, we dig into how we can lessen our impact on future generations with actions that we take today.

The seven practices covered in this and last week's Focal Point Friday episode are:

1.Landscape for local climate

2.Reduce waste and recycle

3.Nurture the soil

4.Conserve water

5.Plant heirlooms and shop locally

6.Practice responsible pest management

7.Support beneficial wildlife

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Ep. 14 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Lettuce Apr 13, 2021

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This Garden Talk Tuesday we're digging deep into lettuce! Not all leafy greens are created equal and each has it's own particular set of preferred growing conditions. We'll talk about the types of lettuce, growth habits, potential pests and diseases, harvest and storage.

Don't forget to send your gardening questions in for our next Can You Dig It? episode for a chance to win a free Clyde's Garden Planner! Leave a voice message at the link below or head to our website and use the contact form.

Resources:

https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/beneficial-insects-organisms

https://firstsaturdaylime.com/

https://pfaf.org/user/DatabaseSearhResult.aspx?serach=latuca

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a679

https://www.almanac.com/plant/lettuce

http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene9aa6.html

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Ep. 13 - Sustainable Practices for Gardening and Landscaping, Part One Apr 09, 2021

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What does "sustainable" mean and what does that mean for your garden or landscape? Karin digs into the definitions and importance of sustainability and covers the first three of seven important practices for home gardeners and landscapers. She also admits she is NOT a landscape designer!

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Ep. 12 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Broccoli Apr 06, 2021

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On this Garden Talk Tuesday episode, we are talking all about broccoli. This is the first in many episodes to come where we dig deep into one particular crop and discover its origin, what conditions it grows best in, common pests and diseases, harvest tips, and more. Let's dig in!

Resources used in this episode:

https://www.herbazest.com/herbs/broccoli

http://www.stuartxchange.org/Broccoli

https://www.almanac.com/plant/broccoli#

https://firstsaturdaylime.com/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/white-rust-disease.htm#:~:text=The%20secret%20to%20how%20to,the%20disease%20the%20following%20spring.

https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/disandpath/oomycete/introduction/Pages/IntroOomycetes.aspx#:~:text=The%20oomycetes%2C%20also%20known%20as,foliar%20blights%20and%20downy%20mildews

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Ep. 11 - Can You Dig It? Vol. 1 Apr 02, 2021

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It's our first "Can You Dig It" episode! Karin has a couple interesting gardening news stories to share and answers gardening questions from listeners about frost protection, growing tomatoes in containers, and the difference between part sun and part shade.

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Ep. 10 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Weed Prevention Mar 30, 2021

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This Garden Talk Tuesday we talk strategies for weed prevention, control, and removal. A pound of cure is worth an ounce of prevention is certainly true in the garden. Weeds can take up much of our time and resources if not properly managed. This episode, we'll focus on how to keep those weeds from becoming a problem in your garden.

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Ep. 9 - Eight Garden Trends for 2021 Mar 26, 2021

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This Focal Point Friday we’re looking at garden trends for this year, both for the veggie gardener and the flower gardener or home landscaper. 2020 and pandemic life saw crazy upticks in the number of people working from home, strong home sales that seem to be continuing, and a renewed interest in gardening, for both food and aesthetics. And as COVID restrictions continue, there are trends popping up for 2021 that are reflecting this continued modified lifestyle. So, whether your goal is to hunker down in your own beautiful, plant-filled retreat or to maybe sell your home while the market is hot, understanding what garden trends are on the horizon for this year will help you plan and purchase better and improve your gardening skills. So, let’s dig in to what garden trends we’re seeing for 2021.

The Practical Permaculture book mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Permaculture-Landscapes-Community-Whole/dp/1604694432

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