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Ep. 8 - Growing Zones and Frost Protection In The Garden Mar 23, 2021

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This Garden Talk Tuesday we define what a growing zone is, according to the USDA Hardiness Zone map, and talk about what items you should keep on hand to help protect your tender garden seedlings from and unexpected frost.

Don’t forget to send me your gardening questions for our first “Can You Dig It?” episode coming up the first Friday of the month. Send me an email, or go to the contact page at justgrowsomethingpodcast.com, or click the link below to send me a voice message with your questions. If I use your question in the episode, you’ll be entered into the drawing for a free Clyde’s Garden Planner!

Links to items mentioned in this episode:

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

Old Farmer’s Almanac Frost Date calculator

https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates#

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Ep. 7 - The Science Behind Why Gardening Is Good For Your Health Mar 19, 2021

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Let's dig into the science behind why gardening is good for you. There are nutritional benefits, for sure, of growing your own food. But, what about the non-nutritional benefits? Join Karin as she "geeks out" just a little bit about the science behind all the reasons why gardening is good for us, both physically and mentally, through all stages of our life.

And, don't forget to send us your gardening questions for our first "Can You Dig It?" episode to be entered for a chance to win a free Clyde's Garden Planner. Send your questions to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast.com, submit the contact form at http://www.justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/, or click the link below to leave a voice message.

Studies and articles referenced in this episode:

Beneficial effects of plant-associated microbes on indoor microbiomes and human health

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00015/full

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.007

How gardening can help build healthier, happier kids

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/how-gardening-can-help-build-healthier-happier-kids/2017/07/17/d9047164-6599-11e7-8eb5-cbccc2e7bfbf_story.html

Back to Basics: Health and Wellness Benefits of Gardening in Older Adults

https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2015.1089709

American Horticultural Therapy Association

https://www.ahta.org/

19 Organizations Honoring Veterans

https://foodtank.com/news/2019/11/19-organizations-honoring-veterans/

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Ep. 6 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Seed and Plant Selection Mar 16, 2021

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This episode we talk about plant nomenclature, define different terms surrounding types of seeds and plants, and dig a little bit into starting your own transplants versus purchasing started plants.

The MU Extension guide mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201

The discount code for the Black Rifle Coffee Club can be found here:http://www.justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/coffee/

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Ep. 5 - Experimenting in the Garden Mar 12, 2021

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How can you do things a little differently in your garden? Today we'll talk about the numerous ways you can experiment with planting dates, varieties, and techniques in the garden once you've got a couple of seasons under your belt.

Have a question or some feedback? Send us an email to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast.com. We may use your question on a future Q&A episode!

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Ep. 4 - Garden Talk Tuesday: Traditional and Alternative Gardening Spaces Mar 09, 2021

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So, last week our hypothetical gardener figured out what they want to grow in their dream garden. But how much space will they need? What type of garden do they have room for? This episode we'll talk about in-ground gardening versus alternative methods and what things you need to consider for both.

Links to things mentioned in this episode:

Missouri University Extension Planting Calendar, for spacing requirements for each type of veggie - https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201

How to determine your soil texture - https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/soil-texture-analysis-the-jar-test/

How to condition a straw bale for gardening - https://preparednessmama.com/how-to-condition-straw-bales/f

20 Creative Ways to Upcycle Pallets in your Garden - https://themicrogardener.com/20-creative-ways-to-upcycle-pallets-in-your-garden/

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Ep. 3 - Why Grow Your Own and How to Preserve the Nutrients if You Don't Mar 05, 2021

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Why is food that we grow ourselves more nutritious? How can we preserve the nutrients in our food if we can't grow it ourselves? In this Focal Point Friday episode, Karin talks about the importance of eating closer to the source.

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Ep. 2 - Garden Talk Tuesday: The Basics Mar 02, 2021

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Whether you're just starting in gardening or need a little refresher course, this first Garden Talk Tuesday episode will walk you through how to choose what you want to grow and how much seed to buy.

The Missouri University Extension planting calendar referenced in this episode will give you an idea of how much to plant of each type of veggie. It also gives the planting dates for those vegetables for the state of Missouri. You can find it here: https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201

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Ep. 1 - Introduction Feb 26, 2021

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Just a quick "hello" and explanation of just what we are doing here on the Just Grow Something Podcast! A little about the host and her husband, our background, why we're making this podcast, and what we hope you'll get from it. Welcome!

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