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Using A Wok to Cook Your Harvest Mar 02, 2022

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Regine dishes out some wisdom on cooking asian veggies in a wok, her preferred method to stir fry fresh, nutritious meals for her family. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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Growing Chinese Cabbage Mar 01, 2022

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Chinese cabbage made it onto Kevin’s shortlist of veggies he’s excited to grow this year, and Regine shares some crucial tips on cultivating healthy, delicious heads. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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Growing Asian Radishes Feb 28, 2022

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Radishes are a staple in many types of asian cuisine. Kevin remembers traveling to Japan and feasting on pickled daikon. Regine shares some tips on radish spacing that may help you get a better yield this season. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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How to Grow Bitter Melon Feb 27, 2022

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A “love it or hate it” crop, bitter melon is a fascinating plant both for its looks and also its flavor and purported health benefits. Regine shares her secret growing tips in today’s show. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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How to Grow Luffa Gourds Feb 26, 2022

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One of Kevin’s favorite crops to grow is the luffa…although not without struggles! Regine shares some choice tips on growing luffa you may not have heard before. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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Asian Veggies for Warm Climates Feb 25, 2022

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Where Kevin lives, it’s tough to grow cooler climate crops. Regine also lives in a tough spot in Florida, but there are some fantastic recommendations in today’s episode for warmer climate asian veggies. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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100 Asian Vegetables to Grow Feb 24, 2022

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Did you know there are 100+ varieties of asian veggies that you’ve probably never heard of? Regine from Asian Garden 2 Table gives an overview of how she started promoting growing these veggies in her business. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips.

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Plants for Cold Climates Feb 23, 2022

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Finishing off our week with Brad, he shares a few of his favorite plants that absolutely thrive in cold climates. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed.

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Jumping Worms Feb 22, 2022

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Aren’t earthworms always good for the soil? Turns out the answer is a resounding no. Brad Tabke breaks down the Asian jumping worm, which decimates the soil surface and reproduces at a crazy rate. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed.

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Emerald Ash Borer Japanese Beetles Feb 21, 2022

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Two of the more destructive pests you’ll deal with in colder climates, Brad profiles them for us and gives his tips on how to identify, prevent and control them. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed.

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