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In-Ground Growing vs. Raised Beds on Concrete May 29, 2021

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In Santa Monica, Amy was growing in raised beds on concrete. In Massachusetts, she’s growing in a huge in-ground bed. Hear what she thinks about the difference between the two in today’s show. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way.

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New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty
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Balancing Mom Life with Garden Life May 28, 2021

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Whether you’re a parent or not, it’s tough to balance all of the tasks of the garden with the tasks of life and work. Amy shares some of the strategies that work for her to get a lot done. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way.

Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.

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New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty
Hudson Valley Seed Co Planting Poster

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Preparing a Weedy Garden for Planting May 27, 2021

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If you’ve come across a new piece of land, chances are high that it’s not in perfect shape to garden. This was the case with Amy’s garden in her new home, so she shares what she did to get it into shape. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way.

Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.

Trello App
New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty
Hudson Valley Seed Co Planting Poster

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

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How to Start Gardening in a New Zone May 26, 2021

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If you move...how do you make sure you have success in your new climate? Amy shares her step by step process to giving herself and her garden a good shot at epic harvests in her first season. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way.

Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.

Trello App
New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty
Hudson Valley Seed Co Planting Poster

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Adjusting to a New Growing Zone May 25, 2021

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My friend Amy Bauer recently moved from Southern California back to the east coast, where she’s in a 6a growing zone. We talk about the adjustments she’s made and her garden overview. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way.

Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.

Trello App
New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty
Hudson Valley Seed Co Planting Poster

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Irrigation for Roses May 24, 2021

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Keeping your roses well watered is key to having strong, healthy plants that produce show-worthy flowers. Learn how to in today’s show. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian.

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Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Advanced Rose Growing Tips May 23, 2021

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Rose growing can get pretty intense, and Beth van Boxtel shares how with some of these advanced rose growing tips. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian.

Follow Beth on Instagram

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Fertilizers for Roses May 22, 2021

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The best fertilizers for roses, along with the fertilizing schedule that Beth van Boxtel likes to use to keep her 120+ roses in bloom. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian.

Follow Beth on Instagram

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Planting and First Year Tips May 21, 2021

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If you’re new to roses, don’t be intimidated - they’re not too hard to grow provided you follow these tips. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian.

Follow Beth on Instagram

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where to Buy Roses May 20, 2021

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Learn where to get all of these crazy cool varieties of roses with Beth van Boxtel’s favorite stores and sources. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian.

Follow Beth on Instagram

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

Follow Epic Gardening

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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