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Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

Karin Velez
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Peppers
Vegetable Gardening
Pests
Succession Planting
Crop Rotation
Foliar Diseases
Soil Health
Trellising Techniques
Horticulture
Diseases
Soil Temperature
Strawberries
Garden Maintenance
Nutrient Deficiencies
Squash Vine Borer
Squash Bugs
Powdery Mildew
Organic Fungicides

Grow a better vegetable garden, whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never grown a thing in your life. Karin helps home gardeners learn to grow their own food using evidence-based techniques and research. She talks all about specific plants, pests, diseases, soil and plant health, mulch, garden planning, and more. It's not just the "how" but also the "why" that makes us better. The goal? For... more

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Winter sowing is a seed-starting method that sounds a little bit wild the first time you hear it but makes sense if you think about it from a horticultural standpoint. Basically you are sowing seeds in recycled containers like milk jugs and placing t... more

When the garden beds are frozen, the days are short, and you’re staring at bags of store-bought salad mix, it can feel like fresh homegrown food is a long way off. But it doesn’t have to be.

Today on Just Grow Something we’re talking about growing h... more

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Prepare for seed season with practical tips on reviewing your garden's performance, taking seed inventory, and ordering smarter for a more successful growing year.

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Today we’re talking about one of my least favorite but probably most important fall garden rituals: the great garden clean-up. This is the part of the year where we get to close one chapter of the garden season and start quietly writing the next chap... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Wilson
Master gardener and educator, known for his YouTube channel Gardener Scott and author of the book Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening.
Episode: Raised Bed Gardening with Gardener Scott - Ep. 268
Robin Jennings
A representative from Heirloom Roses
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Episode: From Hobby to Heirloom: Growing Healthier Roses for Every Garden with Heirloom Roses
Bailey Van Tassel
Founder of the Kitchen Garden Society and author of Kitchen Garden Living
Episode: Kitchen Garden Living with Bailey Van Tassel - Ep. 239

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Karin Velez
Karin serves as a knowledgeable guide in the world of evidence-based gardening, emphasizing practical techniques and insights for home gardeners of all experience levels. With a friendly and engaging approach, she simplifies complex topics to ensure accessibility for her audience, bolstered by her background in gardening education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Learning so much!

    Great podcast for a beginner gardener!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Popcornchckn
    United States6 months ago
  • My go-to gardening resource

    Provides super straightforward and structured explanation of complex research and evidence. This is now my go-to source for vegetable garden info because the host is great at sifting through the noise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanelleChristine
    United States6 months ago
  • Always learning

    Love this podcast. I’m a horticulturist in the green industry, and learn something every week. Motivating me to put more energy into my vegetable garden.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wvrhodie
    United States10 months ago
  • Binge worthy gardening podcast!

    So happy I found this podcast. I am a Central MO Gal and excited my new favorite Podcaster & I share the same growing zone. Karin is a wealth of information & I will be utilizing what I have learned from her podcast in the upcoming growing season!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoBama68
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome podcast

    So educational and entertaining!! Love it ! I’m going through all the old episodes and I’m learning so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccchevynova77
    United Statesa year ago

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Many note the welcoming atmosphere created by the host, which motivates even beginners to engage in home gardening.
The wealth of practical information shared in each episode is frequently highlighted, with listeners eager to implement new strategies in their gardens.
Listeners appreciate the straightforward, research-based advice that empowers them to improve their gardening skills.

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Raised Bed Gardening with Gardener Scott - Ep. 268
Q: What does it take to become a master gardener?
Becoming a master gardener requires education, volunteering for service, and ongoing learning to maintain certification.
Raised Bed Gardening with Gardener Scott - Ep. 268
Q: Can you speak to the issue of using new compost for raised beds?
New compost can lack microbial activity if sterilized, which is essential for plant growth. It's best to fill beds with compost in fall for better nutrient availability come spring.
From Hobby to Heirloom: Growing Healthier Roses for Every Garden with Heirloom Roses
Q: What are some of Robin's favorite rose varieties?
Some favorites include Madame Anaset, William PJ McCarthy, Caramel Kiss, and Amazing Grace, known for their growth, fragrance, and disease resistance.
From Hobby to Heirloom: Growing Healthier Roses for Every Garden with Heirloom Roses
Q: What should we know about pruning roses?
Pruning should be done once a year, and even if you're not meticulous, it's okay to just hack them back.
Kitchen Garden Living with Bailey Van Tassel - Ep. 239
Q: How has moving affected your approach to gardening?
It’s been a learning experience due to the climate differences, pushing me to adopt a new mindset about what gardening means and how I can live seasonally.

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Targeting gardeners at all experience levels, this podcast provides listeners with evidence-based techniques to enhance their vegetable gardening practices. Topics span growing vegetables indoors and outdoors, pest management, seasonal strategies, soil health, and specific plant care. Particularly notable is the host's dedication to not just instructing listeners on the 'how,' but also elucidating the 'why' behind gardening practices, empowering them to make informed decisions. The show features practical advice, personal anecdotes, and an approachable tone, making it an ideal resource for aspiring and seasoned gardeners alike who are eager to maximize their harvests, and cultivate a deeper understanding of gardening fundamentals.

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