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Growing Figs in Cold Climates
Get started growing figs in cold climates by understanding some of the basics about how the plants grow.
Growing Lemons in Cold Climates
Nut Crops
Talking about the American chestnut and breeding disease-resistant varieties with Ron Casier from the Canadian Chestnut Council.
In this episode: Cold-hardy fruit with Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano and gardening for native pollinators with Sheila Colla and Lorraine Johnson.
Herb Crops
Growing great oregano, and ways to earn income on a homestead beyond crops and livestock.
Garden designer Linda Vater talks about how to make a potager garden. Sunday Harrison from Green Thumbs Growing Kids talks about setting up school gardens for summertime success.
Edible Flowers
Edible flowers: Find out which flowers are edible—and how to use them to spice up your cooking and culinary creations.
Yes, you can grow this Mediterranean vegetable even if you're in a cold climate. This guide tells you what to do to harvest your own homegrown artichokes.
Edible perennials are perfect for an edible landscape! Find out which ornamental perennials are edible, and get ideas for perennial herbs and vegetables.
Cooking and Preserving
Home Livestock
In this episode: Chickens in the garden with Lisa Steele, and growing fruit trees with Susan Poizner.
In this episode: Composting and a compost-tea CSA with Sean Smith; and native and honeybees with Charlotte Wiggins.
Indoor Food Garden
How to grow microgreens indoors. The setup is simple. The materials are easy to get. There’s no need for fancy lights or equipment.
Force rhubarb indoors and harvest tender, pink rhubarb mid-winter while the snow flies outdoors.
Outdoor Activities
Family backcountry camping. Tips, ideas, and a list of what to bring on your backcountry trip with kids.
Soil and Compost
Harvest more and water less when you grow in a wicking bed. Find out how to make a wicking bed.
Gardening with Kids
At 7 years old, Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest certified farmer in the state of Georgia. She talks about her favourite crops and teaching other kids to grow food.
Talking about kitchen-scrap gardening projects for kids with Em Shipman from Kids Gardening.
Sonya Harris joins us to talk about school gardens, gardening with kids, and The Bullock Garden Project
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