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Food Garden Life Show: Helping You Harvest More from Your Edible Garden, Vegetable Garden, and Edible Landscaping

Steven Biggs: Horticulturist and edible landscaping expert.www.foodgardenlife.com
Want to grow your own food but need creative ideas so you can get the most from your space and your growing zone? Our passion is the edible garden. We help people grow food on balconies, in backyards, and beyond—whether it’s edible landscaping, a vegetable garden, container gardens, or a home orchard. There are many ways to approach edible landscaping. Find out how to harvest enough fruit, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. Get top tips for exotic crops. And learn how to garden in a way that suits any situation. Host Steven Biggs was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” making a difference in Canadian horticulture. His home-garden experiments span driveway straw-bale gardens, a rooftop kitchen garden, fruit plantings, and an edible-themed front yard. He's a horticulturist, award-winning broadcaster and author, and former horticulture instructor with George Brown and Durham Colleges in Ontario, Canada. Get started with one of our fan favourites. Season 6, Episode 10: Big Harvests from a Small Space with a Vertical Vegetable Garden.
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Episodes

Long, Skinny Garden? Hear How We Tweak This Space

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Not sure what to do with a long, skinn...

Jun 19, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 5

Want to Switch Out Your Annuals? Try These Herbs Instead

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Do you have a garden where you use tra...

Jun 05, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 4

Hear How We Tweak a Public Space to Keep the Aesthetic but Add Edibles

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Wondering about adding edible plants t...

May 22, 202523 minSeason 8Ep. 3

From Geranium Glut to Playful Herb Planter Box! A Container Garden Makeover

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Thinking of veggies for your container...

Apr 24, 202523 minSeason 8Ep. 2

Bare Ground, Hard Clay, and not Much Sun: Hear How to Transform this Space

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Got a spot you’d like to use to grow f...

Apr 09, 202528 minSeason 8Ep. 1

Too Cold for Tender Fruit? Hear What this Prairie Grower Does

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Think your climate is too cold to grow...

Jun 06, 202433 minSeason 7Ep. 23

Not Enough Space? Fit in More Crops With These Ideas

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Do you have more seeds and plants than...

May 30, 202422 minSeason 7Ep. 22

Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Want to grow great tomatoes? With the ...

May 23, 202432 minSeason 7Ep. 21

It’s the May 24…Wondering What Veg to Plant?

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Wondering when to plant vegetables? No...

May 16, 202417 minSeason 7Ep. 20

How to Harden Off Seedlings: Simple Steps So Your Seedlings Survive Transplanting

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Your vegetable seedlings can look grea...

May 09, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 19

Saskatoon Berries: Tough as Nails (as this Zone 2 Grower Explains)

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Wondering about fruit to grow in a col...

May 02, 202439 minSeason 7Ep. 18

Skip the Transplants? How to Direct Sow Seeds

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Have you tried direct sowing but didn’...

Apr 25, 202435 minSeason 7Ep. 17

Vegetables in Pots: How to Ace Your Container Garden

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Want to harvest more veg from the same...

Apr 18, 202436 minSeason 7Ep. 16

Figs not Winter Hardy? Here are Creative Ways to Grow Figs in Cold Climates

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Don’t miss out on fresh figs just beca...

Apr 11, 202423 minSeason 7Ep. 15

People go Bananas for This Fruit! How to Grow a Pawpaw Tree

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Can’t get enough pawpaw fruit? Want to...

Apr 04, 202437 minSeason 7Ep. 14

Is Your Soil in Overdraft? Find Out How to Amend Soil

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** When you make only withdrawals —no dep...

Mar 28, 202439 minSeason 7Ep. 13

Where to Grow Herbs: Herb Garden Layout and Design Ideas

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Looking for herb garden layout ideas? ...

Mar 21, 202435 minSeason 7Ep. 12

Planting Greens for a Continuous Harvest: Crops + Tips for Growing Greens

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Leafy greens fizzle out in the summer?...

Mar 14, 202446 minSeason 7Ep. 11

Grow an Indoor Lemon Tree + MORE Exotic Potted Citrus Trees

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Tried growing a potted lemon tree but ...

Mar 07, 202447 minSeason 7Ep. 10

Hands-Off Crop: Growing Raspberries (they do FINE without your help!)

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Don’t have time to spend on fussy frui...

Feb 29, 202436 minSeason 7Ep. 9

Edible Flowers: Flowers You Can Eat (and how to use them)

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Wondering which flowers you can eat? T...

Feb 22, 202431 minSeason 7Ep. 8

Vegetables to Grow: Choose What’s Best for Your Vegetable Garden

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Wondering which vegetables to grow? Or...

Feb 15, 202450 minSeason 7Ep. 7

How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed: When and How (+ Top Varieties!)

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Growing tomatoes from seed? Get the ri...

Feb 08, 202430 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Winter harvest: Which vegetables to grow in winter and how to do it

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Do you shut down your garden for the w...

Feb 01, 202433 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Not Sure When to Start Seeds Indoors? Here’s how to Pick Seed-Starting Dates

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Wondering when to plant your seeds ind...

Jan 25, 202444 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Prevent Leggy Seedlings and Grow Transplants Like an Expert

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Got seedlings that look like stilt-wal...

Jan 18, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Seed Smarts: Lingo and Tips for Seed Shopping (Is that untreated seed organic?)

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Seed catalogues are arriving already! ...

Jan 11, 202438 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Damson Plums: This Forgotten Fruit Combines Dry, Sweet, Spicy, and Bitter (and makes great gin!)

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Damson plums: Sometimes they're simply...

Jan 04, 202436 minSeason 7Ep. 1

SPRING Finale: How to Grow a Climate-Change Veggie Garden

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** We head to the UK to chat with homeste...

Jun 15, 202334 minSeason 6Ep. 23

Harvest Rainwater for Your Garden and Landscape

Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden. In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't , I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot! *** Brad Lancaster is a permaculture and r...

Jun 08, 202332 minSeason 6Ep. 22
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