This Focal Point Friday we’re going to take a high level look at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Food Price Index. What is it, what does it mean, and how does it affect us as consumers and people across the globe in general? I think it’s important for us when we see prices going up for food and goods that we use on a daily basis, to have an understanding of why that’s happening. We live in a global economy and our individual countries, with very few exceptions, do not...
May 21, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Karin digs deep into one particular garden pest this week – aphids. We've already seen tons of posts on social media about aphids in the garden this season, cries for help in getting rid of them or help in identifying these garden pests. This episode will help you identify aphids, determine what damage they can do to your plants, whether you need to worry about removing them and, if so, how to go about curbing their enthusiasm for your plants. Resources mentioned in this episode: Arbico Organics...
May 18, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Keeping it light on this Focal Point Friday. Karin chit-chats about what's going on in her gardens and would love to hear about yours! What's the weather like? What insect pressures are you facing? Are your weeds growing like, well, weeds? Check in by using the link in the notes below to leave a voice message or jump over to our website and use the contact page to let us know how things are going.
May 14, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We talked about the macro, secondary, and micronutrients in a previous episode. But, how do you tell if your plant is deficient or has too much of any one nutrient? Different nutrient deficiencies or toxicities are expressed in the plant in different ways. And it’s important to rule out other possible reasons for your plants symptoms before you start adding additional nutrients because you may do more harm than good. Too much of a good thing can also cause too little of another in the case of pl...
May 11, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 22
A warm welcome to all our new listeners! This is our second monthly Can You Dig It? episode. Karin has a couple interesting garden news stories for you as well as answering some great gardening questions. Find out why the houseplant business is booming, how long to wait before using manure in the garden and why ice can save your plants from freezing! Don't forget to rate and review this podcast in all the places, subscribe to the podcast, and download and share your favorite episodes to keep spr...
May 07, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Let's dig deep into growing cucumbers! A summertime favorite, cucumbers come in a many shapes, sizes, and growth habits and can be grown in the ground, in raised beds, or in containers. This Garden Talk Tuesday episode we talk about how to cultivate cucumbers, what pests and diseases they are susceptible to and how to harvest and store them. Don't forget to check out our Instagram page and to rate and review this podcast in all the places. Share with your friends and share your opinion with us a...
May 04, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This Focal Point Friday has some corrections from Tuesday, additional information regarding the Plant Nutrient episode specifically for those who are gardening in containers, and follow up and clarification regarding the Food Waste episode. Last chance to send your questions in for the next Can You Dig It? episode! Use the link below to leave a voice message or send an email to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast.com. You'll be in the running for a Clyde's Garden Planner. Don't forget to rate and revi...
Apr 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Plant Nutrients – what are they, what do they do, which ones should we be most concerned with? Good plant growth is directly correlated to good plant nutrition. It’s important to know how the most essential nutrients work so you can choose soil amendments and fertilizers, if necessary, that will most benefit what you’re growing. This Garden Talk Tuesday we dig into the primary and secondary plant nutrients essential to plant growth and crop yield and make sense of those three big numbers on the ...
Apr 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Food issues are important and there are so many different topics to discuss, whether it’s food deserts or lack of access to nutrient dense foods or the distance our food travels to get to our plate. Today we tackle food waste and the perception that ugly produce somehow gets wasted in this country before it reaches consumers and talk a little about the companies that are taking advantage of that perception to sell you boxes of this ugly produce. Global hunger isn’t about a lack of food. Accordin...
Apr 23, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
There is absolutely nothing wrong with making mistakes in the garden! Gardening is going to involve trial and error and that shouldn't discourage you from growing your own. In this episode, Karin shares a few types of mistakes that can be made in the garden and divulges the most recent mistake she made just last week! Don't forget to send in your gardening questions for the next "Can You Dig It?" episode. Use the link below to send a voice message, send an email to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast....
Apr 20, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week we finish up the last four tips on practicing sustainability in the garden and landscape. From conserving water to practicing responsible pest management, we dig into how we can lessen our impact on future generations with actions that we take today. The seven practices covered in this and last week's Focal Point Friday episode are: 1.Landscape for local climate 2.Reduce waste and recycle 3.Nurture the soil 4.Conserve water 5.Plant heirlooms and shop locally 6.Practice responsible pest...
Apr 16, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This Garden Talk Tuesday we're digging deep into lettuce! Not all leafy greens are created equal and each has it's own particular set of preferred growing conditions. We'll talk about the types of lettuce, growth habits, potential pests and diseases, harvest and storage. Don't forget to send your gardening questions in for our next Can You Dig It? episode for a chance to win a free Clyde's Garden Planner! Leave a voice message at the link below or head to our website and use the contact form. Re...
Apr 13, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
What does "sustainable" mean and what does that mean for your garden or landscape? Karin digs into the definitions and importance of sustainability and covers the first three of seven important practices for home gardeners and landscapers. She also admits she is NOT a landscape designer! Send us your gardening questions for our next "Can You Dig It?" episode to be entered into the drawing for a free Clyde's Garden Planner. Head to JustGrowSomethingPodcast.com to send a message from the contact f...
Apr 09, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this Garden Talk Tuesday episode, we are talking all about broccoli. This is the first in many episodes to come where we dig deep into one particular crop and discover its origin, what conditions it grows best in, common pests and diseases, harvest tips, and more. Let's dig in! Resources used in this episode: https://www.herbazest.com/herbs/broccoli http://www.stuartxchange.org/Broccoli https://www.almanac.com/plant/broccoli# https://firstsaturdaylime.com/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/pla...
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It's our first "Can You Dig It" episode! Karin has a couple interesting gardening news stories to share and answers gardening questions from listeners about frost protection, growing tomatoes in containers, and the difference between part sun and part shade.
Apr 02, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This Garden Talk Tuesday we talk strategies for weed prevention, control, and removal. A pound of cure is worth an ounce of prevention is certainly true in the garden. Weeds can take up much of our time and resources if not properly managed. This episode, we'll focus on how to keep those weeds from becoming a problem in your garden. There's still time to send in your questions for our first "Can You Dig It" episode. Click the link below to leave a voice message, or head to the website, justgrows...
Mar 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This Focal Point Friday we’re looking at garden trends for this year, both for the veggie gardener and the flower gardener or home landscaper. 2020 and pandemic life saw crazy upticks in the number of people working from home, strong home sales that seem to be continuing, and a renewed interest in gardening, for both food and aesthetics. And as COVID restrictions continue, there are trends popping up for 2021 that are reflecting this continued modified lifestyle. So, whether your goal is to hunk...
Mar 26, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This Garden Talk Tuesday we define what a growing zone is, according to the USDA Hardiness Zone map, and talk about what items you should keep on hand to help protect your tender garden seedlings from and unexpected frost. Don’t forget to send me your gardening questions for our first “Can You Dig It?” episode coming up the first Friday of the month. Send me an email, or go to the contact page at justgrowsomethingpodcast.com, or click the link below to send me a voice message with your questions...
Mar 23, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Let's dig into the science behind why gardening is good for you. There are nutritional benefits, for sure, of growing your own food. But, what about the non-nutritional benefits? Join Karin as she "geeks out" just a little bit about the science behind all the reasons why gardening is good for us, both physically and mentally, through all stages of our life. And, don't forget to send us your gardening questions for our first "Can You Dig It?" episode to be entered for a chance to win a free Clyde...
Mar 19, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode we talk about plant nomenclature, define different terms surrounding types of seeds and plants, and dig a little bit into starting your own transplants versus purchasing started plants. The MU Extension guide mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201 The discount code for the Black Rifle Coffee Club can be found here:http://www.justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/coffee/
Mar 16, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
How can you do things a little differently in your garden? Today we'll talk about the numerous ways you can experiment with planting dates, varieties, and techniques in the garden once you've got a couple of seasons under your belt. Have a question or some feedback? Send us an email to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast.com. We may use your question on a future Q&A episode!
Mar 12, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
So, last week our hypothetical gardener figured out what they want to grow in their dream garden. But how much space will they need? What type of garden do they have room for? This episode we'll talk about in-ground gardening versus alternative methods and what things you need to consider for both. Links to things mentioned in this episode: Missouri University Extension Planting Calendar, for spacing requirements for each type of veggie - https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201 How to determine you...
Mar 09, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Why is food that we grow ourselves more nutritious? How can we preserve the nutrients in our food if we can't grow it ourselves? In this Focal Point Friday episode, Karin talks about the importance of eating closer to the source.
Mar 05, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Whether you're just starting in gardening or need a little refresher course, this first Garden Talk Tuesday episode will walk you through how to choose what you want to grow and how much seed to buy. The Missouri University Extension planting calendar referenced in this episode will give you an idea of how much to plant of each type of veggie. It also gives the planting dates for those vegetables for the state of Missouri. You can find it here: https://extension.missouri.edu/g6201...
Mar 02, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Just a quick "hello" and explanation of just what we are doing here on the Just Grow Something Podcast! A little about the host and her husband, our background, why we're making this podcast, and what we hope you'll get from it. Welcome!
Feb 26, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
