On today's show, we are talking about some really cool tips and tricks for using Pinterest in the garden and in the Kitchen that no one else is talking about. Tip 1: Use the image recognition feature to trade out an ornamental plant for an edible. Tip 2: How to Organize your Boards and Pins to help you build a plant folio and design. Tip 3: Use the search bar in various combinations and get creative with what's in season. Got Pampass Grass? (HeHeHeHe!) Nannette@edifulgardens.com https://edifulga...
Jun 10, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On today's episode, we are talking about whether the USDA Organic Label and certification is worth it. Is Organic the end all be all? We are attempting to get into the nitty-gritty of Organics. I think you'll find it's not so cut and dry. And what the heck are biosolids anyway? US Department of Agriculture Organics Page Organic Label Explained Crop Producer's Guide The Center for Organics Pocket guide to Organic Essentials EPA PDF regarding the land application of Sewage Sludge a.k.a. Biosolids ...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On today's episode, we are talking about dealing with fire ants in the Garden. F.A.Q.'s What do I do about ants? Are they hurting my plants? Do they eat my plants? How do I get rid of ants in an "organic" or non-toxic way? We are talking about all of these frequently asked questions on today's episode.
May 27, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Have you ever heard of a Garden Calculator? On today's episode, we are talking about "Garden Calculators" and I share my strategy for deciding how many plants to plant if you want to achieve a certain amount of yield from your crops. I know I sort of picked on a little innocent Artichoke today but the list was in alphabetical order and well... it just kind of got caught in the cross-fire. To all the artichokes of the world, my apologies. Be sure to email me at nannette@edifulgardens.com if you w...
May 20, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
F.A.Q's I was asked this question 4 or 5 times today. I guess it Tis the Season! So I decided to do a real quick down and dirty bonus episode today. I try to be proactive but sometimes we must go into a reactive mode. . This is what I do about pests in the garden and why. I mentioned BT in the podcast as an approved organic pesticide and why I don't use it. Here is one scientific paper performed by the European Food Safety Authority and the U.S. National Library of Medicine Institute of Health. ...
May 16, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On today's show, we are talking about how much food we can REALISTICALLY grow in an Ediful Garden. We are keeping it real with some facts, figures, and definitive numbers in dollars and in pounds. Get ready to be blown away at how much you can grow in a 100 square ft garden bed. Article from Mother Earth News by Rosalind Creasy and Cathy Wilkinson Barash...
May 14, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. ~ Jon Acuff On today's episode, we are talking about the dangers of comparing your garden or plants to someone else's; especially those picture perfect plants online. The Big Danger...?? Taking action on a belief that is just wrong!
May 10, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On today's episode, we are talking about the best strategy for getting to the bare soil. This is not a strategy for the fastest way to get to bare soil. This is a strategy for getting to the best bare soil. This soil will be rich in plant nutrients - which means no fertilizing. This soil will hold more water - which means less watering. This soil will have probiotics that prevent pests and diseases - which means none of the "cides" on your homegrown food. This soil may take a little longer to ge...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On today's show, we break it down by tasks and hours per year, month and week on how much time it takes to grow an Ediful Garden. We also break it down by square feet. We all have lives and things to do and people to see and loved ones to love on. Today we are getting real about how much time it takes to grow an Ediful Garden.
Apr 29, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On today's show, we are talking about simple and organic ways to mitigate pests and diseases in and around your food forests. It's much more simple than you might have guessed. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5039542/
Apr 23, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 25
How I decide on the appropriate fruit and nut trees varieties to plant where I am growing. This strategy will work wherever you live in the world!
Apr 16, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
So what exactly is a Plant Folio? On today's show we are talking about how and why I create a plant folio and what that is exactly. We are also talking about trusted sources of good info. We are taking gardening to a whole new level! The USDA Food Composition Database
Apr 08, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In today's episode we are talking about ways to get the BEST deal on plants, seeds, bulbs and trees for your wish list. It's time to shop! Or is it? Is there such a things as better than free? Stay tuned. If you are about to spend money in on plants, seeds, bulbs and trees, you are going to want to hear this first.
Apr 01, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today we are talking about your dream list of plants and how to begin to prioritize what, when, why, how, and where. You know, all those plants you dream of and have in your head, we are putting it all down on paper and learning how to organize and prioritize that list so that you can put first things first. www.rareseeds.com www.seedsavers.org https://www.willhiteseed.com/ https://edifulgardens.com/...
Mar 25, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On today's show, we are talking about soil texture, soil structure, pH, and soil nutrients. We are wrapping up this mini-series on "Growing Where you are Planted" and I tell you the top three reasons why I don't get a soil test done anymore. This week we talked about the who, what, when, why, where and how to find out more about growing where you are planted. Including... * USDA Hardiness Zones * Average First And Last Frost Dates * Chilling Hour Requirements * Microclimates * And Soil...
Mar 22, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On today's show we are talking about identifying micro-climates and how this strategy can be used to extend your growing space and season.
Mar 21, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On today's show we are talking about the USDA Chilling Hours Map. This is something you are really going to want to know if you are planning of having fruit trees. https://edifulgardens.com/resources/ http://getchill.net/
Mar 20, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today on The Ediful Gardens Podcast we are continuing the Grow Where You're Planted mini-series and First and Last Frost Dates. Talk about trying to hit a moving target! We are talking about why there is so much conflicting information out there and how to make a more educated decision. https://edifulgardens.com/resources/ N.O.A.A. Dave's Garden will calculate your growing season as well...
Mar 19, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we are starting off a new mini-series on the basics every gardener should consider in order to give their plants the best chance at life AND the best chance to be productive. Live long and prosper plants... Live long and prosper. This week we will be discussing The What, Whys, When, Where and How of: Day 1 - USDA Hardiness Zones Day 2 - First and Last Frost Dates Day 3 - Chilling Hours Maps and Models Day 4 - Microclimates Day 5 - Soil Types, Texture, Structure, pH AND why I jus...
Mar 18, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On today's show we are wrapping up this mini series on what an establishment guild is and the role it plays in building a food forest. We saved the best for last... bringing in the good guys a/k/a beneficial insects. We are talking about how to hang a welcome sign for the beneficial insects that will protect our precious plants from the bad bugs a/k/a/ pests.
Mar 15, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This niche in an establishment guild is easy and fun. In this mini series on building an establishment guild we are talking about the fumigant factor. After the "deep -geek" we had the last two days of nitrogen fixing plants and the theory of dynamic accumulation, fumigants are literally a breath of fresh air. How to use your aromatic herbs and a lot of the other stuff we can use in the kitchen in an establishment guild.
Mar 14, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today's show we are talking about Nitrogen fixing plants and inoculates. What the heck is Rhizobia? Well, pull up a chair 'cuz we are going on a deep geek.
Mar 13, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today we are talking about Dynamic Accumulation. If you are familiar with the concept, you might be surprised at my thoughts on the theory of Dynamic Accumulation.
Mar 12, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week we are discussing Establishment Guilds and the Role they play in building a Food Forest and an Ediful Garden. Each day this week we are talking about various components including Weed Barriers Nitrogen Fixing Plants Dynamic Accumulation Insectary a.k.a. Companion Plantings Fumigants
Mar 11, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this Mini-Series we are tying all these methods and/or strategies together. Permaculture Back to Eden Gardening Container Gardening Raised Bed Gardening Companion Planting The Soil Food Web Edible Landscaping or Foodscapes And various other strategies We are discussing critical thinking and what possibilities could work best for you. We are thinking way outside the box on this one folks!
Mar 08, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We are discussing some good reasons and some not so good reasons to grow in containers.
Mar 07, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode we are continuing our mini series on Comparison Shopping for the best Gardening Methodology. We are talking about how Companion Planting and the Soil Food Web overlap.
Mar 06, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this Mini Series on Comparison Shopping for Gardening Method or Strategy, I am talking about the Back to Eden Method and How it overlaps with other Gardening Methodologies. In this episode I ask you to let me know if you have any more thoughts on this method to please let me know. Here is my contact info. email: Nannette@edifulgardens.com https://www.facebook.com/edifulgardens/
Mar 05, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week we are discussing many of the popular chemical free garden strategies and methodologies. We will discuss each one daily and by the end of the week we will look at how they mostly overlap. Also in today's show we are covering the first topic Permaculture, where we scale it down and hit the highlights and how the Permaculture principles pertain to the home gardener. I talk about links to the website where you can get your average first and last frost dates and USDA Chilling Hours Map. ww...
Mar 04, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode Krystal and I compare workouts from the gym to the garden using activity trackers like an Apple IWatch. Krystal talks about her personal workouts in the gym and compare that to a garden workout. We talk about one of the huge benefits of daycare in the gym and how that translates to a garden workout as well. We are also keepin' it real by discussing the, sometimes, huge challenge of pets in the garden.
Mar 01, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
