Linda shares her unconventional use of seeds in the kitchen. Pickled radish seed pod bloody marys anyone? Check out Botanical Interests Rat’s Tail Radish Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetabl...
Jul 13, 2023•9 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Mix it up by adding some unconventional greens to your salads. Try fava bean leaves or pea shoots. Check out Linda’s new cookbook for some unique salad recipes The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook . Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several co...
Jul 12, 2023•10 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 3-in-1 plants anyone? You don’t need to wait for your Brassicas to fully mature before harvesting pieces of the plant to enjoy. Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appear...
Jul 11, 2023•10 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Stop right there! Before you toss your carrot tops into the compost, try using those greens in some of your favorite recipes. This week, we welcome Linda Ly of Garden Betty on the show to talk all about using all parts of the plant from the garden. Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per y...
Jul 10, 2023•10 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Erin Berkyto and I talk about what sustainable practices we implemented at the start of our home gardens to set ourselves up for success and what we wish we had done. Connect With Erin Berkyto: Erin has had her hands in a garden from early childhood and she has tended to her own garden for over 13 years. Erin is passionate about seed-to-plate food and urban wildlife gardening. She grows food for her family year-round in her Zone 8 urban garden which is a Certified Wildlife Habitat. Instagram Blo...
Jul 07, 2023•11 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to continue to see your wildlife populations come back to your garden year after year there are a couple of things you will want to do to make sure the shelter you have provided and food and water sources you have cultivated are up to par. Connect With Erin Berkyto: Erin has had her hands in a garden from early childhood and she has tended to her own garden for over 13 years. Erin is passionate about seed-to-plate food and urban wildlife gardening. She grows food for her family year-...
Jul 06, 2023•9 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast If you are aiming to make your garden a Certified Wildlife Habitat, you will need to provide shelter for wildlife. Erin and I talk about our favorite plants for cover and shelter. Connect With Erin Berkyto: Erin has had her hands in a garden from early childhood and she has tended to her own garden for over 13 years. Erin is passionate about seed-to-plate food and urban wildlife gardening. She grows food for her family year-round in her Zone 8 urban garden which is a Certified Wildlife Habitat. ...
Jul 05, 2023•8 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Are you thinking about adding a water feature to your garden to help attract and support wildlife? Erin Berkyto spills all the details of all the things to consider and how to get started with adding water sources to your garden! Connect With Erin Berkyto: Erin has had her hands in a garden from early childhood and she has tended to her own garden for over 13 years. Erin is passionate about seed-to-plate food and urban wildlife gardening. She grows food for her family year-round in her Zone 8 ur...
Jul 04, 2023•10 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Erin Berkyto, @theknottygarden, joins us this week on the podcast to share all about her Certified Wildlife Habitat garden. Today we talk about how she grows food for wildlife and what her techniques are for strategically saving some of her harvest for herself as well. Connect With Erin Berkyto: Erin has had her hands in a garden from early childhood and she has tended to her own garden for over 13 years. Erin is passionate about seed-to-plate food and urban wildlife gardening. She grows food fo...
Jul 03, 2023•11 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast We love pizza around here. We talk about what’s so magical about pizza making, where the inspiration for Mike’s proofing basket and bread mat came from and what’s on the horizon for Rosehill Sourdough. Comment your favorite part of this week's episodes on @rosehillsourdough’s instagram post about being on this podcast for a chance to win a Rosehill Sourdough BreadMat, an rhsd wood pulp proofing basket AND a number 10 Dutch oven! Entries valid from Monday, June 26,2023 - Monday, July 3, 2023. Win...
Jun 30, 2023•13 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is packed full of Sourdough gems.We answer questions about proofing, why your bread is tunneling, flour questions, why the shape of your bread is flat, and what you could be doing wrong while folding. Comment your favorite part of this week's episodes on @rosehillsourdough’s instagram post about being on this podcast for a chance to win a Rosehill Sourdough BreadMat, an rhsd wood pulp proofing basket AND a number 10 Dutch oven! Entries valid from Monday, June 26,2023 - Monday, July ...
Jun 29, 2023•13 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Vaona demystifies sourdough for us. Sourdough making can be intimidating but as long as you are committed to failing at first and learning from your mistakes. Comment your favorite part of this week's episodes on @rosehillsourdough’s instagram post about being on this podcast for a chance to win a Rosehill Sourdough BreadMat, an rhsd wood pulp proofing basket AND a number 10 Dutch oven! Entries valid from Monday, June 26,2023 - Monday, July 3, 2023. Winner will be announced on @rosehillsour...
Jun 28, 2023•10 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Go big or go home! We talk about the unique way I got into sourdough making and how Mike’s trip to Italy inspired him to recreate the prolific italian flavors at home. Comment your favorite part of this week's episodes on @rosehillsourdough’s instagram post about being on this podcast for a chance to win a Rosehill Sourdough BreadMat, an rhsd wood pulp proofing basket AND a number 10 Dutch oven! Entries valid from Monday, June 26,2023 - Monday, July 3, 2023. Winner will be announced on @rosehill...
Jun 27, 2023•9 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast I’m excited to catch up with a friend of mine this week, Mike Vaona of Rosehill Sourdough. We talk about intentionally slowing down by gardening and baking and why Sourdough could be the answer to some folks' health issues. Comment your favorite part of this week's episodes on @rosehillsourdough’s instagram post about being on this podcast for a chance to win a Rosehill Sourdough BreadMat, an rhsd wood pulp proofing basket AND a number 10 Dutch oven! Entries valid from Monday, June 26,2023 - Mon...
Jun 26, 2023•9 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast You may have heard that bats drink blood, carry diseases, and get caught in human hair, but the truth is much more interesting! Connect With Merlin Tuttle: Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his ...
Jun 23, 2023•11 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Believe it or not, bats are pollinators who transfer pollen from plant to plant, feeding on flower nectar. You can include certain plants in your garden to attract them. Connect With Merlin Tuttle: Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merl...
Jun 22, 2023•14 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Installing a bat house with and locating it appropriately is an easy way to bring bats in, and it’s a great way to encourage them to stay. Connect With Merlin Tuttle: Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, h...
Jun 21, 2023•11 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast With many species on the decline, maintaining biodiversity in native bat habitats is of the utmost importance. Connect With Merlin Tuttle: Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devote...
Jun 20, 2023•11 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Bats may have a frightening reputation, but these misunderstood mammals are excellent pest-controllers in the garden. Connect With Merlin Tuttle: Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and...
Jun 19, 2023•14 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Taking homemade bread to the next level. If you want to grow your wheat at home, this is the episode for you. Sara Mader discusses the different types of wheat, when to plant it, and when to harvest. Enter the Grow and Grill Giveaway here . You may enter starting Monday, June 12th, and enter until Tuesday, June 20th. You may only enter 1 time. A winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 21st. Grow and Grill Giveaway by Epic Gardening and Palouse Brand Farm 1 Beige Original 6-in-1 Birdies Metal...
Jun 16, 2023•10 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast If you are in the market for a good companion plant, chickpeas and lentils may be for you! With the exception of a few crops, chickpeas and lentils can be an amazing companion plant. Sara Mader gives us the inside scoop on why the Palouse Brand Farm grows the chickpea variety that they do and tips and tricks for a bountiful harvest. Enter the Grow and Grill Giveaway here . You may enter starting Monday, June 12th and enter through Tuesday, June 20th. You may only enter 1 time. A winner will be a...
Jun 15, 2023•9 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Learn from the expert, grow your own lentils! Not only can you harvest your very own lentils fairly easily, you can also improve your soil for the following crop. Enter the Grow and Grill Giveaway here . You may enter starting Monday June 12th - Tuesday June 20th. You may only enter 1 time. A winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 21st. Grow and Grill Giveaway by Epic Gardening and Palouse Brand Farm 1 Beige Original 6-in-1 Birdies Metal Raised Garden Bed 2 Epic 6 Cell Seed Starting Trays A...
Jun 14, 2023•9 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Do you wonder how the Palouse Brand Farm is able to grow lentils on its no-till farm? Sara Mader talks about some of their processes and strategies for growing lentils. Enter the Grow and Grill Giveaway here . You may enter starting Monday, June 12th - Tuesday, June 20th. You may only enter 1 time. A winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 21st. Grow and Grill Giveaway by Epic Gardening and Palouse Brand Farm 1 Beige Original 6-in-1 Birdies Metal Raised Garden Bed 2 Epic 6 Cell Seed Starting...
Jun 13, 2023•12 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast This week we welcome Sara Mader on the podcast to talk about the evolution of her family’s 125-year-old farm. The Palouse Brand Farm went from a single-crop farm to a multi-crop rotational, water-fed farming operation in 5 generations. Enter the Grow and Grill Giveaway here . You may enter starting Monday, June 12th - Tuesday, June 20th. You may only enter 1 time. A winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 21st. Grow and Grill Giveaway by Epic Gardening and Palouse Brand Farm 1 Beige Original...
Jun 12, 2023•15 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you have healthy soil or you need to do some remediation, it’s important to implement proper habits into your garden routine to ensure that you stay safe and healthy. Connect With Anna Paltseva: Dr. Anna Paltseva, Endowed Assistant Professor, is an international urban soil scientist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), School of Geosciences. Her expertise is in urban soil contamination and remediation of urban gardens. She helps people to determine soil heavy metals, their ...
Jun 09, 2023•7 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast We can remediate this soil the easy way or the hard way. Let’s do it the easy way! We learn how to remediate our soils and the 3 ways that you can actually become contaminated by heavy metals. Connect With Anna Paltseva: Dr. Anna Paltseva, Endowed Assistant Professor, is an international urban soil scientist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), School of Geosciences. Her expertise is in urban soil contamination and remediation of urban gardens. She helps people to determine soil he...
Jun 08, 2023•12 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Heavy metals and metalloids can come from tons of sources and once they are in the soil, they can stay there for decades to come.. This is one reason it is important to know what surrounds your home and the history of the land it is on. Connect With Anna Paltseva: Dr. Anna Paltseva, Endowed Assistant Professor, is an international urban soil scientist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), School of Geosciences. Her expertise is in urban soil contamination and remediation of urban ga...
Jun 07, 2023•6 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Yesterday, Dr. Anna Paltseva filled us in on why it’s important to know what’s in our soil. Today, she tells us EXACTLY how to take a soil sample and where to get the samples tested. Connect With Anna Paltseva: Dr. Anna Paltseva, Endowed Assistant Professor, is an international urban soil scientist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), School of Geosciences. Her expertise is in urban soil contamination and remediation of urban gardens. She helps people to determine soil heavy metals...
Jun 06, 2023•10 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast If you are like the team here at Epic, you are curious about what is actually on your soil. Dr. Anna Paltseva shares a few quick ways to test our soils and explains why it’s so important that we know what is in our dirt! Connect With Anna Paltseva: Dr. Anna Paltseva, Endowed Assistant Professor, is an international urban soil scientist at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), School of Geosciences. Her expertise is in urban soil contamination and remediation of urban gardens. She helps...
Jun 05, 2023•11 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Join the movement! Certifying your garden as a Wildlife Habitat is a great way to show your values and promote gardening for wildlife in your community. Here is the link to learn more! Connect With David Mizejewski: David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He's dedicated to helping others under...
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