Burpee Home Gardens Tip of The Week Podcast

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG018.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Having a healthy garden is a hands-on activity. Although starting out right results in a lot less of our time later on, it's still important to be "proactive" by heading off problems before they get out of hand. Accordingly, you'll have a lot less potential for disease problems. In this podcast, hear what Joe Lamp'l has to say about proactively reducing the chances of disease problems in your garden. The post BHG018-Proactive Tips for Disease Control appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG017.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now We all know that water is essential to life, so it’s certainly true for the plants in our garden too. But did you know that too much a good thing can be a bad thing? More plants are killed by over watering than under watering! In this podcast, Joe Lamp'l talks about the best and most efficient ways to water for keeping your plants and garden looking great! The post BHG017-WaterWise Tips for a Healthy Garden appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG016.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now The broadest definition of a weed is simply a plant out of place. Now that description may be over reaching, but the implication has merit. The reason being, whatever the plant, it’s depriving water, nutrients and sunlight from the plants you do want there! So even if it’s a plant that doesn’t fit in the classic weed category, if it’s in the wrong place it needs to go. Otherwise, that "weed" is going to compete with your other plants. In this podcast, Joe Lamp'l provides useful strategies for keeping weeds at bay. The post BHG016-Keep Weeds at Bay appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG015.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Although most vining plants will produce an adequate harvest if left alone, when practical, they’d all benefit from some vertical support. Besides the added benefit of conserving space and getting more out of your garden’s footprint, by growing plants vertically, we open them up to much needed air circulation and light; two things very important for keeping plants healthy and productive. In this podcast, Joe Lamp'l sheds some light and what you need to know to support your plants properly. The post BHG015-Supporting Your Plants; Why it’s Important appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG014.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Years ago, a garden mentor friend came to visit my garden. As we strolled past all the raised beds of thriving vegetable plants, he commented on how healthy and lush everything looked. I explained all the things I did to make sure it looked that way. When I finally finished, he simply said; “that’s the difference between proactive and reactive gardening”. Proactive gardening will change your gardening life for the better. If you're an organic or eco-friendly gardener, this podcast is for you! The post BHG014-Proactive vs. Reactive Gardening; A World of Difference appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG013.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Summer’s arrival usually means two things; a thriving vegetable garden and vacations. But the thought of leaving your garden for a week or so, just as it seems to need you the most, can cause great angst for many of us. But fear not. With the right preparation, you can take that time away and feel confident in knowing your garden will be just fine without you. In this podcast, Joe Lamp'l offers important tips on how to keep our gardens growing strong, even when we're not there. The post BHG013-Vacation Planning; Garden to-do’s before you go appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG012.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Being proactive when it comes to managing pests and diseases is a must. One way to help with that organically is with companion planting. It’s a term used to describe the placement of plants in a garden that either attract, repel or confuse certain bugs and insects from finding the plants you’re trying to protect. It’s a common practice in organic agriculture and worthy for effective control in home gardens too. In this podcast, Joe Lamp’l covers the basics of companion planting and what you need to know to get started at home. The post BHG012-Companion Planting Basics appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series