Burpee Home Gardens Tip of The Week Podcast

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG011.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now There are three things you can do to eliminate 95 percent of your gardening challenges. First, put the right plant in the right place. Second, improve the soil by adding plenty of compost and organic matter. Third, add mulch! It’s one of those win, wins in the garden. Not only does it look great, mulch does so much to help your plants thrive all through the season. In this podcast, Joe Lamp'l tells you why mulch is a must, in every garden! The post BHG011-Mulch is a Must! appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG010.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Gardeners have a lot of things in common, and one thing’s for sure, we all want our gardens to be healthy, and grow as quickly as possible, at least when it comes to harvesting! So there are a few things you can do to help ensure your gardens success. So when it comes to planting your garden, this podcast will talk about some of the most important things you need to know to plant it right and get it off to a fast start. The post BHG010-Plant it Right for a Faster Start and Better Results appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG009.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now About this time of the gardening season, which is still really early, our new plants are finally in the ground, the seeds have sprouted, and our mouths are already watering in anticipation of that first homegrown tomato. Unfortunately, our plants never seem to grow as fast as we would like, so allow me to offer a small dose of reality on what you can and can't do to speed up the process. Take comfort in knowing that once our plants are in the ground, Mother Nature takes over, and it’s her timetable that dictates much of when our plants will be ready to harvest. The post BHG009-Patience is a Virtue appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG008.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Just because you don't have a large yard or plot to have a garden, that shouldn't stop you from growing your own vegetables. These days, there are great varieties that grow well in containers and small spaces. In today's podcast, Joe Lamp'l talks about what you need to know to have a great, small space garden, and even discusses some specific varieties to try, including tomatoes! The post BHG008-Growing Vegetables in Containers & Small Spaces appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG007.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Designing your garden is more than just making it look good. In fact, in an edible garden, how you lay out your garden has a lot to do with how healthy and productive it is come harvest time. In this podcast, Joe Lamp'l covers everything you need to know to plan and plant your garden for a more bountiful harvest. The post BHG007 – Designing Your Garden for Better Yields appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG006.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now The best gardeners learn from their prior success and failures. It's all a learning experience. It's part of gardening. So with that in mind, making notes and taking pictures of your garden as it grows through the season is a key part to ensuring a bountiful and healthy garden in future seasons. But what's important to note and where do you begin? This week, Joe Lamp'l walks you through the process he goes through, starting before the first plant goes in the ground. Keeping good records is one of the best habits you can form as a gardener and this podcasts includes lots of great ideas on what to know. The post BHG006 – Using Notes & Pictures for Gardening Success appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG005.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now This week, we focus on raise beds. How to make them properly and why they work so well for creating the ideal growing conditions for your plants to thrive. Given the option, I can’t imagine not gardening in raised beds. They provide the best growing environment for plant roots to thrive by creating essential elements for success below ground, namely, good soil structure and drainage. The post BHG005 – Raised Beds; The Best Growing Environment for a Productive Garden appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.

Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening PBS Series

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/BHG004.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now This week, we focus on the basics of making compost and how to do it quickly! it's my all time favorite soil amendment. The post BHG004 – How to Make Compost appeared first on Growing A Greener World®.