Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

This episode is totally unscripted. No notes, no ads, just a conversation between me and you, my gardening friends. And this episode we are talking a little about gardening as therapy. It's been a rough week or so around here and the roller coaster isn't over yet, so we're talking all the ways gardening is good for your mental health. From pulling weeds, to quiet observation, to feeling the ground beneath your bare feet, your garden can and should be a place where you can relieve some stress and anxiety, even if only for a few minutes to clear your headspace.

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Resources:

Gardening for health: a regular dose of gardening

Gardening can influence and benefit your mental health

Therapeutic Gardening

Horticultural Therapy

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This Garden Talk Tuesday we’re talking about planning for your fall garden. Now, I know many of you are just now getting your first real harvests of the season and for those of you in much cooler climates your fall garden may mostly be a continuation of whatever you have in the ground right now. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can interplant within those summer items that can survive after you get your first fall frost. For those of you in much warmer or temperate climates, your fall garden may look very different and will likely come a lot later than the rest of us because your warm crop growing season is so much longer. For those of us that definitely have all four seasons, we’re just beginning to harvest our summer crops but now really is the time to be planning and even starting your fall garden.
The calendar may say July, but soon enough the summer crops will begin to senesce and you’ll have places to fill in. Let's get planning for the fall garden!
And, for my gardening friends in the southern hemisphere, listen to this podcast and bookmark it for six months from now and come back and give it another listen then!
Resources:
Latest Planting Dates for Second-Season Crops – Farmer’s Almanac
Sunset and Sunrise Times
Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group
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This Can You Dig It? episode features articles on Arkansas Black apples versus Black Diamond apples, a TikTok video featuring a no-tears way to dice onions, and questions about cabbage, cauliflower, and tomatoes.

Did you know this is the start of Plastic Free July? Karin has taken the pledge for the month (and for life, really) to reduce her plastic use and invites you to do the same. Check out the link below.

We've also got a new Facebook community! The Just Grow Something Gardening Friends group on Facebook is all new and we hope it will be a great way to connect new and experienced gardeners without any judgement and a way for folks to ask questions about and discuss issues in the food and ag space without any fear of retribution. Come check it out at the link below!

Resources:

Black Diamond Apples Cost at Least $7 Each—Here’s Why

TikTok Onion Hack

https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group

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Whether you call it a garden planner, journal, notebook, or whatever, a garden journal can be as little or as much as you want it to be. There are some key items, though, that I would recommend every gardener keep in their journal to help them be successful in the garden and to reduce some of the frustration that sometimes comes with gardening.

Your journal can be anything you want it to be! It can be both a planner and a log, a place for notes and a place for reflection, or any or none of the above. My version of a garden journal has evolved into what it is and it works for me, but it may not necessarily work for you. So, as I go through what I like to keep in my planner in this episode, take from this list what you think you could benefit from and toss the rest. Use it for a season, then add or subtract from it during the next season based on your results. I’ll certainly tell you along the way which components I think are most important but, just like in the garden, it’s your dream. Cultivate it as you wish!

So, let’s dig in to what I keep in my garden journal.

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One of my goals with this podcast is for us all to grow a deeper connection with where our food comes from, and that includes me. In an effort to shed light on some of the most common misconceptions we have about our food systems, I wanted to dig into the subject of agricultural subsidies. This is NOT an easy subject to tackle, even at a high level, because of the myriad of complexities and the different number of programs. But, I’ll do my best here to share what I’ve learned and maybe help give you a better understanding of what, and who, is being subsidized.

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Resources in this episode:

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-practices-management/risk-management/government-programs-risk/

https://www.ers.usda.gov/agricultural-act-of-2014-highlights-and-implications/dairy-livestock/

Federal farm subsidies: What the data says

https://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/AgriculturalSubsidyPrograms.html

https://farm.ewg.org/cropinsurance.php

https://www.downsizinggovernment.org/agriculture/subsidies

https://www.thebalance.com/farm-subsidies-4173885

https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/45868/17034_err47b_1_.pdf

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Growing winter squash can be such fun because there are so many sizes, types, and varieties to choose from! No matter which you choose, Karin talks about how to plant and cultivate them, whether in the ground or in containers, the pests and diseases you might face and how to avoid them, and how to harvest, cure, and store your winter squashes when all is said and done. This episode will inspire you to try a few winter squash of your own this season - it's not too late to plant!

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Resources:

https://aihd.ku.edu/foods/squash.html

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cucurbita+maxima

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_squash

https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/nutrients

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/winter-squash/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9N85WDmwho

https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/insects-and-diseases-cucumber-pumpkin-and-squash

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Have you heard the story? The one where the farmer destroys her own crop, just to get a check from some agency? Or the one where the dairy farm dumps all their milk when they should have donated it all? People make a lot of assumptions about what happens with our food and its production and a lot of it is just plain wrong. On this episode, Karin talks a little about what ticked her off with one of her farming friends last week and how we can be a little more responsible about the assumptions we make and the information we spread.

Resources in this episode:

Wild Rose Farmer and The Rural Woman Podcast

Ross Roost Farm

The Joy Farmer Podcast

We Drink and We Farm Things Podcast

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Today we’re going to talk about common gardening myths. In some cases we know how these myths got started but, in others, there’s just no telling. In reality, most myths go back to the concept of causation versus correlation we touched on briefly way back in episode seven, “Why Gardening is Good for Your Health.” A correlation means there may be some relationship between two things but does not automatically mean that a change in one is the cause of a change in the other. But, that’s how most garden myths get started. Someone has an idea to try something, does it, sees a good result, and then continues to do it. They also tell their gardening friends and then, suddenly, everybody simply “knows” that this thing is the best way to do something in the garden. Many times, it’s harmless, if not a waste of time and money. But, sometimes, it can actually be detrimental to your garden or your health.

So, let’s dig in to ten common garden myths you may have heard and explore whether they are true, false, or maybe it depends?

Resources in this episode:

https://news.psu.edu/story/141343/2008/08/25/research/probing-question-does-talking-plants-help-them-grow

https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2010/4/The-Marvelous-Marigold/

Field Evaluation of Coffee Grounds Application for Crop Growth Enhancement, Weed Control, and Soil Improvement

The Myth of Drainage Material in Container Plantings

Does landscape mulch lead to termites in your home?

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We've talked about freezing and water-bath canning, now let's cover cold storage, pressure canning, and dehydrating! There are so many ways to preserve the bounty that's coming from your garden, so let's dig in to some more ways to allow you to enjoy that bounty throughout the off-season.

Resources in this episode:

Support this podcast at https://patreon.com/justgrowsomething

https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_press_canners.html

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/dry.html

https://foodal.com/knowledge/things-that-preserve/11-tips-to-dehydrate-food/

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Deciding what method to use to trellis your tomatoes and knowing how to prune them can be confusing! Let's demystify some of this a little bit, shall we? Let's figure out which trellis type you should use and how to trellis those tomatoes once they're growing strong. Or, maybe, we won't trellis them at all!

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Beef shortages, sunflower oil factory invaders, pebbles in pots, and growing green onions ... this episode has it all! This Can You Dig It? episode we dig into the latest in food news, answer listener questions (and dispel a gardening myth perpetuated by Karin's mom and many others) and give some guidance on green onions.

Resources in this episode:

Support this podcast: https://www.Patreon.com/justgrowsomething

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/01/big-north-american-meat-plants-halt-operations-after-jbs-cyberattack.html?&doc=106891074

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/cyberattack-on-meatpacker-jbs-could-pressure-restaurant-margins-if-not-resolved-quickly-analysts-say/ar-AAKCQln

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/army-accidentally-invades-small-sunflower-oil-factory

https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2019/09/06/should-you-put-gravel-or-rocks-at-the-bottom-of-plant-pots-for-drainage/

https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-scallions-home-gardens#harvest-585464

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This week we're totally talking tomatoes! Learn the basics of growing tomatoes, pests and diseases to watch out for, harvesting tips, storage methods, and ideas on how to preserve a bountiful harvest.

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Resources used in this episode:

http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/l/lycopersicon-esculentum=tomato.php

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10050865/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12424325/

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Depending on where you are, you may not even be harvesting anything from your garden or containers yet. But, it's never too early to plan for preserving! This episode, Karin digs into the two easiest methods for preserving most produce: freezing and water-bath canning. We'll cover the basic methods for each, equipment requirements, special considerations, and resources for specific instructions and information. Now's the time to plan for that garden bounty!

Resources:

Our new Patreon page for supporters: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomething

Freezing guide: https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/uga_freeze_veg.pdf

Water-bath canning: https://www.freshpreserving.com/water-bath-canning.html

All New Ball Blue Book: https://www.amazon.com/All-Ball-Book-Canning-Preserving/dp/0848746783

Kindle version of the original Ball Blue book from the 1900’s: https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Blue-Canning-Preserving-Recipes-ebook/dp/B006TDS4V4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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This Garden Talk Tuesday we talk a little bit about what happens in the garden when it just won’t stop raining and what to do when your soil is just too wet and the weather just won't dry up. Lots of folks are in a super wet, rainy weather cycle right now. Over saturated soils can cause all kinds of problems for your plants, whether it's from too much rain or from overwatering.

This episode we'll look at what problems saturated soils and cooler temperatures can cause, ways to prevent soil saturation during rainy seasons, and ways to mitigate the damage when there's not a darn thing you can do!

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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 operate in a bubble or in a silo. We are all interconnected and that includes what happens with our food prices.

Resources in this episode:

Shout out to Kapture Marketing for the new logo! https://kapturemarketing.com/

FAO Food Price Index: http://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/foodpricesindex/en/

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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 for beneficial insects: https://www.arbico-organics.com/

First Saturday Lime for insect control: https://firstsaturdaylime.com/

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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.

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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 plant nutrients.

So, how do you sort all of this out?? Join Karin as she talks about indicators of plant nutrient shortages and abundances and how to fix them.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/images/DefFlowChartMobile.png

https://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/images/DefFlowChartImmob.png

https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2011/6/Diagnosing-Nutrient-Deficiencies/#:~:text=In%20general%20initial%20symptoms%20of,up%20in%20the%20younger%20leaves.

https://plantprobs.net/plant/nutrientImbalances/1%20NutrientDeficiencyAndToxicity.html

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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!

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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.

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Resources used in this episode:

http://medicinalherbinfo.org/000Herbs2016/1herbs/cucumber/#:~:text=Eaten%20as%20a%20vegetable%2C%20it,for%20sunburn%2C%20and%20rough%20skin.

https://www.livescience.com/51000-cucumber-nutrition.html#:~:text=There%20are%20just%2016%20calories,vitamin%20A%2C%22%20Ware%20said.

https://extension.psu.edu/cucumber-mosaic-virus

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/cucurbit-downy-mildew#:~:text=Fungicides%20are%20required%20to%20control,day%20intervals%20for%20other%20cucurbits.

https://extension.umn.edu/diseases/powdery-mildew-cucurbits#:~:text=Preventing%20and%20managing%20the%20disease,of%20plants%20and%20weed%20control

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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.

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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 fertilizer package in the garden center.

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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. According to the UN’s World Food Hunger Program, right now, the world produces enough food to feed every single person on this planet. It’s not a lack of food production. In most of the world, it’s about logistics. But billions of pounds of fruits and vegetables do go to waste every year post-harvest in more developed countries, like the U.S., whether that’s on grocery store shelves or in our own homes. Let's discuss!

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Resources used in this episode:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/tomato-grades-and-standards

http://www.postharvest.org/home0.aspx

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/26/18240399/food-waste-ugly-produce-myths-farms

https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs

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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!

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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 management

7.Support beneficial wildlife

Don't forget to go follow our new Instagram account, @justgrowsomethingpodcast, and to send your gardening questions for our next "Can You Dig It?" episode coming up in just two weeks. Any question we air will be entered to win a free Clyde's Garden Planner! Big thanks to those of you who have rated and reviewed us on your podcast app - it helps new beginning gardeners find this podcast. Until next week, keep cultivating that dream garden!

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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.

Resources:

https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/beneficial-insects-organisms

https://firstsaturdaylime.com/

https://pfaf.org/user/DatabaseSearhResult.aspx?serach=latuca

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a679

https://www.almanac.com/plant/lettuce

http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene9aa6.html

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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!

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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/plant-problems/disease/white-rust-disease.htm#:~:text=The%20secret%20to%20how%20to,the%20disease%20the%20following%20spring.

https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/disandpath/oomycete/introduction/Pages/IntroOomycetes.aspx#:~:text=The%20oomycetes%2C%20also%20known%20as,foliar%20blights%20and%20downy%20mildews

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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.

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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, justgrowsomethingpodcast.com, and use the contact form. I'd love to hear from you!

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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 hunker down in your own beautiful, plant-filled retreat or to maybe sell your home while the market is hot, understanding what garden trends are on the horizon for this year will help you plan and purchase better and improve your gardening skills. So, let’s dig in to what garden trends we’re seeing for 2021.

The Practical Permaculture book mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Permaculture-Landscapes-Community-Whole/dp/1604694432

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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. If I use your question in the episode, you’ll be entered into the drawing for a free Clyde’s Garden Planner!

Links to items mentioned in this episode:

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

Old Farmer’s Almanac Frost Date calculator

https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates#

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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's Garden Planner. Send your questions to grow@justgrowsomethingpodcast.com, submit the contact form at http://www.justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/, or click the link below to leave a voice message.

Studies and articles referenced in this episode:

Beneficial effects of plant-associated microbes on indoor microbiomes and human health

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00015/full

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.007

How gardening can help build healthier, happier kids

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/how-gardening-can-help-build-healthier-happier-kids/2017/07/17/d9047164-6599-11e7-8eb5-cbccc2e7bfbf_story.html

Back to Basics: Health and Wellness Benefits of Gardening in Older Adults

https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2015.1089709

American Horticultural Therapy Association

https://www.ahta.org/

19 Organizations Honoring Veterans

https://foodtank.com/news/2019/11/19-organizations-honoring-veterans/

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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

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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!

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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 your soil texture - https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/soil-texture-analysis-the-jar-test/

How to condition a straw bale for gardening - https://preparednessmama.com/how-to-condition-straw-bales/f

20 Creative Ways to Upcycle Pallets in your Garden - https://themicrogardener.com/20-creative-ways-to-upcycle-pallets-in-your-garden/

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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.

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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

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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!

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