Jeff Lowenfels

The quality of produce you grow is dependent on the quality of your soil. We are big advocates of doing everything possible to make garden soil the best it can be right from the start, and then working year after year to maintain and improve its quality. In this episode we're joined by award winning author Jeff Lowenfels to discuss the soil food web and garden soil ecosystems. Jeff Lowenfels is the author of an award-winning trilogy of books on soil, Teaming With Microbes: The Organic Gardener’s Guide To The Soil Food Web, Teaming With Nutrients: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition and Teaming With Fungi: The Organic Grower’s Guide to Mycorrhizae.

The quality of produce you grow is dependent on the quality of your soil. We are big advocates of doing everything possible to make garden soil the best it can be right from the start, and then working year after year to maintain and improve its quality. In this episode we're joined by award winning author Jeff Lowenfels to discuss the soil food web and garden soil ecosystems. Jeff Lowenfels is the author of an award-winning trilogy of books on soil, Teaming With Microbes: The Organic Gardener’s Guide To The Soil Food Web, Teaming With Nutrients: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition and Teaming With Fungi: The Organic Grower’s Guide to Mycorrhizae.

Episode 114: Garden Soil Ecosystems with Jeff Lowenfels

In this episode Hilary and Colin answer a listener's questions about wood-framed raised bed construction best practices. Their business, Seattle Urban Farm Company has designed and built hundreds of custom raised bed gardens in the Seattle area, so check out this episode for an inside scoop on all of the pro tips! Pre-order their newest book Grow More Food here!

In this episode Hilary and Colin answer a listener's questions about wood-framed raised bed construction best practices. Their business, <a href="https://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Urban Farm Company</a> has designed and built hundreds of custom raised bed gardens in the Seattle area, so check out this episode for an inside scoop on all of the pro tips! Pre-order their newest book <a href="https://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/our-books" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grow More Food</a> here!

Episode 113: Wood-Framed Raised Beds

 This week we'll be discussing management techniques for growing in high tunnels, hoophouses and greenhouses!  We're thrilled to be joined this week by our good friend and Seattle Urban Farm Co co-founder Brad Halm. Brad is also the co-author of our gardening books, including our most recent "Grow More Food", which is available for preorder now and will ship in early February 2022.  Send us your question and episode topic suggestions: eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com

This week we'll be discussing management techniques for growing in high tunnels, hoophouses and greenhouses! We're thrilled to be joined this week by our good friend and Seattle Urban Farm Co co-founder Brad Halm. Brad is also the co-author of our gardening books, including our most recent "<a href="https://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/our-books" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grow More Food</a>", which is available for <a href="https://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/our-books" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">preorder now</a> and will ship in early February 2022. Send us your question and episode topic suggestions: <a href="mailto:eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com">eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com</a>

Episode 112: High tunnels, Hoophouses and Greenhouses

This week on the podcast we're tackling powdery mildew! Colin and Hilary are joined by Jenny Rebecca Glass, Extension Coordinator and Plant Diagnostician for the WSU-Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. Jenny will help us answer your questions about the lifecycle of this common garden disease as well as management tips and techniques. Send us your question and episode topic suggestions: eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com

This week on the podcast we're tackling powdery mildew! Colin and Hilary are joined by Jenny Rebecca Glass, Extension Coordinator and Plant Diagnostician for the WSU-Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. Jenny will help us answer your questions about the lifecycle of this common garden disease as well as management tips and techniques. Send us your question and episode topic suggestions: <a href="mailto:eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com">eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com</a>

Episode 111: Powdery Mildew

Niki Jabbour

 In this podcast we chat with special guest Niki Jabbour about techniques for using structures of all sizes in your garden year-round to extend your season, reduce pest pressure, and improve yields. Show notes: Episode 110: Growing Under Cover with Niki Jabbour The Grow More Food Pre-Order Giveaway!

In this podcast we chat with special guest Niki Jabbour about techniques for using structures of all sizes in your garden year-round to extend your season, reduce pest pressure, and improve yields. Show notes: E<a href="https://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/2017/6/16/encyclopedia-botanica-podcast-episode-58-3b9n3-8gbz3-g3al4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pisode 110: Growing Under Cover with Niki Jabbour</a> <a href="https://www.storey.com/grow-more-food-pre-order-giveaway/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Grow More Food Pre-Order Giveaway!</a>

Episode 110: Growing Under Cover with Niki Jabbour

 Everything you wanted to know about cucumbers but were afraid to ask. We dig into the history of the cucumber, it's botanical curiosities and why you should start succession planting them.  The survey…! In order to keep making this podcast, we need your support by taking this quick, 30 second survey for our podcast hosting platform. Once we have enough replies to the survey we will creating episodes again! In this season we’ll be addressing topics selected by you! So, starting now please email your garden questions or topics you’d like us to cover to our new dedicated email address: eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com

Everything you wanted to know about cucumbers but were afraid to ask. We dig into the history of the cucumber, it's botanical curiosities and why you should start succession planting them. <a href="https://survey.libsyn.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The survey</a>…! In order to keep making this podcast, we need your support by taking this <a href="https://survey.libsyn.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">quick, 30 second survey</a> for our podcast hosting platform. Once we have enough replies to the <a href="https://survey.libsyn.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">survey</a> we will creating episodes again! In this season we’ll be addressing topics selected by you! So, starting now please email your garden questions or topics you’d like us to cover to our new dedicated email address: <a href="mailto:eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com">eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com</a>

Episode 109: Cucumbers

 After an extended hiatus, we’re back and ready to bring you some amazing new episodes of the Encyclopedia Botanica Podcast!  The survey…! In order to keep making this podcast, we need your support by taking this quick, 30 second survey for our podcast hosting platform. Once we have enough replies to the survey we will creating episodes again! In this season we’ll be addressing topics selected by you! So, starting now please email your garden questions or topics you’d like us to cover to our new dedicated email address: eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com

After an extended hiatus, we’re back and ready to bring you some amazing new episodes of the Encyclopedia Botanica Podcast! <a href="https://survey.libsyn.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The survey</a>…! In order to keep making this podcast, we need your support by taking this <a href="https://survey.libsyn.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">quick, 30 second survey</a> for our podcast hosting platform. Once we have enough replies to the <a href="https://survey.libsyn.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">survey</a> we will creating episodes again! In this season we’ll be addressing topics selected by you! So, starting now please email your garden questions or topics you’d like us to cover to our new dedicated email address: <a href="mailto:eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com">eb@seattleurbanfarmco.com</a>

Fall 2021 New Season Preview! 

Kellie Phelan

Kellie's back as a special co-host for this last episode of the 2019 season and it's all about growing, harvesting and cooking with beets! Find photos, links to Kellie's business, and more in the show notes for this episode: www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ 

Kellie's back as a special co-host for this last episode of the 2019 season and it's all about growing, harvesting and cooking with beets! Find photos, links to Kellie's business, and more in the show notes for this episode: <a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 108: Garden Beets with Kellie Phelan

Colin McCrate

Learning proper harvest timing and technique can help increase yields and ensure you get the best tasting produce from your garden. In this episode, Hilary and Colin talk harvesting methodology. They break down the techniques into five categories to help you make the most of your bounty. Find photos, links to Colin's books, and more in the show notes for this episode: www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ 

Learning proper harvest timing and technique can help increase yields and ensure you get the best tasting produce from your garden. In this episode, Hilary and Colin talk harvesting methodology. They break down the techniques into five categories to help you make the most of your bounty. Find photos, links to Colin's books, and more in the show notes for this episode: <a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 107: Harvesting For Quality and Production with Colin McCrate

Kelly Smith

Hilary and Kelly Smith Trimble discuss Kelly's new book, Vegetable Gardening Wisdom; and share simple words of advice and practical inspiration for getting most out of your vegetable garden!  Find photos, links to Kelly's book, and more in the show notes for this episode: www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ 

Hilary and Kelly Smith Trimble discuss Kelly's new book, Vegetable Gardening Wisdom; and share simple words of advice and practical inspiration for getting most out of your vegetable garden!  Find photos, links to Kelly's book, and more in the show notes for this episode: <a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 106: Vegetable Gardening Wisdom with Kelly Smith Trimble

I love this podcast. Great down to earth information about gardening in an organized format.

Garden

I’ve taken away so many helpful tips for my garden from this podcast!

Super helpful!

Encyclopedia Botanica

Lisa Devetter

Raspberries are relatively easy to grow, and with the right care and maintenance, can be an extremely productive crop in your garden. Lisa Devetter, Assistant Professor of Berry Crops at Washington State University (WSU), joins us on today’s podcast to talk about raspberry growing considerations, including the differences between June-bearing and Everbearing varieties.  We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Raspberries are relatively easy to grow, and with the right care and maintenance, can be an extremely productive crop in your garden. Lisa Devetter, Assistant Professor of Berry Crops at Washington State University (WSU), joins us on today’s podcast to talk about raspberry growing considerations, including the differences between June-bearing and Everbearing varieties.  We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 66: Raspberries with Lisa Devetter

This episode includes a round-up of crops that mature in 40 days or less. We picked 40 days because there are very few crops that can mature in fewer than this many days, but it is still a short enough period (just over a month) that it is easy to plan for and execute even in the waning days of the summer. Consider this your last call for planting and get out there and sow some seeds! Consider making a contribution during 2-week Fall Fund Drive - the drive runs August 18-31st! (You must click on "show full description" for live links!)  Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Or, you can always become an evergreen sponsor by supporting us via Patreon and get access to our Slack group by signing up at $5/month level! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

This episode includes a round-up of crops that mature in 40 days or less. We picked 40 days because there are very few crops that can mature in fewer than this many days, but it is still a short enough period (just over a month) that it is easy to plan for and execute even in the waning days of the summer. Consider this your last call for planting and get out there and sow some seeds! Consider making a contribution during 2-week <a href="http://bit.ly/2vPiRmU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall Fund Drive</a> - the drive runs August 18-31st! (You must click on "show full description" for live links!)  Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Or, you can always become an evergreen sponsor by supporting us via Patreon and get access to our Slack group by signing up at $5/month level! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 59: Crops That Mature In 40 Days or Less

Basil is one of those crops that almost everyone wants to grow. It's relatively versatile and it is one of the most productive crops per plant that you can grow in your garden. In this episode Hilary is joined by former Seattle Urban Farm Co. colleague and farmer, Skip Mackintosh to discuss their time-tested techniques for making the most of the space you've dedicated to basil. Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Consider making a one-time contribution here or supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group. For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/

Basil is one of those crops that almost everyone wants to grow. It's relatively versatile and it is one of the most productive crops per plant that you can grow in your garden. In this episode Hilary is joined by former Seattle Urban Farm Co. colleague and farmer, Skip Mackintosh to discuss their time-tested techniques for making the most of the space you've dedicated to basil. Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Consider m<a href="https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=59ce510a8a02c7d8713f416e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aking a one-time contribution here</a> or supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group. For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 91: Basil 

When it comes to watering your vegetable garden, we've found that a drip irrigation system with an automatic timer is the best way to achieve the consistent watering that crops require. Join us for a chat about how and why we use drip irrigation, and some tips on setting up a new system and winterizing your existing system. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

When it comes to watering your vegetable garden, we've found that a drip irrigation system with an automatic timer is the best way to achieve the consistent watering that crops require. Join us for a chat about how and why we use drip irrigation, and some tips on setting up a new system and winterizing your existing system. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 63: Drip Irrigation

Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable, and for good reason; they're versatile, highly productive, and produce fruits that are far superior to any you can buy at the grocery store. In this episode we'll discuss tips for choosing and the best tomato for your space and needs and how to plant tomatoes.  We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable, and for good reason; they're versatile, highly productive, and produce fruits that are far superior to any you can buy at the grocery store. In this episode we'll discuss tips for choosing and the best tomato for your space and needs and how to plant tomatoes.  We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 42: Growing Tomatoes 

There are many similarities between growing annual vegetables and annual flowers. Just like a vegetable garden, a great annual cut flower garden takes a little planning. This week we discuss general planting considerations and take a look at some of our favorite and most reliable direct seeded annual flowers for cutting. We've started a Patreon page so if you're enjoying this podcast, consider making a contribution! All of our Patreon supporters have access to our online community forum where you can chat with Hilary and Kellie, as well as your fellow listeners:  https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

There are many similarities between growing annual vegetables and annual flowers. Just like a vegetable garden, a great annual cut flower garden takes a little planning. This week we discuss general planting considerations and take a look at some of our favorite and most reliable direct seeded annual flowers for cutting. We've started a Patreon page so if you're enjoying this podcast, consider making a contribution! All of our Patreon supporters have access to our online community forum where you can chat with Hilary and Kellie, as well as your fellow listeners:  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 29: Planning Your Annual Cut Flower Garden, Part 1

This week Kellie is out, but I have a very special guest, Brad Halm, here to chat with me about tomato pruning. Brad is a dear friend of mine, one of the co-founders of the Seattle Urban Farm Co., and the co-author of the books I'm always referencing on this podcast, Food Grown Right, In Your Backyard, and High Yield Vegetable Gardening. Brad was actually the person who taught me how to prune tomatoes so I can't think of a better person to have on the show today. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

This week Kellie is out, but I have a very special guest, Brad Halm, here to chat with me about tomato pruning. Brad is a dear friend of mine, one of the co-founders of the Seattle Urban Farm Co., and the co-author of the books I'm always referencing on this podcast, Food Grown Right, In Your Backyard, and High Yield Vegetable Gardening. Brad was actually the person who taught me how to prune tomatoes so I can't think of a better person to have on the show today. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 50: Pruning Tomatoes 

Sara Gasbarra

In this episode, Sara and Hilary talk about container gardening. Much of Sara’s work is focused on utilizing unused balcony, patio and rooftop space in very urban environments, so this episode focuses on the unique set of needs and challenges that comes along with growing in more unconventional garden space. Find photos, links to Sara's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/

In this episode, Sara and Hilary talk about container gardening. Much of Sara’s work is focused on utilizing unused balcony, patio and rooftop space in very urban environments, so this episode focuses on the unique set of needs and challenges that comes along with growing in more unconventional garden space. Find photos, links to Sara's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: <a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 101: Container Gardening with Sara Gasbarra

Spinach is an annual that grows to maturity in about 25-40 days. It is a hardy cool-season crop that does best at temperatures of 60 to 65ºF, but can withstand temperatures as low as 20ºF. Spinach is intolerant of temperatures above 77ºF, these warm temperatures combined with long days initiate the plants reproductive stage, causing it to bolt or flower prematurely. That means that spinach thrives when planted early in the spring for a late spring harvest, and late in the summer for a fall harvest. Consider making a contribution during 2-week Fall Fund Drive - the drive runs August 18-31st! (You must click on "show full description" for live links!)  Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Or, you can always become an evergreen sponsor by supporting us via Patreon and get access to our Slack group by signing up at $5/month level! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Spinach is an annual that grows to maturity in about 25-40 days. It is a hardy cool-season crop that does best at temperatures of 60 to 65ºF, but can withstand temperatures as low as 20ºF. Spinach is intolerant of temperatures above 77ºF, these warm temperatures combined with long days initiate the plants reproductive stage, causing it to bolt or flower prematurely. That means that spinach thrives when planted early in the spring for a late spring harvest, and late in the summer for a fall harvest. Consider making a contribution during 2-week <a href="http://bit.ly/2vPiRmU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall Fund Drive</a> - the drive runs August 18-31st! (You must click on "show full description" for live links!)  Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Or, you can always become an evergreen sponsor by supporting us via Patreon and get access to our Slack group by signing up at $5/month level! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 58: Spinach

Stefani Bittner

Stefani Bittner, owner of Homestead Design Collective, talks with Hilary about how to create a beautiful and productive outdoor living space. Find photos, links to Stefani's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ 

Stefani Bittner, owner of Homestead Design Collective, talks with Hilary about how to create a beautiful and productive outdoor living space. Find photos, links to Stefani's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: <a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 102: Edible Garden Design with Stefani Bittner

Starting your own onion transplants from seed is inexpensive and allows you the most control when it comes to picking varieties that are well suited for your garden and culinary needs. In this episode guest expert Colin McCrate and I discuss how and when to start your onions from seed, our favorite onion varieties, and factors to consider when planting your baby onions out in the garden.  Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Any contribution helps. Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Starting your own onion transplants from seed is inexpensive and allows you the most control when it comes to picking varieties that are well suited for your garden and culinary needs. In this episode guest expert Colin McCrate and I discuss how and when to start your onions from seed, our favorite onion varieties, and factors to consider when planting your baby onions out in the garden.  Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Any contribution helps. Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 74: Starting Onions from Seed with Colin McCrate

Natalie Carver

Salad greens generally prefer to grow in cooler weather conditions, thriving in temperatures around 60 degrees F. This makes them a great spring and early summer crop, but growing great greens can start to get tricky in the hottest months of the year and in areas that receive full, direct sun. This week we have Natalie Carver, from Love and Carrots, a DC-based edible landscaping company, to discuss warm weather salad greens with us. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes for your chance to win 7 warm season salad greens packets from Seattle Seed Co! Just search for Encyclopedia Botanica in iTunes, click on our podcast icon and you can leave us a review right on your phone! We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Salad greens generally prefer to grow in cooler weather conditions, thriving in temperatures around 60 degrees F. This makes them a great spring and early summer crop, but growing great greens can start to get tricky in the hottest months of the year and in areas that receive full, direct sun. This week we have Natalie Carver, from Love and Carrots, a DC-based edible landscaping company, to discuss warm weather salad greens with us. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes for your chance to win 7 warm season salad greens packets from Seattle Seed Co! Just search for Encyclopedia Botanica in iTunes, click on our podcast icon and you can leave us a review right on your phone! We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 53: Warm Season Salad Greens with Natalie Carver

Jeanne Nolan

We’re excited to have Jeanne Nolan on the podcast today to talk with us about growing cucumbers. Jeanne is based in Chicago and has been growing food organically for over twenty-five years. In this episode we'll discuss when and how to plant cucumbers, trellising techniques, succession planting cuc's and Jeanne's favorite varieties.  We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

We’re excited to have Jeanne Nolan on the podcast today to talk with us about growing cucumbers. Jeanne is based in Chicago and has been growing food organically for over twenty-five years. In this episode we'll discuss when and how to plant cucumbers, trellising techniques, succession planting cuc's and Jeanne's favorite varieties.  We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group- maybe we'll even answer one of your questions in an episode! For more info, check out our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 45: Cucumbers with guest Jeanne Nolan

Over the next two episodes we will break down NPK, the acronym used to classify plant fertilizers. NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This week we will focus on Nitrogen, and next week we'll talk in depth about Phosphorus and Potassium. So, welcome to our 2-part series on organic fertilizer! Consider supporting this podcast through our Patreon page. This is the last week that all of our Patreon supporters have access to our online community forum where you can chat with Hilary and Kellie, as well as your fellow listeners. After March 1, 2017, the price of admission to the our online community forum will go up to $5/month. Thank you all so much for your support!  https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Over the next two episodes we will break down NPK, the acronym used to classify plant fertilizers. NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This week we will focus on Nitrogen, and next week we'll talk in depth about Phosphorus and Potassium. So, welcome to our 2-part series on organic fertilizer! Consider supporting this podcast through our Patreon page. This is the last week that all of our Patreon supporters have access to our online community forum where you can chat with Hilary and Kellie, as well as your fellow listeners. After March 1, 2017, the price of admission to the our online community forum will go up to $5/month. Thank you all so much for your support!  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 33: Nitrogen

Tara Austen Weaver

In this first episode of the 2019 season, Hilary and Tara Austen Weaver discuss planning for, planting and growing fruit trees!  Find photos, links to Tara's work, and more in this episode's show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/

In this first episode of the 2019 season, Hilary and Tara Austen Weaver discuss planning for, planting and growing fruit trees!  Find photos, links to Tara's work, and more in this episode's show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 97: Fruit Trees with Tara Austen Weaver

Guest Kelly Sullivan of Botanique Flowers, a Seattle-based floral design studio, talks with Hilary about how she turned her 6,000 square foot city lot into a productive flower farm.    Find photos, links to Kelly's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/

Guest Kelly Sullivan of Botanique Flowers, a Seattle-based floral design studio, talks with Hilary about how she turned her 6,000 square foot city lot into a productive flower farm.  Find photos, links to Kelly's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 98: Backyard Cutting Garden with Kelly Sullivan

Emma Biggs

Emma Biggs talks with Hilary about the techniques she uses to grow 133 varieties of tomatoes, from seed to harvest, on her family’s urban lot in Toronto, Canada. Find photos, links to Emma's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ 

Emma Biggs talks with Hilary about the techniques she uses to grow 133 varieties of tomatoes, from seed to harvest, on her family’s urban lot in Toronto, Canada. Find photos, links to Emma's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: <a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a>

Episode 103: Tomatoes with Emma Biggs

This week we are going to talk about one of the most popular crops for the home garden: Strawberries. Strawberries are easy to grow at home and can be highly productive even in relatively small spaces. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

This week we are going to talk about one of the most popular crops for the home garden: Strawberries. Strawberries are easy to grow at home and can be highly productive even in relatively small spaces. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 37: Strawberries

Succession planting is the practice of planting small quantities of a crop on a regular basis so that they can be harvested at regular intervals throughout the growing season. This practice is key to maintaining a high-yield vegetable garden. Tune in for our tips on succession planting short season crops. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Succession planting is the practice of planting small quantities of a crop on a regular basis so that they can be harvested at regular intervals throughout the growing season. This practice is key to maintaining a high-yield vegetable garden. Tune in for our tips on succession planting short season crops. We need your help to keep this podcast going! Consider supporting us through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 43: Succession Planting Short Season Crops

Simon Crawford

In this episode Hilary and special guest Simon Crawford of Owls Acre Seed share tips on growing gorgeous sweet peas!  Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Any contribution helps. Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica Show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/ Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

In this episode Hilary and special guest Simon Crawford of Owls Acre Seed share tips on growing gorgeous sweet peas!  Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Any contribution helps. Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/encyclopediabotanica</a> Show notes: h<a href="http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttp://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/</a> Don't forget to Tweet us @seattleurbnfarm using hashtag #EBpodcast with your garden questions!

Episode 79: Sweet Peas with Simon Crawford

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