This episode is a true deep dive into the humble onion. I talk about what kind of onion to plant, when to plant, how to plant, and how to harvest once you've been successful. I also get into myths and history surrounding the onion.
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Cold Weather Gardening: What You CAN Grow When It’s Freezing
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics, cold-weather gardening. Whether you’re working with a greenhouse, cold frames, or just a few containers up against the house, winter doesn’t have to mean the end of fresh produce.
I’ll walk you through my own winter garden setup here in Maryland (zone 7b), the crops that thrive in the cold, how I protect my beds from sudden temperature drops, and the small, strategic changes that make a huge difference in winter harvests.
If you’ve ever wondered how to grow lettuce in January or harvest carrots in February this episode is for you.
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most rewarding crops you can grow: garlic. Whether you're planting your very first clove or you’ve been growing for years, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about Garlic, from choosing the right varieties for your climate to prepping the soil, spacing your cloves, preventing common problems, and harvesting at the perfect time. I also share how I’m growing garlic in my own Maryland Zone 7b garden and the simple steps you can follow to get a “very good” garlic harvest of your own.
Stick around for beginner tips, real-life lessons from my fall garden, and easy ways to boost your success no matter the size of your growing space.
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Discover why pollinators are one of the most important parts of a successful garden. In this episode of the Very Good Gardening Podcast, I talk about bees, butterflies, hoverflies, hummingbirds, and all the tiny workers that keep your garden alive. I also share how I went from being scared of bees as a kid to respecting them as essential partners in my garden.
You will learn the best flowers, herbs, and vegetables to plant for pollinators, how to design your garden to attract them, and what you can do in the fall and winter to prepare for a pollinator friendly spring. If you want healthier plants and bigger harvests, this episode will help you build a garden that buzzes with life.
Topics covered:
• Why pollinators are important for your garden
• Types of pollinators and how they help
• Flowers that bees and butterflies love
• Herbs and veggie flowers that bring in pollinators
• How to arrange your garden for maximum pollinator activity
• Fall and winter prep for next spring
• My story about overcoming a fear of bees
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Today's episode of the Very Good Gardening Podcast is All About Tomatoes!
Explore the queen on the summer garden from seed selection to harvest and beyond.
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Christen McCoy from VeryGoodGardening explores the five things a beginner gardener should know before starting a garden.
This is the first podcast episode ever produced by Christen and she has learned a lot! The next episode should be much more polished!