Growing Wisdom

Garden Chores For February-Growing Wisdom February 6th 2024

February can still be cold and snowy in the northern tier of the world, but there are some gardening chores to be had. Listen to this edition of Growing Wisdom for some i

Is "No Mow May" A Good Idea?-Growing Wisdom April26th 2023

No Mow May Is Gaining Traction In Parts Of North America, But Is It A Fad Or A Good Thing?

Spring Dug Parsnips Are Special With Michael Docter of Winter Moon Farm-Growing Wisdom April 7th 2022

Parsnips might get a bad rap from some, but they are sweet as sugar when harvested at the right time.

Gardening In Early April From Vegetables to Perennials and Shrubs-Growing Wisdom April 1st 2022

April is a big gardening month. Take advantage of the cool and damp weather to move, plant and grow!

Passover, Gardening and Symbolism-Growing Wisdom March 30th 2022

In this edition of Growing Wisdom I discuss some of the Passover traditions and symbolism with Rabbi Dave Yedid in New York.

The Surprising Truth About The Maple Sugar Industry-Growing Wisdom March 17th 2022

In this episode of Growing Wisdom Dave Epstein speaks with Michael Farrell CEO of The Forest Farmers on the state of the maple sugar industry today.

Houseplant Appreciation Day-Growing Wisdom January 10th 2022

It's houseplant appreciation day and here are some of my favorite, especially good for low light, plants.

How To Grow Sprouts At Home

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Growing Wisdom-Fall Gardening With Lynne Flodin from Volante Farms

In this episode, I speak with Lynne Flodin who has been at Volante farms for 33 years. She shares her expertise on fall gardening as well as some of the summer failures d

Growing Wisdom- Planting and Growing Vegetables In Late Summer

In this episode, I talk about growing vegetables in the last third of summer.

Growing Wisdom-Preventing and Managing Tomatoes For Disease

According to Johnny's Selected Seeds Website "Tomatoes are among the world's most cultivated crops, and given proper conditions and regular maintenance, they are relative

Growing Wisdom-Is It Time To Grow Ornamental Lilies in New England Again?

You might notice an absence of the lily beetle pest as a parasitic wasp continues to spread.

Growing Wisdom-Gardening In Early June

Weeding, watering and planting. It is all part of the June garden.

Tips For Being Successful With Growing In Containers And All Around Gardening

In This Episode, I interview Teri Boardman from Volante Farms in Needham, MA about all things gardening. We talk about container gardening and how to get the most out of

Growing Wisdom A Gardeners Spring Day

I love gardening and it seems like there is just not enough time in the day to get it all day, but there's always another one tomorrow.

Growing Wisdom: Where Are The Insects

Some thoughts on why I am observing in my lifetime about the decline of insects.

Growing Wisdom-When To Plant Tomatoes, Basil and Other Warm Weather Crops

Planting certain vegetables in spring can end up costing you the plants as they succumb to disease and other issues.

Growing Wisdom: How Far Apart Should I Space Vegetables?

Some plants can be spaced much closer together than others. It all depends on the ultimate size of the plant and the amount of light and nutrients it needs.

Growing Wisdom-Learning About Plant Fertilziers

Using the right fertilizer for a particular plant is important to help the plant perform its best self.

Growing Wisdom Podcast Watering Tips For The Yard

In this episode of Growing Wisdom I provide some tips on how to properly water the different plants growing in your yard including grass, trees, and shrubs.