Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening

Grow a better vegetable garden, whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never grown a thing in your life. Karin helps home gardeners learn to grow their own food using evidence-based techniques and research. She talks all about specific plants, pests, diseases, soil and plant health, mulch, garden planning, and more. It's not just the "how" but also the "why" that makes us better. The goal? For everyone to know how to grow their own food no matter what sized space they have or their experience level. Tune in each week to plan, learn, and grow with your friend in the garden, Karin Velez.
How to Time Seed Starting for Your Garden: Start Dates That Make Sense - Ep. 290

How to Time Seed Starting for Your Garden: Start Dates That Make Sense - Ep. 290

Timing your seed starting shouldn't be hard. There are plenty of calendars to follow, right? Until following a calendar means you start too early, run out of space, and end up babysitting leggy, r...

Spring Garden Bed Preparation - Ep. 289

Spring Garden Bed Preparation - Ep. 289

If you want an easier garden season, February is the time to set the foundation. Two steps do most of the heavy lifting: getting a soil test and prepping beds without damaging soil structure. Done wel...

Indoor Seedling Troubleshooting - Ep. 288

Indoor Seedling Troubleshooting - Ep. 288

Today is a clinic episode, a Seedling Troubleshooting Clinic to be exact, because if you’re starting seeds indoors, something is eventually going to look weird. A tray that was perfect yesterday is su...

Onions vs Shallots in the Kitchen and the Garden - Ep. 287

Onions vs Shallots in the Kitchen and the Garden - Ep. 287

Onions and shallots are closely related, they can be used in similar ways, and they look similar at the store, but they behave differently in both the kitchen and the garden. So, today on Just Grow So...