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.
Early Blight Versus Late Blight in Tomatoes: Don't Get This One Wrong! - Ep. 305

Early Blight Versus Late Blight in Tomatoes: Don't Get This One Wrong! - Ep. 305

“My tomato leaves are turning brown — do I have blight?” Treating late blight like early blight — or vice versa — can mean the difference between saving your plants and losing your entire harvest.

How to Manage Squash Vine Borer - Ep. 304

How to Manage Squash Vine Borer - Ep. 304

Every year, gardeners across the country watch their squash plants collapse overnight and have absolutely no idea why until it’s too late. The culprit is the squash vine borer, and it is one of the mo...

How to Identify and Manage Perennial Weeds (Without the Viral Sprays) - Ep. 303

How to Identify and Manage Perennial Weeds (Without the Viral Sprays) - Ep. 303

Perennial weeds are in a different category than annuals. They don’t just re-seed, they regrow from the ground up, season after season, from root systems that can run three feet deep or spread fifteen...

Mulch Matchmaking: Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Vegetable Garden - Ep. 302

Mulch Matchmaking: Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Vegetable Garden - Ep. 302

In this episode, we dig into the full lineup of organic mulches—straw, shredded leaves, wood chips, pine needles, grass clippings, and compost—as well as a shorter look at inorganic options like lands...