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.
Heat Stress vs Drought Stress in the Vegetable Garden - Ep. 308

Heat Stress vs Drought Stress in the Vegetable Garden - Ep. 308

If your first thought, every single time you see wilting in your garden during a heat wave is “I need to water right now,” hold on before you grab that hose. Because that dramatic afternoon collapse y...

How to Time Your Fall Brassicas - Ep. 307

How to Time Your Fall Brassicas - Ep. 307

Most home gardeners don't realize fall brassica production starts in late June and early July. This episode breaks down the timing for broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, including h...

Mid-Season Fertilizing: How to Know What Your Vegetables Actually Need - Ep. 306

Mid-Season Fertilizing: How to Know What Your Vegetables Actually Need - Ep. 306

June is peak season for fertilizing questions—and peak season for fertilizing mistakes. This episode breaks down the core principles of mid-season vegetable fertilizing: why nitrogen timing is the mos...

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.