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.
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...

Spring-Planted Bulbs and Summer Blooms: A Guide to Growing and Storing Dahlias, Gladiolus, and More - Ep. 301

Spring-Planted Bulbs and Summer Blooms: A Guide to Growing and Storing Dahlias, Gladiolus, and More - Ep. 301

In this episode, I’m covering the full world of spring-planted bulbs: dahlias, gladiolus, cannas, calla lilies, and tuberous begonias. You’ll learn when and how to plant them, how to grow them for max...

Episode 300: The Questions You Keep Asking (and What the Research Actually Says)

Episode 300: The Questions You Keep Asking (and What the Research Actually Says)

We made it to 300 episodes! And to celebrate, I’m doing something a little different. This is a question-and-answer episode with evidence-based answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Topping Peppers: What does the science say, yay or nay? - Ep. 299

Topping Peppers: What does the science say, yay or nay? - Ep. 299

Today we’re talking about the science of why topping pepper plants works (when it works). We’re laying out the honest pros and cons with your climate and your pepper variety in mind. And if you decide...