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463-Ecological Gardening Essentials for Working in Concert with Nature
At the heart of ecological gardening is learning to work in concert with nature, not against it. That's how gardeners come to understand how they can create beauty while fostering biodiversity and healthy soil. To explain some of the many w
462-Plant This, Not That: Native Swaps for Popular Plants and Trees
Making the switch from conventional gardening to gardening with native plants can feel intimidating — especially when you're staring at a landscape filled with familiar favorites and wondering what belongs in their place. This week, Elise H
461-Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Hidden History of Urban Food Growing
Tiny gardens in urban settings are far from a novelty — they have an important and influential place in history. There was a time when urban gardens were essential for food security, and they anchored communities. To discuss what we can lea
460-Ripe Tomato Revolution: Practical Tips for Easier Growing
Growing better tomatoes doesn't have to mean more work. Horticulturist, designer and author Frank Hyman says many common tomato-growing practices — like heavy pruning, frequent spraying and constant tinkering — may actually be unnecessary.
459-Garden for Life: How to Keep Gardening Joyfully at Any Age
Gardening doesn't have to slow down as we get older — but it does need to evolve. In this episode, award-winning garden writer and author Rhonda Fleming Hayes shares practical, empowering strategies from her new book, "Garden for Life: Stra
458-Turning a Passion for Microgreens into a Business
Microgreens are incredibly healthy edible greens that are also unbelievably easy to grow with a little training. My returning guest this week, Jonah Krochmalnek, the owner and founder of Microgreens Consulting, explains what turned him on t
457-Soil Blocks Versus Plastic Trays for Seed Starting, Pros and Cons
For numerous reasons, I've completely switched over from using plastic cell trays for seed starting to using soil blocks. Soil blocks are the best fit for me. To help you determine whether plastic trays or soil blocks are the best fit for y
456-Food Preservation for Gardeners
This week's episode is one every gardener will appreciate, especially anyone who's ever stood in the kitchen staring at an avalanche of peak-season produce. Growing the food is only half the story. To help with the other half — food preserv
455-The Top Five Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid-Encore Presentation
Seed starting is a welcome way to get our hands dirty during winter and early spring, but a few common missteps can quickly turn excitement into frustration. In this encore episode, I'm revisiting the five most common seed-starting mistakes
454-More Seed Starting Tips You'll Be Glad to Know
I returned from a trip abroad last week and checked on the seeds I had started before I went away. Some seedlings struggled in my absence more than others, and it gave me a few ideas for seed starting tips that I wanted to share with you. O
453-How to Prepare for Seed Starting Season-Encore Presentation
Seed-starting success begins long before the first tray is filled with soil. In this encore episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own preparation process, sharing how thoughtful planning and a smarter seed organization system help to
452-The Cure for Boredom: Gardening
Last month while I was interviewing Dr. Allan Armitage, the widely respected horticulturist, he said something that really stuck with me: Gardening is never boring. Podcast Links for Show Notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Ga
451-Raised Bed Garden Makeover: You Asked, I Answered
After 14 years using the same cedar raised beds in my vegetable garden, the time finally came for a garden makeover. In this week's podcast, I'm sharing how I applied the experience I have gained in this garden to decide what to change duri
450-Wicked Plants: Mother Nature's Most Dangerous-Encore Presentation
Anyone who gardens for long enough or likes to spend a lot of time in the great outdoors will encounter plants that can cause itchiness or even pain, but there are certain plants that they should be especially wary of — wicked plants. In th
449-The Case Against Buying Ladybugs and for Non-Natives-Encore Presentation
Buying ladybugs for biological control of pests can contribute to depleting the ladybug population in the wild and raises other concerns as well. Meanwhile, non-native ladybugs do the same valuable work — eating aphids and other pests that
448-The Self-Fed Garden, with Eliot Coleman
What if the most fertile, resilient garden is one that feeds itself? Legendary organic grower Eliot Coleman returns to the podcast this week to challenge the idea that gardeners need to buy fertility in a bag. Drawing on decades of experien
447-The Common Sense Gardener, with Allan Armitage
If you've ever wished for a gardening guide who cuts through the noise and tells it like it is, you're going to love this week's guest. Dr. Allan M. Armitage — plantsman, prolific author, world-traveled teacher, and all-around straight shoo
446-How Nature Heals Us, with Kathy Willis, Ph.D.
Even small, everyday interactions with nature — from a single houseplant to a 20-minute walk through the woods or a garden — can measurably improve our mental and physical health. Biologist Kathy Willis, the author of the new book "Good Nat
445-How Floret Flower Farm Grew Into a Successful Business, with Erin Benzakein-Encore Presentation
Becoming a successful flower farmer and seed breeder takes not only a keen business sense but also creativity and resourcefulness, two traits that my guest this week has in spades. Erin Benzakein of Floret Flower Farm and the Magnolia Netwo
444-Home Permaculture: Turn Your Yard Into a Thriving Ecosystem
Practicing permaculture doesn't require a sprawling property of several acres. As my guest this week, Brandy Hall of Shades of Green Permaculture, explains, the benefits of permaculture can fit in urban and suburban settings. Podcast Links
443-Tips and Tricks to Get More from Your Greenhouse-Encore Presentation
Getting a greenhouse opened up so many opportunities for me to advance my gardening goals. In this week's encore, I'm sharing what there is to know before getting a greenhouse and my top tips for taking full advantage of it once you have on
442-Harnessing the Potential of Saplings, with Basil Camu
Whether planting just a few trees or embarking on a large-scale ecological restoration project, you will have the greatest chance of success if you choose to use saplings over containerized or balled-and-burlapped trees. To explain the many
441-How to Keep Houseplants and Overwintered Pots Thriving — The Science Behind It
Plants that live indoors with us over the winter — both houseplants and those that are only stored inside the house seasonally — need a few things from us to get through the darker, colder months. At the same time, too much coddling during
440-Fall Reading List: Nature, Garden & Ecology Books for Cozy Evenings
As the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, fall is the perfect time to settle in with a good book — especially one that deepens your connection to the natural world. Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical guidance or just
439-Staying on Task in the Fall Garden and Setting Up for Spring Success
Fall may feel like the end of the gardening year, but in reality, it's one of the most important times to be outside. What we do now not only prepares our gardens for winter but also sets the stage for success next spring. In this episode,
438-Essential Winter Tree Pruning Tips-Encore Presentation
As the growing season winds down, it's time to think ahead to the cold-weather tasks before us, and that includes winter pruning to ensure the health of trees and the safety of the people who live with them. In this encore episode, master a
437-Healing the Earth: From Wasteland to Wonder-Encore Presentation
Encouraging more people to take part in healing the ecosystem begins with raising awareness of both the challenges and the remedies. Basil Camu, shares exactly that in his book, "From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in
436-Inside Sustainable Westport: The Power of Local Action
I recently visited Westport, Connecticut, to deliver a talk hosted by Sustainable Westport, a nonprofit whose mission is to encourage and support "small changes and big commitments toward a healthier, more sustainable future." Because their
435-Start with Soil: The Foundation of Every Garden
No matter how big or small, every garden, whether ornamental or edible, starts with soil. My guest this week, British garden designer and Royal Horticultural Society gold medalist Juliet Sargeant, reveals the hidden power of soil in her new
434-What You'll Find in the 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac, with Editor-in-Chief Carol Connare
The 2026 edition of the annual Old Farmer's Almanac — published continuously since 1792 — recently hit the shelves. Joining me to discuss the latest Almanac and its guiding philosophy is Carol Connare, the 14th editor of the Almanac in its
