Grow Your Own Food

Secrets to Controlling Squash Bugs

If I had an arch-nemesis in my vegetable garden, it would be squash bugs. And if you're new to gardening and growing squash for the first time this year (any kind) or you've experienced the struggle, listen in and learn about what's worked (and not worked!) for me. Need to see the pics in the sister post? Here it is! [https://beeandbasil.com/pest-spotlight-squash-bugs] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support [https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support]

Common Sense for Using Stakes in the Garden

I remember when I first started gardening, I questioned ALL THE TIME whether I should stake a plant or not. So in this episode, I'm telling you when the optimal time to stake a plant is, how to do it if it's not the best time so you don't hurt your plants, and finally, several plants I've found from my own experience that can benefit from staking, from time to time. Need to see the sister post? Here it is! [https://beeandbasil.com/tips-for-using-plant-stakes-in-the-vegetable-garden] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support [https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support]

Dealing with Squash Vine Borers

Ugh...if you've got squash vine borers, you've got a serious problem on your hands. In this episode, I'll tell you what they are, how one can take down a whole squash plant by itself, and how to manage them organically. Also, there's lots of great pics in the sister post for this episode, so be sure to check it out [https://beeandbasil.com/squash-vine-borer-infestation]! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support [https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support]

Planting Carrots and Carrot FAQs

You can grow carrots through the entiiiiire growing season. Even into the winter! Here's everything you need to know about the planting process, plus questions about kinds of soil, pests and what to do with carrot tops all answered. Need to see the sister post? I got you [https://beeandbasil.com/how-to-grow-carrots]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support [https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support]

Protecting + Assessing Frost Damage in Seedlings

Frost damage is such a bummer. The best thing you can do? Be prepared to protect against it, and know which plants are worth trying to save...both of which I'm covering in today's episode. If you need to see the pictures in the sister post on Bee + Basil, here it is [https://beeandbasil.com/frost-damage-in-seedlings]! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support [https://anchor.fm/growyourownfood/support]