Staying Cool

Growing & Harvesting

In this episode, AmarA discusses the plants that she is starting to keep her planting succession going. She discusses the veggies you can still start now and she talks about tricks for both keeping the weeds down and making your gardens look great! In the super-secret podcast-only section, she talks about preparing for the harvest and the different ways to keep foods for the winter.  Keep Growing [http://www.AmarAjk.com]   |    BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/amaraartist.bsky.social]        Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amarastarjk]

Staying Cool

In this episode, AmarA extolls her listeners to keep cool during the heat wave.  She talks about how she limits gardening to early morning and late evening, mostly checking if the plants need water. She discusses watering plants and how to tell if they are happy. Finally she talks about cleaning all the gardening stuff out of the house for the summer. Don't forget to stay tuned after the first outro theme music for the super-secret podcast-only post-show where AmarA talks about her new adventure growing ginger! Keep Growing [http://www.AmarAjk.com]   |    BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/amaraartist.bsky.social]        Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amarastarjk]

Let it Rain!

In this episode, AmarA recounts how she kind of did feel like an expert talking about gardening with a younger sibling who is just starting in gardening.  She also discusses how she enjoys the rain because it keeps her from the chore of watering her plants.  Finally, she discusses growing garlic and the joy of harvesting (and eating) garlic scapes.  Don't forget to stay tuned after the theme song for the super secret podcast only section! Keep Growing [http://www.AmarAjk.com]   |    BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/amaraartist.bsky.social]        Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amarastarjk]

To Weed or Not to Weed. That is the question.

In this episode, AmarA talks about the joy of weeding around the perennial plants that she lets grow wild. She discusses how gardening wants and needs change over times; and she encourages her listeners to find the gardening style that makes them happy right now.   In the super secret podcast-only after show, AmarA discusses how wildly interesting sweet potatoes are to grow. She also talks about her new adventure growing strawberries and trying to discover how best to over-winter them.  Keep Growing [http://www.AmarAjk.com]   |    BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/amaraartist.bsky.social]        Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amarastarjk]

Basics of putting Plants in Dirt

In this episode, AmarA is unrestricted by the FCC rules she usually has to follow (because her radio station is having technical difficulties, this episode is podcast only) so, she swears a bunch. She also discusses some basics for transferring plants into new spots - be it containers or the ground.  She discusses mulching methods, potting on, and companion planting.  Keep Growing [http://www.AmarAjk.com]   |    BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/amaraartist.bsky.social]        Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/amarastarjk]