Growing Wisdom
Dave Epstein
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Growing Wisdom is about horticulture, how to grow your own food, healthy living and nature.
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Apr 7, 2022
Spring Dug Parsnips Are Special With Michael Docter of Winter Moon Farm-Growing Wisdom April 7th 2022
Parsnips might get a bad rap from some, but they are sweet as sugar when harvested at the right time.
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Apr 1, 2022
Gardening In Early April From Vegetables to Perennials and Shrubs-Growing Wisdom April 1st 2022
April is a big gardening month. Take advantage of the cool and damp weather to move, plant and grow!
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Mar 30, 2022
Passover, Gardening and Symbolism-Growing Wisdom March 30th 2022
In this edition of Growing Wisdom I discuss some of the Passover traditions and symbolism with Rabbi Dave Yedid in New York.
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Mar 17, 2022
The Surprising Truth About The Maple Sugar Industry-Growing Wisdom March 17th 2022
In this episode of Growing Wisdom Dave Epstein speaks with Michael Farrell CEO of The Forest Farmers on the state of the maple sugar industry today.
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Jan 10, 2022
Houseplant Appreciation Day-Growing Wisdom January 10th 2022
It's houseplant appreciation day and here are some of my favorite, especially good for low light, plants.
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Nov 5, 2021
How To Grow Sprouts At Home
Today's podcast is sponsored by Clover Food Labs https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/
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Sep 23, 2021
Growing Wisdom-Fall Gardening With Lynne Flodin from Volante Farms
In this episode, I speak with Lynne Flodin who has been at Volante farms for 33 years. She shares her expertise on fall gardening as well as some of the summer failures due to all the rain. We even take a peak into 2022 and some hot new items.
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Jul 23, 2021
Growing Wisdom- Planting and Growing Vegetables In Late Summer
In this episode, I talk about growing vegetables in the last third of summer.
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Jul 9, 2021
Growing Wisdom-Preventing and Managing Tomatoes For Disease
According to Johnny's Selected Seeds Website "Tomatoes are among the world's most cultivated crops, and given proper conditions and regular maintenance, they are relatively easy to grow. They are far from trouble-free, however, being prone to a host of production problems and pathogens, especially when conditions and maintenance are less than ideal.
As prevention is the best medicine, it helps to have some familiarity with the threats that you and your plants may face. To help acquaint you with the most common and damaging problems that may arise we developed this Guide to Common Tomato Pests, Diseases & Physiological Disorders. Many tomato problems closely resemble each other and are continually evolving; therefore, we always recommend seeking professional assistance from your cooperative extension for the definitive identification of disease and pests. This guide will provide a starting point toward understanding some of the most common issues that may arise, and their causes, while also helping you to select varieties resistant to specific diseases."
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Jun 15, 2021
Growing Wisdom-Is It Time To Grow Ornamental Lilies in New England Again?
You might notice an absence of the lily beetle pest as a parasitic wasp continues to spread.
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Jun 1, 2021
Growing Wisdom-Gardening In Early June
Weeding, watering and planting. It is all part of the June garden.
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May 25, 2021
Tips For Being Successful With Growing In Containers And All Around Gardening
In This Episode, I interview Teri Boardman from Volante Farms in Needham, MA about all things gardening. We talk about container gardening and how to get the most out of what you are growing this year.
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May 15, 2021
Growing Wisdom A Gardeners Spring Day
I love gardening and it seems like there is just not enough time in the day to get it all day, but there's always another one tomorrow.
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May 10, 2021
Growing Wisdom: Where Are The Insects
Some thoughts on why I am observing in my lifetime about the decline of insects.
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May 3, 2021
Growing Wisdom-When To Plant Tomatoes, Basil and Other Warm Weather Crops
Planting certain vegetables in spring can end up costing you the plants as they succumb to disease and other issues.
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Apr 27, 2021
Growing Wisdom: How Far Apart Should I Space Vegetables?
Some plants can be spaced much closer together than others. It all depends on the ultimate size of the plant and the amount of light and nutrients it needs.
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Apr 18, 2021
Growing Wisdom-Learning About Plant Fertilziers
Using the right fertilizer for a particular plant is important to help the plant perform its best self.
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Apr 10, 2021
Growing Wisdom Podcast Watering Tips For The Yard
In this episode of Growing Wisdom I provide some tips on how to properly water the different plants growing in your yard including grass, trees, and shrubs.
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Apr 6, 2021
What Can You Plant In The Garden In Early April
Kale, collards, spinach, peas, carrots and more all love the cool weather of early spring.
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Apr 3, 2021
Early Spring Lawn Care
Early spring is a great time to get your lawn into good shape. Weeds can become a problem quickly as the weather warms up. This episode I talk about the difference between perennial weeds and annual ones. I also explore types of preemergent to use on your lawn.
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