Root Crops

Season 1 Episode 3- Root Crops In this episode, we talk to Jess and Anna, Two sisters, One garden in Hawea FlatWe’ll take a look at:Garden tasks this weekGardening by the Moon CalendarTips for growing great carrotsChop and DropBook of the week - Hands in the Dirt: Grow your own Kai - Leah Evans. Publisher Allen & UnwinInstagram account of the week @mrs.evan.gardenGlossary - Dibber - A dibber is a long, stick-like tool used to make holes for seeds and seedlings to make sure they are sufficiently buried in the soil without damage. The width of a dibber will vary and thinner dibbers are best suited to sowing seeds and cuttings, while planting small bulbs requires a thicker tool. They usually have a measure along the side.Widger - A widger is a small, metal instrument shaped like a spatula, It’s used to lift out seedlings and rooted cuttings with minimal damage – it is inserted into the growing medium so it scoops under the delicate roots and pushes them up from below, rather than them being pulled from above. Today's ‘Garden Tea’ recipe - Dandelion Tea recipe on our Instagram page Carrot Pesto - wash carrot tops and dry off a little. Add to blender with olive oil, pine or walnuts, parmesan or vegan cheese and blend - no quantities here - just involve your tastebuds in the process.Carrot skin snack - wash then peel carrots into a bowl, add a splash of olive oil a salt, mix well, place on a baking tray, pop into a warm oven, and crisp - don’t burn! They will store (so I’m told) in an airtight jar, but in my house, they are eaten immediately.You can find us @yourgardencoach_nzhttp://yourgardencoach.nz   Still under construction but we’re working on it.Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz