String Trellising with Colin McCrate

In episode 123 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hilary Dahl and her husband and business partner, Colin McCrate discuss the practice of string trellising in gardening. Colin, an experienced gardener, explains the benefits and methods of vertical and horizontal string trellising, including the use of hemp and jute twine. They describe how this technique supports various crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and peas, enhancing ease of pruning, harvesting, and plant health. Practical tips and recommendations are provided for managing crops and optimizing garden space using string trellising. SECRET SALE: this February ONLY, we'll be offering EB podcast listener $45 off each Freyr trellis purchased. Use code EBTRELLIS25 at checkout. Discount also applies to Freyr trellis bundles. Limit one code use per customer, but can be used on multiple trellises or bundles in one order.