The Continuous Vegetable Garden with Charlie Nardozzi

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Garden Gossip" Podcast, we welcome gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi, author of the new book “The Continuous Vegetable Garden” publishing February 3, 2026 (Quarto). With National Seed Swap Day (January 31) around the corner, this timely conversation highlights how seed saving, self-sowing vegetables, and perennial edibles are key to creating a low-effort, high-yield garden that sustains itself season after season.Charlie shares practical, repeatable techniques that reduce the need for constant replanting and indoor seed starting, while extending harvests well beyond summer — even into winter. We talk about soil health, lasagna gardening, growing mushrooms at home, and why letting nature do its thing creates a resilient garden ecosystem.From balcony containers to backyard beds, this episode shows how thoughtful planning, seed sharing, and working with nature can lead to abundant harvests, better flavor, and a deeper connection to the food you grow.Learn more about Charlie Nardozzi: https://www.gardeningwithcharlie.com/ This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Podcast Channels. Explore the Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.