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Encyclopedia Botanica
by Hilary Dahl
A weekly podcast about edible gardening.
Episodes
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Growing Strawberries: From Planting to Harvesting
In Episode 124 of the Encyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Hilary discusses how to cultivate strawberries with guest Kate Fessler, a researcher from the University of Minnesota. The podcast covers the differences between cultivated strawberries (Fria X ananassa) and woodland strawberries (Fria vesca),...
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(Re-release) Mastering Potato Planting
Join Hilary as she dive's back into the 2017 episode on growing potatoes! Discover everything from sourcing seed potatoes, planting techniques, and caring for your crops, to harvesting and troubleshooting. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or trying your hand at potatoes for the first time, this...
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Stink Bugs in the home garden with Professor Raupp
Episode 124 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast features a conversation with Professor Emeritus Michael Raupp from the University of Maryland. The discussion centers around stink bugs, identified as a major pest in gardens. Professor Raupp explains the characteristics, life cycle, and origins of...
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(Re-release) Peas with Calvin Lamborn
In this episode of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, guest expert Rod Lamborn discusses the legacy of his father, Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the father of the sugar snap pea. Rod shares anecdotes about his father's pioneering work in pea breeding, specifically the creation and development process of…
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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…
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Growing Tea (Camellia sinensis) with Gavin McFarlane
In episode 122 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, Hilary discusses the cultivation of Camellia sinensis, the tea plant with Gavin McFarlane of Minto Tea Company . They delve into its specific needs such as soil type, irrigation, and ideal growing conditions. Gavin shares the history of Minto…
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Radicchio with Farmer Mary
In episode 121 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast Mary Colombo of Wild Roots Farm in Oregon joins Hilary to discuss growing radicchio. They delve into the complexities and benefits of growing this Italian vegetable. Mary shares her experiences and strategies for growing radicchio, its history,...
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(Re-release) Smart Seed Ordering, Pt. 2
In this episode of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, Hilary and co-host Kellie Phelan discusses practical tips for smart seed ordering to optimize your home garden. Highlights include key considerations for determining the quantity of seeds needed, differences in starting crops from seeds versus...
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(Re-release) Smart Seed Ordering, Pt. 1
Hilary and guest Kelly Phelan discuss the importance of seed ordering in gardening, touching on topics such as the benefits of growing from seed, how to choose seed suppliers, and understanding seed definitions like organic vs. non-organic, open-pollinated vs. hybrid, and heirloom seeds. They…
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Succession Planting with Meg Cowden
In episode 120 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hilary Dahl is joined by Meg Cowden, author of 'Plant Grow, Harvest, Repeat: Growing a Bounty of Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers by Mastering the Art of Succession Planting.' They discuss Meg's background in forestry and natural resource...
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Growing Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage
In episode 119 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hilary Dahl is joined by her husband and business partner, Colin McCrate, to dig into the cultivation of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. They discuss the importance of scientific nomenclature, focusing on Brassica oleraceae, and...
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Oakleaf Papaya and Guava with Kyle Haggerty
In this episode of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, Kyle from Urban Farmstead discusses his experiences growing subtropical plants like oak leaf papaya and various guava varieties in his Sacramento backyard. Kyle shares insights into his zone 9B climate, how he adapts soil for his tropical...
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Rainwater Harvesting with Kevin Espiritu
In Episode 117 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hillary Dahl discusses rainwater harvesting with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening. Kevin details the extensive rainwater harvesting system he installed on his suburban San Diego property. They talk about the importance of capturing…
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Fragrance in the Garden with Stefani Bittner
In episode 116 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hilary Dahl interviews Stefani Bittner, owner of Homestead Design Collective and author, about her latest book, 'The Fragrant Flower Garden.' They discuss the often-overlooked importance of fragrance in gardens, the role of fragrant plants...
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The Food Forward Garden with Christian Douglas
In episode 115 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, host Hilary Dahl interviews Christian Douglas of Christian Douglas Design and the Backyard Farm Co. about his new book, The Food Forward Garden. They discuss Christian's principles of good food forward design. They also discuss integrating...
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(Re-release) Drip Irrigation
In this episode we discuss the benefits and practicalities of installing and using drip irrigation systems in vegetable gardens. We delve into the specifics of drip irrigation, explaining how it delivers water efficiently to the soil, reduces weed pressure, and minimizes water waste. We also…
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(Re-release) Boost Your Vegetable Garden with Compost
Adding organic matter to your garden is crucial for vegetable growing success, and for many gardeners, compost is the most readily available source of organic matter. In this episode we discuss how to use compost as a fall garden amendment to improve and protect your soil over the wet winter months.
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(Re-release) Cover Crops In The Home Garden
Hilary Dahl, host of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, announces a new season featuring guest gardening experts and enthusiasts. While Hilary continues to work on new episodes she'll be re-releasing a few timely fall favorites from the EB Podcast archives. This episode, "Cover Crops In The Home...
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Episode 114: Garden Soil Ecosystems with Jeff Lowenfels
The quality of produce you grow is dependent on the quality of your soil. We are big advocates of doing everything possible to make garden soil the best it can be right from the start, and then working year after year to maintain and improve its quality. In this episode we're joined by award...
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Episode 113: Wood-Framed Raised Beds
In this episode Hilary and Colin answer a listener's questions about wood-framed raised bed construction best practices. Their business, Seattle Urban Farm Company has designed and built hundreds of custom raised bed gardens in the Seattle area, so check out this episode for an inside scoop on…
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Episode 112: High tunnels, Hoophouses and Greenhouses
This week we'll be discussing management techniques for growing in high tunnels, hoophouses and greenhouses! We're thrilled to be joined this week by our good friend and Seattle Urban Farm Co co-founder Brad Halm. Brad is also the co-author of our gardening books, including our most recent "Grow...
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Episode 111: Powdery Mildew
This week on the podcast we're tackling powdery mildew! Colin and Hilary are joined by Jenny Rebecca Glass, Extension Coordinator and Plant Diagnostician for the WSU-Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. Jenny will help us answer your questions about the lifecycle of this common garden...
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Episode 110: Growing Under Cover with Niki Jabbour
In this podcast we chat with special guest Niki Jabbour about techniques for using structures of all sizes in your garden year-round to extend your season, reduce pest pressure, and improve yields. Show notes: Episode 110: Growing Under Cover with Niki Jabbour The Grow More Food Pre-Order Giveaway!
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Episode 109: Cucumbers
Everything you wanted to know about cucumbers but were afraid to ask. We dig into the history of the cucumber, it's botanical curiosities and why you should start succession planting them. The survey…! In order to keep making this podcast, we need your support by taking this quick, 30 second…
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Fall 2021 New Season Preview!
After an extended hiatus, we’re back and ready to bring you some amazing new episodes of the Encyclopedia Botanica Podcast! The survey…! In order to keep making this podcast, we need your support by taking this quick, 30 second survey for our podcast hosting platform. Once we have enough replies…
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Episode 108: Garden Beets with Kellie Phelan
Kellie's back as a special co-host for this last episode of the 2019 season and it's all about growing, harvesting and cooking with beets! Find photos, links to Kellie's business, and more in the show notes for this episode: www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/
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Episode 107: Harvesting For Quality and Production with Colin McCrate
Learning proper harvest timing and technique can help increase yields and ensure you get the best tasting produce from your garden. In this episode, Hilary and Colin talk harvesting methodology. They break down the techniques into five categories to help you make the most of your bounty. Find...
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Episode 106: Vegetable Gardening Wisdom with Kelly Smith Trimble
Hilary and Kelly Smith Trimble discuss Kelly's new book, Vegetable Gardening Wisdom; and share simple words of advice and practical inspiration for getting most out of your vegetable garden! Find photos, links to Kelly's book, and more in the show notes for this episode:...
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Episode 105: Straw Bale Gardening with Craig LeHoullier
Turns out gardening in straw bales might be the least expensive and most effective way to create a season-long container garden! Hilary and Craig LeHoullier discuss what a straw bale garden is and how to set one up! Find photos, links to Craig's projects, and more in the show notes for this...
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Episode 104: Growing Tomatoes (Re-release)
Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable, and for good reason; they're versatile, highly productive, and produce fruits that are far superior to any you can buy at the grocery store. In this episode we'll discuss tips for choosing and the best tomato for your space and needs and…
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Episode 103: Tomatoes with Emma Biggs
Emma Biggs talks with Hilary about the techniques she uses to grow 133 varieties of tomatoes, from seed to harvest, on her family’s urban lot in Toronto, Canada. Find photos, links to Emma's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/
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Episode 102: Edible Garden Design with Stefani Bittner
Stefani Bittner, owner of Homestead Design Collective, talks with Hilary about how to create a beautiful and productive outdoor living space. Find photos, links to Stefani's work, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/
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Episode 101: Container Gardening with Sara Gasbarra
In this episode, Sara and Hilary talk about container gardening. Much of Sara’s work is focused on utilizing unused balcony, patio and rooftop space in very urban environments, so this episode focuses on the unique set of needs and challenges that comes along with growing in more unconventional...
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Episode 100 - Edible Flowers with Rosalind Creasy
Hilary talks with legendary garden writer, Rosalind Creasy about the joys and perils of eating flowers. Find photos, links to Ros's books, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/
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Episode 99: Carrots and Parsnips with Colin McCrate
Hilary and Colin share everything you need to know to grow your best crop of carrots and parsnips yet! Find photos, links to Colin's books, and more in the show notes for this episode: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/
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Episode 98: Backyard Cutting Garden with Kelly Sullivan
Guest Kelly Sullivan of Botanique Flowers, a Seattle-based floral design studio, talks with Hilary about how she turned her 6,000 square foot city lot into a productive flower farm. Find photos, links to Kelly's work, and more in the show notes for this episode:...
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Episode 97: Fruit Trees with Tara Austen Weaver
In this first episode of the 2019 season, Hilary and Tara Austen Weaver discuss planning for, planting and growing fruit trees! Find photos, links to Tara's work, and more in this episode's show notes: http://www.seattleurbanfarmco.com/blog/
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Episode 89: Cauliflower- Rerelease
I've been getting a lot of requests for more crop-specific episodes next season. I love these episodes and would be happy create more if we reach our campaign goal. Remember that everyone who contributes any amount to the 2019 kickstarter campaign will have the opportunity to vote on the topics…
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Mini Q&A Episode + What's in store for the 2019 season!
Hey There! We have an amazing season of the Encyclopedia Botanica Podcast in store for you! Just like last season, Hilary will be joined by a different guest expert each week. We're hosting a Kickstarter campaign to fund this upcoming season of the podcast and we need your support to bring this...
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Episode 96: August Gardening Q + A
Hilary and Colin cover a wide range of listener questions in this late-summer Q+A episode. This is going to be the last regularly scheduled episode of the 2018 season. We're going to take the fall to write, record and produce our best episodes yet! Stay tuned for updates on how you can support…
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Episode 95: Intuitive Cooking with Shannon Douglas, Brassicas Edition
In this episode Shannon Douglas of Honest Magazine and Hilary discuss intuitive cooking tips and techniques for the popular garden brassicas Kale and broccoli. Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Any contribution helps. Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our…
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Episode 94: Tomato Hornworms
Natalie Carver of DC-based edible landscaping company, Love and Carrots, joins Hilary to share her experience with tomato hornworms. In this episode they discuss how to spot hornworms and their damage in the garden, and the best ways to manage them. Your support is what keeps this podcast going!...
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Episode 93: July Slack Q + A
Hilary and Colin chat blueberry care, Brassica pests and the herb chervil in this Q+A episode. Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Any contribution helps. Consider supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group! For more info, check out our Patreon page! Patreon:...
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Episode 92: Hand Pollinating Winter Squash
This week on the podcast Hilary and Stephen Mirsky, of Seed Savers Exchange, discuss how to increase your winter squash yields through hand pollination. Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Consider making a one-time contribution here or supporting us at the $5/month level for access to...
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Episode 91: Basil
Basil is one of those crops that almost everyone wants to grow. It's relatively versatile and it is one of the most productive crops per plant that you can grow in your garden. In this episode Hilary is joined by former Seattle Urban Farm Co. colleague and farmer, Skip Mackintosh to discuss their...
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Episode 90: Intuitive Cooking with Shannon Douglas, Spring Crop Edition
Shannon Douglas of Honest Magazine defines "cooking intuitively" is a style of cooking based on understanding the fundamentals of cooking and paying close attention to your ingredients. In this episode she joins Hilary to discuss some general garden-inspired cooking tips that you can apply to a...
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Episode 89: Cauliflower
We're talking cauliflower! This crop is notoriously difficult to grow compared to other plants in the Brassica oleracea family. In this episode we discuss why and steps you can take to maximize your cauliflower growing success! Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Consider making a...
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Episode 88: Backyard Honeybee Habitat with Mace Vaughn of The Xerces Society
Backyard beekeeping of honeybees is a great way to increase the number of pollinators in your garden, learn about how pollination works and, of course, the hives provide you with your own source of local honey. One thing that is not commonly discussed is that honeybees are not native to North...
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Episode 87: Growing Citrus with Angela Judd
In this episode, Phoenix area based gardener, Angela Judd and Hilary discuss how to grow citrus. Your support is what keeps this podcast going! Consider making a one-time contribution here or supporting us at the $5/month level for access to our Slack group. For more info, check out our Patreon...
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Episode 86: Quinoa
In this episode Mark Macdonald of West Coast Seeds joins Hilary to discuss growing the grain quinoa. While many grains are impractical to grow in a home garden or smaller farm, the dense seed heads on quinoa plants provide high yields in compact spaces and provide a great option to those who…
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A weekly podcast about edible gardening.
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