The Maritime Gardening Podcast (The Maritime Gardening Podcast)
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| 04 Feb 2024 | 143 : Talking Strawberries | 00:51:26 | |
In this episode of the Maritime Gardening Podcast I talk about everything you need to know about growing strawberries: varieties, what to buy, when to plant, how to plant, maintenance, plant needs and propagation. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( ). They offer a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys GET 10% OFF AT THE HUDSON VALLEY SEED COMPANY! If you live in the USA, use my coupon code “maritime10” to get free shipping off any order from the Hudson Valley Seed Company. In addition, all seed orders over $35 will get free shipping (see details). If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts Facebook Page: Music: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | 147: Talking Climate with Richard Zurawski | 01:01:45 | |
In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about climate change - how it has affected agriculture over the last few decades, what to expect in the coming decades, and how this all relates to home gardening. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( ). They offer a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts Facebook Page: Music: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com | |||
| 05 May 2024 | 146 : Talking Garden Snakes with Pete Freckelton | 00:57:45 | |
In this episode I talk about regional garden snakes with serpent educator Pete Freckelton. Based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, “For Pete’s Snakes” offers educational snake events for birthdays, schools, and more! If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( ). They offer a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts Facebook Page: Music: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com | |||
| 18 Jan 2025 | 153 : Talking Nutrient Density with Robert Pavlis | 01:10:44 | |
Are organic vegetables more nutrient dense than conventionally grown vegetables? What about home-grown vs supermarket veg? And what exactly is nutrient density anyway? Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster, Robert Pavlis as a guest to help sort this all out. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds. Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel: "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Music: "pioneers" by | |||
| 01 Sep 2024 | 149 : Talking Soil Food Web Myths with Robert Pavlis | 01:02:29 | |
In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the Soil Food Web, and some myths that have been promoted by some of its proponents. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches numerous gardening courses. Here’s a link to his website: Here’s a link to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Gardenfundamentals1 If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( Veseys offers a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts Facebook Page: Music: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | 148 : Talking Raised-Bed Building Materials with Robert Pavlis | 01:08:47 | |
In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the pros and cons of various material used for building garden boxes. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches numerous gardening courses. Here’s a link to his website: Here’s a link to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Gardenfundamentals1 If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( Veseys offers a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts Facebook Page: Music: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com | |||
| 02 Mar 2024 | 144 : Talking Pruning with Lee Reich | 00:52:40 | |
In this episode I talk to Horticulturist, Soil Scientist, Author and Avid Gardener Lee Reich about pruning. Check out Lee's Books: https://www.leereich.com/books If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast [MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts](https://maritimegardening.com/ "") where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at [https://maritimegardening.substack.com/.](https://maritimegardening.substack.com/ "") Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( [Home | Veseys](http://www.veseys.com/ "") ). They offer a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. **\@veseys** #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys [Home | Veseys](http://www.veseys.com/ "") **GET 10% OFF AT THE HUDSON VALLEY SEED COMPANY!** If you live in the USA, use my **coupon code** “maritime10” to get **free shipping** off any order from the [Hudson Valley Seed Company](https://hudsonvalleyseed.com/ ""). In addition, all seed orders over $35 will get free shipping (see [details](https://hudsonvalleyseed.com/pages/shipping "")). If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". [Outdoors On The Cheap](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-gMLMDmuaJG8-pGSN_KaA "") Podcast: [MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts](https://maritimegardening.com/ "") Facebook Page: [Maritime Gardening](https://facebook.com/maritimegardening "") Music: "pioneers" by[https://Audionautix.com](https://audionautix.com/ "") | |||
| 08 Dec 2024 | 152 : Things to do in December | 00:27:57 | |
The ground is starting the freeze and its almost time to take a break from gardening - but there are still things to do, and in this podcast I talk about them! If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds. Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel: "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Music: "pioneers" by | |||
| 06 Apr 2025 | 155 : A 2025 Gardening Forecast with Richard Zurawski | 00:35:07 | |
In this episode I get some predictions and insights about the 2025 gardening season from Richard Zurawski. Richard Zurawski is a meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, university lecturer, public speaker and media expert and personality. He is the author of the "Book of Maritime Weather" and "The Maritime Book of Climate Change'. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substa.... Check it out :) Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds. Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel: "Outdoors on the Cheap".  / @outdoorsonthecheap Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Facebook Page:  / maritimegardening Music: "pioneers" by https://Audionautix.com | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | 150 : Talking Rain with Richard Zurawski | 00:54:35 | |
In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about Rain and explore the following questions: How does rain form? What kinds of places have more rain than others - and why? What is in rain besides water? How much nitrogen is in rain - and why is there nitrogen in rain? What is acid rain, is it still a problem? What is cloud-seeding? Does the direction of the wind affect rain? How does geography affect rain? Do the old sayings work (e.g. red sky by night, sailor's delight)? If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds. Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys#veseysseeds#growwithveseys www.veseys.com If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel: "Outdoors on the Cheap". / @outdoorsonthecheap Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Facebook Page: / maritimegardening Music: "pioneers" by | |||
| 09 Mar 2025 | 154 : Talking Food Prices with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | 00:48:50 | |
In this episode I talk to Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, lead author of Canada's Food Price Report about the report's most recent findings. Link to the report: https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/re... Link to Sylvain's Podcast: https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/th... If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds. Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel: "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Facebook Page: | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | 151 : Talking Lady Beetles with Ken Johnson | 00:48:55 | |
In this episode I talk to Ken Johnson from the University of Illinois Extension about Asian Lady Beetles, and Lady Beetles in general. Ken Johnson is the Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension. His educational efforts focus on fruit and vegetable production, pest management, and beneficial insects. Through his programming efforts, he aims to increase backyard food production and foster a greater appreciation of insects. He is one of the authors of the "Good Growing" Blog and one of the "Good Growing" Podcast hosts. https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/... https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingpo... Photo Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/asian-lady... If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds. Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube... | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | 145 : Talking Organic with Stefan Sobkowiak | 01:28:04 | |
In this episode I talk to farmer, teacher, biologist, teacher, landscape designer and star of the “Permaculture Orchard” documentary, Stefan Sobkowiak about organic gardening. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :) Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds ( ). They offer a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024. @veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys GET 10% OFF AT THE HUDSON VALLEY SEED COMPANY! If you live in the USA, use my coupon code “maritime10” to get free shipping off any order from the Hudson Valley Seed Company. In addition, all seed orders over $35 will get free shipping (see details). If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap". Podcast: MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts Facebook Page: Music: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com | |||
| 01 Jun 2016 | End of May to Early June Gardening – Episode 005 | 00:33:02 | |
The end of May is a very important time. This is when every plant that cannot withstand frost should go into the ground (give or take a week). I’ll discuss a number of varieties, as well as some strategies that increase the odds of success with certain temperamental vegetables given how variable the climate can … | |||
| 07 Jun 2016 | Beans and Potatoes – Episode 006 | 00:38:55 | |
Before we get into the ‘beans and potatoes’ of this episode, Dave and Greg chat about the growing problem of Ticks and Lyme Disease here in The Maritimes. Greg tells of a recent tick encounter during a fishing trip and Dave refers to two previously produced episodes of his other show, The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, … | |||
| 17 Jun 2016 | Top Ten Easy Things to Grow – Episode 007 | 00:44:15 | |
A season with marginal success can be hard on anyone. If you are new to gardening, you might want to try planting some of the things on this list in your first year, and then branch out and try harder things the following year. There’s nothing wrong with bad results in gardening, it’s just that … | |||
| 21 Jun 2016 | Things to Try That Your Parents Never Grew – Episode 008 | 00:24:39 | |
Many of us get locked into what we are used to planting, and never try new things. In my experience, a garden can be something between a laboratory and a playground. You should always be playing around with new plants and varieties, and comparing results. In this episode I’ll discuss a few things that I’ve … | |||
| 29 Jun 2016 | Raised beds, Are They All They’re Cracked Up To Be? – Episode 009 | 00:23:36 | |
Raised beds seem to be all the rage these days. From community gardens to backyards, they seem to have taken over the landscape as the preferable method for growing vegetables. Well, I’m going to let you in a on a little secret – the plants could care less. It’s not about the lumber, it’s about … | |||
| 06 Jul 2016 | Composting – Episode 010 | 00:30:18 | |
The many benefits of compost in a garden are worth discussing, but more importantly, how to set up a composting system in your backyard that makes sense is even more worthy of discussion. Composting should cost nothing, take minimal effort, and give back huge returns to your garden. In this episode I talk about strategies … | |||
| 12 Jul 2016 | Hodgepodge – Episode 011 | 00:34:24 | |
It’s early July, and the time of year that many might be making the traditional dish “hodgepodge”, so I thought it would make sense to do and episode on a bunch of unrelated topics that have been on my mind recently, that are relevant to this stage of the growing season. I’ll talk about lawn … | |||
| 20 Jul 2016 | Rainy Day Gardening – Episode 012 | 00:27:50 | |
We usually associate rainy days with staying indoors, and either getting caught up on work or household chores, or just taking it easy and watching a movie. I associate rainy days with gardening, and I call them ‘moving days’, because rainy days are ideal for moving and rearranging your plants. In this episode I will … | |||
| 27 Jul 2016 | Perennials – Episode 013 | 00:28:26 | |
Whether it’s fruit trees, berries, rhubarb or herbs, perennials are the plants that just keep giving! In this episode we’ll talk about the numbers, and why it makes so much sense to get your perennials in the ground now. Many perennials all take a number of years to get established such that you can start … | |||
| 03 Aug 2016 | Saving Seeds (Part 1) – Episode 014 | 00:18:00 | |
Imagine if you could buy a steak at a grocery store, and then use that steak to make more steak. Well, with many garden plants, that’s exactly how it works if you know what you are doing and have a little foresight. Saving seeds not only saves you money, it will also give you a … | |||
| 10 Aug 2016 | Saving Seeds (Part 2) – Episode 015 | 00:29:23 | |
Saving seeds continued… How To Save Seeds The right way to save seeds is different for certain kinds of plants, so in order to keep it short, I’ve simply outlined the generalities below. If you want more information, a good online resource is the “International Seed Saving Institute” website. When Are They Ready The leaves … | |||
| 17 Aug 2016 | Tomato – Tamaato – Episode 016 | 00:30:25 | |
You will find few gardeners that do not grow tomatoes each growing season, and many treat this particular plant with extra special care. The entire growing season is spent in anticipation of fresh red tomatoes growing on the vine, destined to be the star of countless salads on the dinner table. In this episode I’ll … | |||
| 25 Aug 2016 | Cold Frames – Waste of Time in Zone 5? – Episode 017 | 00:33:56 | |
There are plenty of gardening books and resources that speak to the merits of cold frames. At least in principle, cold frames can extend your growing season, provide produce in the winter, and give you an early start in the spring. With all that said, based on my experience, in terms of them being a … | |||
| 01 Sep 2016 | Pesky Garden Pests!!! – Episode 018 | 00:38:28 | |
A vegetable garden can be defined as an outdoor area that has been cultivated and planted with plants that taste far better than what typically grows in the wild. Given this definition, is it not totally natural that every herbivore in nature would want to eat the plant in your garden? Pests are a part … | |||
| 08 Sep 2016 | Preserving Pickles, Relishes and Chows the Easy Way – Episode 019 | 00:38:44 | |
My oldest memory of canning involves Mason jars, sterilization, stock pots, time, effort, logistics, division of labour, etc. – basically a big overwhelming production for a few jars of pickles. In this episode I discuss a method of preserving any sort of ‘acidic’ preserve that is very easy to do, and can be scaled down … | |||
| 15 Sep 2016 | Mapping Out Next Year’s Garden – Episode 020 | 00:29:34 | |
Fall is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about next year’s garden. A garden plan is a great way make the most of your gardening space, and the best time to plan next year’s garden is now, because everything that went right and wrong this season is fresh in your mind – so … | |||
| 22 Sep 2016 | No-Till Gardening in Zone 5: Is this a Pipe-Dream or What? – Episode 021 | 00:36:19 | |
The concept of no till gardening has been around since the 70’s, yet few people practice this time saving, and highly productive form of gardening. Outside of its labor saving advantages, and of all the benefits to soil health that it has to offer – at the very least – the potential that this form … | |||
| 30 Sep 2016 | Fall Gardening in Zone 5? – Episode 022 | 00:35:43 | |
Many people view fall as a time of year that symbolizes the end of the gardening season – and to some extent that is true – but it’s also the beginning of next season in many regards, and can also be a time of great activity for a gardener. Here’s a list of things to … | |||
| 08 Oct 2016 | Season 1 Final Episode! | 00:38:52 | |
In this our final episode of season 1, we reflect on the first season of The Maritime Gardening Podcast. Listen as we discuss how the show came to be and learn more about us (Greg and Dave), for example, Greg owns and operates Sun and Soil, a custom organic garden business. We also end the season … | |||
| 01 Dec 2016 | Things To Do With Fall Leaves – Special Episode 024 | 00:27:24 | |
It’s fall and that means that people are putting out bags of leaves on curbs all over the place. What a colossal waste of an extraordinary resource, and a what a great opportunity for you to stock up and hoard this most excellent garden resource! In this episode, Dave and I talk about leaves in … | |||
| 03 May 2016 | Back To Gardening with Greg Auton – Episode 001 | 00:27:33 | |
This is the very first episode of the podcast (season 1). We are kicking things off by discussing the idea of getting back to having a garden, in the manner that was common among many of our parents and grandparents. While we all have busy lives, establishing a garden can be seen as a means … | |||
| 11 May 2016 | Gardening in Late April/Early May – Episode 002 | 00:30:53 | |
We should be into May by this point, so it makes sense to discuss what to plant at this time of year, and my top 5 greens, as this is generally the time to plant them as well. I will also talk a little bit about permaculture, in the event that some people may want … | |||
| 18 May 2016 | Getting Started Gardening – Episode 003 | 00:38:52 | |
Overwhelmed at the prospect of getting started? What are the costs? What tools do I need? I’ll make this as simple as possible: you need a minimum of 5 tools, you need some seeds or transplants, and everything else is free if you know where to look. Topics covered in this episode Choose a spot … | |||
| 25 May 2016 | Magnificent Mulch – Episode 004 | 00:35:10 | |
Because mulching is so central to the practice of permaculture, I thought it would make sense here to talk about how mulch can benefit your garden; what kinds are available (as well as their advantages/disdvantages); and also about weed control. Listen to this episode as we cover all of the following points: Conventional vs Permaculture … | |||
| 15 Feb 2017 | Season 2 Precursor – Episode 025 | 00:22:22 | |
As the 2017 gardening season approaches, Greg and Dave talk about recent developments for the podcast. We review our end of season 1 survey results. We announce our first podcast partner, Kent Building Supplies. Videos produced in the recent months. Available listener support/donations (see donation button in sidebar). Greg speaks to his first ebook that … | |||
| 01 Mar 2017 | 026 : The Economic Impact of Gardening | 00:26:43 | |
The 2017 gardening season is about to begin, and as we all contemplate our plans for next year’s garden, I thought it would be useful to discuss why gardening makes sense from a financial point of view. So much of gardening today seems to be about buying fertilizers, amendments and accoutrements, but I think that … | |||
| 11 Mar 2017 | 027 : Things I Did Wrong Last Year | 00:23:27 | |
It’s March, and this time of year I like to look back on the previous gardening season and reflect on what went wrong the previous year, and I thought that it might be of interest to the listeners to hear a discussion about mistakes, and what can be learned from them. The first of these … | |||
| 19 Mar 2017 | 028 : Sowing the Seeds of Anticipation | 00:19:52 | |
It’s the time of year when gardeners start dreaming about the next garden, imagining how it will be so much better than last year’s garden, and coming up with all manner of fanciful schemes to make that happen. For me, a big part of that process is contemplating what varieties I will plant for the … | |||
| 25 Mar 2017 | 029 : Transplanting Strategies – How To Make It Easy On yourself | 00:30:06 | |
Growing transplants is a great way to jump start your garden each year. Carefully done, it can result in earlier harvests, and an all-around greater yield from your gardening space over the course of a growing season. Another added benefit is that it allows the gardener to get back into gardening months before the soil … | |||
| 01 Apr 2017 | 030 : What Gardening Zone am I in? | 00:27:17 | |
Many gardeners time their planting dates around tables and charts that are based on “plant hardiness zones”. In this episode we discuss how they are determined, how informative they are for planning a garden, and some strategies for working around the limitations that your zone might impose on plant variety options. What Determines a Hardiness … | |||
| 08 Apr 2017 | 031 : Buying Transplants vs Growing Transplants | 00:25:47 | |
One ritual of the Northern gardener is the growing of transplants in spring. For some it means the annual firing up of the improvised grow-op, whereas for others it is signified by the colonization of all the space in every south facing window in the house. In this episode Dave and I talk about all … | |||
| 15 Apr 2017 | 032 : Planning Your Garden | 00:22:11 | |
As you garden becomes larger and more elaborate, it becomes increasingly useful to plan out the space prior to planting each year. While there is software available online for this task, I find it far simpler to just take a picture of my garden from a high point, pop the picture into MS excel (or … | |||
| 22 Apr 2017 | 033 : Build Your Own Herb Garden | 00:27:32 | |
Many gardeners like the idea of having an herb garden, but many of them are hard to grow from seed, and it can be costly to buy them all as transplants. In this episode we discuss strategies for building a good herb garden without spending too much money. Perennial Herbs Perennial herbs, like any perennial, … | |||
| 29 Apr 2017 | 034 : The Prevalence of Perennials in Permaculture | 00:26:14 | |
Permaculture is a method of agriculture that results in gardens that function like natural systems such that they are sustainable over the long term, require minimal labor and inputs, and have a net-positive impact on the ecosystem where they are located. In this episode we talked a little about the concept of ‘efficiency’ in a … | |||
| 06 May 2017 | 035 : The Benefits of Bees | 00:38:02 | |
In the last episode we talk a little about permaculture garden designs, and how they tend to be very efficient from a “calories in/calories out” ration point of view. Well what could be a more efficient way to produce calories and bee keeping? The bees do all the work and you eat half their honey! … | |||
| 13 May 2017 | 036 : Greg’s Early May Garden Update | 00:30:55 | |
In this episode, Greg gives us an update on how his garden is progressing as of Early May. Topics covered are; beets, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, peas, fava beans (windsor beans), kale, swiss chard, chicory, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, onions, spinach, dill, parsley, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cold frames, drip irrigation and more. | |||
| 20 May 2017 | 037 : More Mulch Madness | 00:32:29 | |
In this episode Greg talks about the use of mulches in vegetable gardens. Why Mulches are important -weed control -water retention -fertilization -ideal environment for beneficial organisms -generates compost in your garden Types of mulch: -ramial woodchips -leaves -grass clippings -rotten logs -seaweed -hay -straw -spruce boughs Mulches and permaculture design – Permaculture is about … | |||
| 27 May 2017 | 038 : A Free Irrigation System | 00:27:31 | |
This week we revisited the issue of how important mulches are in a permaculture garden, with a focus on how mulches act as “irrigation systems”. We talked about how employing a mulch copies the successful systems that occur in nature, and how planting at grade (not in a raised bed) also brings the plant closer … | |||
| 03 Jun 2017 | 039 : Time To Get Planting! | 00:33:19 | |
In this episode, Greg talks about how there is little time left in the season to get planting. Topics covered include; wild edibles (dandelions – give it a try), radishes (are they worth it?), early greens (thinning), wild strawberries, key indicators from nature for planting times, wisdom from angling (spring peppers = smelts), red buds on the maple trees begin to … | |||
| 17 Jun 2017 | 040 : Defining Your Garden Beds | 00:43:48 | |
In this episode, Greg talks about various ways to define your garden beds. Vermicompost update – Lots of worms – no smell, totaly works in a garage setting – really not worth the effort IMO, cannot keep up with supply – would need a wall of them to keep up with houshold kitchen waste – … | |||
| 24 Jun 2017 | 041 : The Wonderful World of Kale Pests | 00:37:51 | |
In this episode Greg talks about the main pests that attack brassicas like kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, cabbages, etc., the different varieties of kale and their relative pest resistance, and organically acceptable solutions to those pests. Kale Varieties – Scotch curly kale (most pest resistant) – Lacinato kale (least pest resistant) – Red Russian kale … | |||
| 15 Jul 2017 | 042 : Sand Gardens, Rock borders, and the Ruth Stout Method | 00:33:53 | |
This weeks episode is a recap/discussion about some recent videos Greg shot of his gardening including, Sand Gardens, Rock Borders, and our most “viral” video to date in which Greg plants potatoes using the Ruth Stout Method. | |||
| 29 Jul 2017 | 043 : Ticks and Lyme Disease – The Growing Epidemic | 00:31:55 | |
In this weeks episode Greg and Dave talk about Ticks and the growing epidemic of Lyme Disease. If you spend any amount of time outdoors (yes, even in your garden) here in Atlantic Canada, or even any part of North America or Europe for that matter, be aware of the very real dangers that Ticks … | |||
| 16 Aug 2017 | 044 : Lacto-fermentation | 00:48:58 | |
In this episode Greg and Dave discussed lacto-fermentation, a method of preserving vegetables that predates modern pickling techniques that employ the use of vinegar. Lacto-fermentation uses natural lactic-acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts that are present in the actual vegetables to create an acidic environment that preserves the vegetables, is probiotic, and results in really tasty … | |||
| 26 Aug 2017 | 045 : The Green Thumb | 00:22:32 | |
Is there really such a thing as a “green thumb”? Do gardeners buy into the idea of a “green thumb” to simply pat themselves on the back, or is this something non-gardeners buy into to console themselves? Having a successful garden depends upon many factors such as; soil quality, growing conditions, pests, plant varieties, proper … | |||
| 09 Sep 2017 | 046 : Fall Crops | 00:32:23 | |
Does it make sense to plant “fall crops” if you live somewhere with an early winter, like zone 6 or colder? I think it does, but it also makes sense to broaden your concept of what “fall crops” are. In my garden, I plant Romain lettuce and cilantro in early and mid August, but that’s … | |||
| 23 Sep 2017 | 047 : Defining Permaculture | 00:43:51 | |
In this episode we discuss and try to define the concept of “permaculture”, a term that refers to an approach to agriculture that is fundamentally different than that of conventional approaches, and we focus specifically on the thoughts of the late Bill Mollison (1928-2016), an internationally recognized permaculture writer, teacher and advocate. I refer to … | |||
| 07 Oct 2017 | 048 : Mulling over Mulches | 00:31:48 | |
In this episode we talked about mulches and explored the question of which mulches are best suited to gardening in the North. Order, first to last: Which break down the fastest? Hay Seaweed Grass Leaves Rotten logs Woodchips Which improve soil the most rapidly? Hay Seaweed Grass Leaves Rotten logs Woodchips Which generate the most … | |||
| 21 Oct 2017 | 049 : Growing Degree Days: A Better Way to Understand your Growing Conditions | 00:31:35 | |
“Growing Degree Days” (GDDs) are a measure of heat accumulation that indicates how favorable the growing conditions are in your area. If the number is really high, you can grow anything, if it’s low, there’s some things you just can’t grow. Every plant has a certain number of GDDs it needs to reach maturity. GDDs … | |||
| 04 Nov 2017 | 050 : Odds & Sods | 00:30:18 | |
In this our 50th episode of the podcast, Greg talks about several things to consider this time of year, from easy free sources of mulch that you can find right after Halloween, leaving your root vegetables in the ground until there is some consistent frost, amending your soil, and Dave’s departure from the show. We … | |||
| 23 Nov 2017 | 051 : You Can’t Buy a Garden | 00:29:42 | |
Many garden centers create the perception that a garden is something you can buy and then install on your lawn – like a deck – but unlike a deck, a garden is a living thing. In fact, one cubic foot of healthy soil can contain thousands of organisms, and this kind of soil cannot be … | |||
| 02 Dec 2017 | 052 : Why Saving Seed Garlic Makes Sense | 00:29:39 | |
In this episode I discuss the general theme of the kind of money you can save by growing your own food, and in particular, by saving your own seed garlic, which are one of the more expensive items to buy at garden centers. Using some simple math, I show that over time, the numbers really … | |||
| 16 Dec 2017 | 053 : What Kind of Gardener Are You? | 00:30:40 | |
In this episode I contrast the notion of “hobby gardening” with that “food gardening”. If you are the type of gardener that seems to want to grow a little more every year – you’re a food gardener! If that’s you, listen in and I’ll share some tips for how to get the most out of … | |||
| 04 Jan 2018 | 054 : Winter is here! | 00:30:23 | |
It’s finally the end of another gardening season. I harvested my last kale on December 31, and now it’s time to take a break, and start dreaming about next year. In this episode I tie up a few loose ends to finish out the 2017 season for this podcast, I talk a little bit about … | |||
| 17 Feb 2018 | 055 : Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, or Hybrid? | 00:51:41 | |
Welcome back to the third season of the Maritime Gardening Podcast! It’s February and we gardeners have seeds on our minds, so I thought I would talk about the difference between heirloom seeds, open pollinated seeds, and hybrid seeds, and speak to the relative merits of each. I also have a new sponsor: Vesey’s seeds, … | |||
| 03 Mar 2018 | 056: Growing Transplants Outdoors | 00:43:41 | |
It’s early March and this is the time of year that many gardeners start their transplants, or at least start thinking about transplants. Last year I grew all of my transplants outdoors in coldframes and hoop-houses, and it worked great, so this year I’m doing the same. In this episode I talk about all the … | |||
| 17 Mar 2018 | 057 : It’s OK to Till in Year One | 00:26:53 | |
The “no-till” gardening approach works great, and I practice it in my entire garden. That said, I think there are a good many people, who, in their enthusiasm, take the “no-till” idea to extremes that can result in sub-optimal yields in the first year. In this episode I give my reasons for why I think … | |||
| 31 Mar 2018 | 058 : Some Pests Aren’t Pests | 00:37:19 | |
In this episode I talk about my new sponsor: “Safers Gardening Products” and the coupon code they are offering to all my listeners, a 15% off discount (code = “maritime”) on all Safers and Chemfree brands offered on Woodstreambrands.ca and saferbrand.com (for U.S.A.). I also talk about birds, ants, moles and snakes, and why you should be glad to … | |||
| 14 Apr 2018 | 059 : New Ideas | 00:41:16 | |
One of the things I like most about gardening is how it always seems to be a little bit different each year. Whether that’s the result of seasonal variations, trying new varieties, or trying new techniques, there’s a great deal of anticipation each spring when I get started and can’t wait to see how things … | |||
| 28 Apr 2018 | 060 : Growing Herbs In Cracks, Corners and Edges | 00:26:24 | |
Whether you’re a “foodie”, a phytotherapist (herbal medicine person), or just hate buying things that you could otherwise grow yourself, growing an herb garden is a desirable goal for many. In this episode, I discuss how to grow herbs without a dedicated herb garden bed. With only a handful of exceptions, they may even be … | |||
| 26 May 2018 | 061 : Unfinished Business | 00:20:15 | |
It’s the end of May and I know what many of you are thinking: How am I going to get it all done? In this podcast I share a few thoughts on this aspect of gardening, and how I’m going to deal with it this year! | |||
| 03 Jun 2018 | 062 : Gardening Myths With Robert Pavlis: Part 1 | 00:33:31 | |
This episode is part 1 of my talk with Robert Pavlis, author of the book “Garden Myths”, a book that pit’s his no-nonsense, scientific approach to gardening against many commonly held myths of gardening. In this part of the conversation we talk about myths related to germination, the toxicity of rhubarb, and fertilization. | |||
| 09 Jun 2018 | 063: Gardening Myths With Robert Pavlis: Part 2 | 00:35:59 | |
This episode is part 2 of my talk with Robert Pavlis, author of the book “Garden Myths”, a book that pit’s his no-nonsense, scientific approach to gardening against many commonly held myths of gardening. In this part of the conversation we talk about tomato myths, internet sources of information (and how lousy they can be), … | |||
| 23 Jun 2018 | 064 : Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc | 00:30:49 | |
We all seek to explain our gardening successes and failures to get better results in the future, but our reasoning is not always sound. In this episode I’m going a little outside the gardening world to talk about logic and reasoning, and how to apply some basic logic and scientific method to solving problems in … | |||
| 07 Jul 2018 | 065 : Building Natural Ponds with Robert Pavlis | 00:50:06 | |
In this episode I talk once again with Robert Pavlis about how to build natural ponds; ponds that take care of themselves without any electronic devices, full of happy fish that find their won food. If this is something you’ve always wanted to do, then have a listen. Robert Pavlis is a well-known speaker, and … | |||
| 21 Jul 2018 | 066 : Mulch + Rain = Awesome | 00:25:24 | |
I’ve talked about mulch, and you know water is important, but in this episode I discuss why a good mulch is so important for taking advantage of a good rain. I also give a brief update on how my garden is doing at this point in mid-July. | |||
| 04 Aug 2018 | 067 : Self Sufficiency | 00:26:41 | |
A good deal of the gardening content that you see online today speaks to some notion of self-sufficiency, which one might define as being able to live off one’s own land with minimal external inputs. I find this notion quite intriguing to say the least, and I’d be lying if I were to say that … | |||
| 18 Aug 2018 | 068 : Chemically Speaking with Dr. Joe Schwarcz | 00:40:10 | |
This week we have another new guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz.of McGill University’s “Office for Science and Society”, which is dedicated to demystifying science and separating sense from nonsense. In this episode we talk about whether it’s better to cook kale or eat it raw, about the upcoming legalization if marijuana (cannabis) in Canada, the “grow … | |||
| 01 Sep 2018 | 069 : You Don’t Need a Truck to Have a Garden! | 00:23:52 | |
I sold my pickup truck this past January and I was worried that it might be difficult to maintain my garden without it. Now, at the end of August, I have to say, I don’t miss it at all. You don’t need a truck to maintain a large backyard garden. In this episode I talk … | |||
| 22 Sep 2018 | 070 : Your Garden is a Gym | 00:24:04 | |
I hear many people say that they don’t have time to garden, but I rarely hear people say that they don’t have time to exercise. Here’s the thing: keeping a garden IS exercise; but of course, you get so much more out of gardening than wasting time on a tread mill. Cancel your over-priced, low … | |||
| 06 Oct 2018 | 071 : Things You Shouldn’t Buy, with Robert Pavlis | 00:59:45 | |
This week I have author Robert Pavlis back again to talk about products that are sold in garden centers everywhere, that are utterly useless in the garden and are a total waste of money. Robert Pavlis is the author of the books: “Garden Myths” and “Building Natural Ponds”, and is currently working on his next … | |||
| 20 Oct 2018 | 072 : Lee Reich, The Ever Curious Gardener | 00:30:36 | |
This episode is part one of a two part interview with author and horticulturalist Dr. Lee Reich, where we discuss his new book, “The Ever Curious Gardener”. In particular, we focus on the topic of soil organic matter, and its relation to tillage, fertilization, composting and mulching. If you want to see Lee Reich on … | |||
| 27 Oct 2018 | 073 : Lee Reich, The Ever Curious Gardener, Part 2 | 00:23:16 | |
This episode is part two of my interview with author and horticulturalist Dr. Lee Reich, where we discuss his new book, “The Ever Curious Gardener”. In this part of the interview, we focus on Lee’s concept of “sustainability”, and how he puts it into practice, and we also touch on on question that I had … | |||
| 10 Nov 2018 | 074 : Behind the Ferns, with Dave Doggett | 00:56:20 | |
This is the last airing of the Maritime Gardening Podcast for 2018. So for this, the end of the third season (but not the last!), I thought it would be fun to bring back Dave Doggett, who was here for the very first episode, and was my co-host for the 1st season! In this episode … | |||
| 23 Feb 2019 | 075 : Hybrid vs Heirloom – Controversy or Misunderstanding? | 00:34:20 | |
Hey folks, it’s 2019 and this is the 1st episode of season four of the Maritime Gardening Podcast! In this episode, since it’s the time of year when many of us make our decisions about what seeds we are going to buy and grow in our gardens, I thought it would be fun have a … | |||
| 09 Mar 2019 | 076 : Transplanting Myths and Tips with Robert Pavlis | 00:53:25 | |
In this episode we catch up with author, blogger, teacher, YouTuber and Master Gardener Robert Pavlis! We have a great conversation about transplanting methods and techniques and Robert also talks about his new book: “Gardening Myths Book 2”. If you enjoyed this content, please share this content with like-minded individuals and groups! Also, check out … | |||
| 23 Mar 2019 | 077 : Early Starts – How to Break the Rules and Kick-Start Things in Your Garden | 00:42:14 | |
However long your growing season is, you’d probably like it to be a little longer. In my garden, where I’m challenged each year to get a yield before the frosts begin in the fall, it’s important to get things started as early as possible, especially since I direct-seed just about everything, and don’t like to … | |||
| 06 Apr 2019 | 078 : Weedless Gardening With Lee Reich | 00:41:09 | |
Anyone that’s been following my podcast or YouTube videos knows by now that I don’t till my soil, and as a result, I spend very little time weeding & watering, and no time tilling! In this episode I catch up with former guest Lee Reich and discuss his approach to gardening and his book entitled … | |||
| 20 Apr 2019 | 079 : Why I Love Growing Sunchokes! | 00:32:12 | |
The sunchoke (AKA “Jerusalem artichoke”, “sunroot”, “earth apple”, etc.) – despite it’s lack of an etymologically elegant, or even apropos name – is nonetheless a valuable addition to any garden. Easy to grow; tolerates lousy soil; drought resistant; pest resistant; maintenance free; delicious to eat; and economical to grow!!! My goodness what’s the downside? Well, … | |||
| 05 May 2019 | 080 : Chemicals, Toxins and Pesticides (oh my!) With Dr. Joe Schwarcz | 00:44:26 | |
As an organic gardening enthusiast, I get a lot of questions from viewers and listeners about chemicals, poisons and toxins, so I thought I would do an episode on this topic, and luckily for us, Dr. Joe Schwarcz was kind enough to field all my questions! Have a listen as Dr. Joe educates us about … | |||
| 18 May 2019 | 081 : All About Ticks and Lyme Disease with Dr. Vett Lloyd | 01:02:58 | |
The increase of tick populations and the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses is a growing concern for many gardeners and lovers of the outdoors. Since knowledge is always the best first step in dealing with any problem, I thought it would make sense to talk to a scientist about ticks, so in … | |||
| 01 Jun 2019 | 082 : Pests in a No-Till Garden – Myth vs Reality | 00:47:00 | |
The prospect of an ecologically sustainable organic garden that is presented by the “no-till” or “permaculture” approach to gardening is attractive to gardeners for many reasons: there’s the low cost; the minimal work; the high quality produce; and, the peace of mind that you get from knowing that the way you are growing your food … | |||
| 16 Jun 2019 | 083 : Companion Planting Myths with Robert Pavlis | 00:55:31 | |
Companion planting is a very popular notion among gardeners. It’s exciting to think that the growing of two different plants in close proximity to one another will result in some form of overall net gain; but alas, there’s that sobering voice of science, enlightening us, while simultaneously ruining the party once again. So who better … | |||
| 29 Jun 2019 | 084 : You Don’t Need to Buy Worm Castings! | 00:28:52 | |
Worms castings provide many benefits to soil quality, and this is great for your garden. A quick stroll through any garden center will reveal that they can be bought as a soil amendment for a range of prices – and they are all too high because you don’t need to buy them! Have a listen … | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | 085 : Talking Garlic with Ron Goldy | 01:06:31 | |
The garlic in my garden have sent up their garlic scapes, as I’m sure is the case with many gardens across the country and abroad, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a thorough episode talking about garlic with a garlic expert. Ron Goldy is a Vegetable Production Educator at Michigan … | |||
| 28 Jul 2019 | 086 : Massive Q&A About Sand Pathways | 00:35:01 | |
After years of using wood-chips in the pathways between my garden beds, I switched over to sand pathways two months ago (mid-May 2019). In this podcast I try to answer every question that I have been asked since I made my first video about sand pathways. Have a watch, and let me know if you … | |||
| 11 Aug 2019 | 087 : Talking Fruit Trees with Stefan Sobkowiak | 01:10:59 | |
This week we have a wonderful guest in biologist and educator Stefan Sobkowiak. Stefan’s film, “The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic”, offers an inspiring and informative look at his Permaculture Orchard in SW Quebec. In the film, Stefan shares his experience transforming a conventional apple orchard into an abundance of biodiversity that virtually takes care of … | |||