In the Garden

In the Garden


Latest Episodes

Plant for the Cold
May 11, 2020

With the cold weather we're having right now, it's more important than ever to plant things that can handle this early season cold. Things like rhubarb, spinach, and arugala can thrive despite the cold. When things warm up,

Garden Planning
May 04, 2020

If you want your garden to be able to keep your panty stocked for the year with delicious produce, you'll need to do some planning. Think about how much produce your family would eat in a year. Then think about how you can get that amount of produce ou...

The Garden as a Grocery Store
April 27, 2020

At a time when grocery stores are seeing some shortages and people are encouraged to stay home, the garden is a great place to look to fill out your produce needs. Peter goes over the garden basics to kick off another growing season and another season ...

Keep on Planting
September 16, 2019

Just because we're in September, doesn't mean the growing season is over. When something comes out of the garden, something else can go in. Peter gives his advice on what you can grow this time of year.

John Hayden from The Farm Between
September 09, 2019

Peter interviews John Hayden, owner of The Farm Between in Jefferson, VT.  He and his wife Nancy wrote the new book "Farming on the Wild Side: The Evolution of a Regenerative Organic Farm and Nursery."

Getting Ready for Harvest
September 03, 2019

With the advent of the Labor Day weekend, the summer growing season begins to come to a close. There are things you can do to maximize the output of your plants in this time and ways to preserve your harvest through the winter.

Growing Hops with Dietrich Gehring and Laura Ten Eyck
August 26, 2019

Dietrich Gehring and Laura Ten Eyck join Peter to discuss their book, "The Hop Grower's Handbook" and how you can get started growing hops at home. Buy "The Hop Grower's Handbook" here: https://www.amazon.

Organic vs. Conventional
August 19, 2019

Peter and Joel talk about the environmental benefits of organic materials both in the garden and on the farm.

Second Crops
August 19, 2019

It may be August, but that doesn't mean you can't plant some delicious produce. And with the hot summer we have had, it may be a great August to plant with temperatures expected to keep trending warm. You can still grow certain types of peas, carrots,

Harvesting Zucchini and Squash
July 29, 2019

Wondering when to pick your zucchini and squash? Peter tells you when the ideal time to harvest is and how to keep your zucchini and squash plants producing as much as possible. And a bonus tip, what to do when you get a huge zucchini that's overripe.