Sow it, Grow it, Cook it

Aug 09 2024

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Are you ready to embark on a delightful journey of cultivating your own fresh ingredients and turning them into delicious meals? Join Sherva and Karen in "Grow it, Sow it, Cook it," the podcast where gardening meets cooking in perfect harmony. In each episode, we explore the fascinating world of gardening, sharing valuable tips on cultivating your own produce. From seed to harvest, we guide you through the joys of growing, then seamlessly transition to the kitchen, offering mouthwatering recipes to make the most of your homegrown treasures. Get ready to discover the joys of gardening, the art of cooking with your harvest, and the joy of nurturing both skills together. Tune in for a delightful blend of gardening wisdom and culinary inspiration!

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Beefsteak Tomato Tasting and Ideas for Cooking our Produce

Aug 09 2024 31 mins

In this episode of our podcast, Sherva and Karen did a beefsteak tomato tasting. They tasted three tomatoes, Vasario, Yellow Bull Heart, and Gigantica Farina, and found some discrepancies in taste. Tomatoes can taste so different depending on when you pick them and how ripe they are. The perfect timing makes a huge difference in taste and texture. Vesario - A dark, smokey black/red

Tomato Extravaganza: A Rainbow Platter of Heirlooms

Aug 02 2024 33 mins

In this episode, the Sherva and Karen dive into a taste test of various heirloom tomato varieties, sharing their insights and preferences. Desta: Sweet and juicy, perfect for BLTAustralian Giant: Bland compared to DestaDomingo: Needed more ripening, better than expectedTrue Black Brandywine: Less impressive than last yearThorburn’s Terracotta: More flavorful this yearAunt Ruby’

Heat Wave Gardening: Tips for Thriving in Extreme Weather

Jul 26 2024 29 mins

Welcome to another insightful episode of our gardening podcast, "Battling Blossom End Rot: Summer Gardening Challenges." In this episode, we dive deep into the trials and triumphs of gardening during the hot summer months, particularly focusing on the common issue of blossom end rot and other heat-related challenges.As gardeners, we know that summer can bring unique hurdles, from s

Making Your Garden a Place Where You Want to Be

Jul 18 2024 33 mins

In this episode we have a tomato taste and talk about creating the kind of atmosphere in your garden where you love to spend time. The best thing for a garden is the presence of the gardener.We tasted Dwarf Awsome, Dwarf Mulatka, Dwarf Metallica, Apricot Zebra, and JerusalemWhatever you do to increase your enjoyment when you spend time in your garden is a good thing. Whether it is

Tomato Taste Test and Getting Ready for the Fall Garden

Jul 09 2024 30 mins

Join us for our 20th episode! We're tasting tomatoes and talking about the Fall garden. That's right, even though we're in the middle of an oppressive heat wave, it's time to start planning what we want to grow in the Fall. It will be here before you know it.So get your seed packets out and a calendar so you can count out the days to harvest and plan accordingly. The Fall is a grea

Creative Cocktails from the Garden

Jun 20 2024 27 mins

Join us as we discuss some creative uses of our garden produce: Cocktails! There are so many fun ideas to use up produce, herbs, flowers, and fruit from the garden. We go over several recipes and methods to inspire your inner barfly. And for the tea-totallers, no worries, there are many ideas for non-alcoholic drinks. Thank you for joining us on another episode of "Grow it, Sow it,

Six Invasive Plants Every Mid-Atlantic Homeowner Should Know

Jun 07 2024 33 mins

In the Mid-Atlantic region, several invasive plant species threaten local ecosystems, gardens, and landscapes. These non-native plants spread quickly, outcompeting native flora and disrupting the natural balance. Homeowners need to recognize and manage these species to maintain a healthy garden.Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a vigorous, climbing vine with fragrant whit

To Pinch or Not to Pinch: It's the Gardener's Prerogative

Jun 01 2024 33 mins

In our 17th episode, we discuss the techniques of pinching and topping. Sometimes people confuse the two. The practice of pinching off flowers in the early stages of growth is meant to force the plant to concentrate energy on green growth, meaning stems, branches, and leaves.The practice of topping is used in a few situations. Topping your tomatoes at the end of the season forces t

Garden Smarter, Not Harder - Interview with a City Gardener

May 24 2024 37 mins

Growing a Garden on a Quarter-Acre City Lot with TrevaIn today's episode, we're talking about "Urban Green Spaces," where we explore innovative ways to create lush, productive gardens in urban environments. Sherva and Karen are thrilled to introduce a special guest, Treva. She’s a seasoned urban gardener with a passion for turning city lots into vibrant, sustainable green spaces.

Homemade Fertilizers for Thriving Gardens

May 18 2024 34 mins

Welcome to today's episode where we get into the topic of homemade fertilizers. Gardening gurus often tout the benefits of store-bought products, but did you know that homemade options can be just as effective? Let's explore some tried-and-true DIY fertilizers that our ancestors used long before commercial alternatives existed.Some of the best homemade fertilizers include eggshell