Gardening for All! Tips from the Triangle

In this episode, AmarA discusses how her plans for a day off of gardening were dashed by a rainy day.  She was going to talk about a day of gardening, but instead, she delves into the do's and don'ts of creating a pet-friendly garden area. Then she gives a quick overview of succulent propagation. 

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It may be snowing outside, but the seedlings are continuing to grow in the window! AmarA talks about the joyful ten minutes every day she spends focused on her seedlings. She also discusses how container gardens can include trees and bushes as well as flowers and veggies. 

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In this episode, AmarA talks about what she did on the first few nice days of the year.  She goes over a few studies that suggest that getting your hands dirty makes you happy. She discusses why we should leave gardens that we aren't actively working on alone in the spring. She takes listeners through the basics of pruning, and talks about what to do with the off-cuts. 

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In this Episode, AmarA talks about the snowdrops growing by her door, heralding in the spring. She discusses local resources in Broome County for composting. Then she takes listeners through the basics of composting at home including what is compostable, the difference between green and brown material, and a few different methods. 

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In this episode, AmarA talks about some of the unusual places she has found to buy seeds, bulbs, and plants - from the Dollar Tree to the Broome Country Soil and Water Conservation District.  She discusses the value of finding local sources to get plants and knowledge from. Finally she talks about getting her cold frame ready and talks about her own spring seedlings in her western facing window. 

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In this episode, AmarA talks about the joys of snowdrops in particular, and bulbs in general. She discusses growing bulbs in containers and growing daffodils in your lawn. Then she discusses her own seed starting successes and some of the tricks she uses to get her little garden started. 

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In this episode, AmarA talks about how she starts pepper plants. She takes listeners step by step through her process and talks about her individual experience of growing peppers in the past.  She also updates listeners on her experimental project of starting cactus plants from seed!

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In this episode, AmarA takes her listeners on a journey into her own research after finding Cactus seeds at a local shop. She is in wonder at the growing conditions required and brings that wonder to you. She also talks about her new fascination with keyhole gardens, which use composting as the central feature and function. 

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In this episode, AmarA talks about selecting seeds and the best way to start them using the paper towel method. She discusses her new passion for starting cactus plants from seed. 

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In this episode, AmarA talks about creating gardens with winter interest. She discusses how to coax bulbs to bloom early. Finally, she gives a shout out to the monks walking from Texas to Washington D.C. and talks about the wonder of flowers. 

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