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), growing conditions, and techniques for planting and maintaining strawberry patches. Kate explains the benefits of June bearing, day-neutral, and everbearing strawberries, and offers detailed advice on fertilizing, spacing, and long-term maintenance. She also touches on the importance of consulting local extension services for advice tailored to specific regions.