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.com/Hop-Growers-Handbook-Sustainable-Small-Scale/dp/1603585559/

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

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, parsnips, beets, lettuce, cilantro, and more late into the season.

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.

After taking phone calls from listeners, Peter gives his advice on how to protect your cabbage from pests.

And don't forget to water your plants often during this hot weather. Try to keep water off the leaves as that can magnify the heat of the sun and keep the soil moist.

Peter takes a call about how to maximize apple yields and gives his tips on how to get the best apples from your apple trees. Then he talks about how to grow mint for tea without having it take over your whole garden.

Peter talks about how to water your garden most effectively. While we enter the hottest months, now is the most important time to make sure you're watering your plants properly.

Peter talks about one of the most frustrating pests that plague gardens, Cutworms, and how to protect your plants from them. And as always Peter takes calls to answer your most pressing garden questions.

It's not too late to get your plants in the ground. The weather has still been a little cold recently and now is still the time to plant. Peter gives some more insight following up from a few weeks ago about planting and keeping those young starts safe...

The number one vegetable grown in gardens nationwide is tomatoes. And with the Memorial day weekend, now is the perfect time to plant. Peter gives some tips on growing tomatoes and some varieties of lettuce and other greens.