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There's a lot of "folk wisdom" in gardening...and NOT all of it is true! Learn three myths that you might not know about in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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There's a lot of "folk wisdom" in gardening...and NOT all of it is true! Learn three myths that you might not know about in today's show.

Keep Growing,

Kevin

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Have you ever wondered how to grow peas? Peas are one of those tastes that embodies spring: a little crisp, a little sweet. Knowing how to grow peas means we always have access to that wonderful flavor. But peas have an interesting history, too! Before agriculture was developed by humans, peas were a staple food that hunter-gatherer peoples would forage regularly.​ Interestingly, the Romans believed that fresh peas were poisonous, so they dried all peas before consumption. This was the common practice until a French gardener under the reign of King Louis XIV developed a pea hybrid called petits pois. These smaller, delicious fresh peas exploded in popularity with the king, and thus spread to worldwide appeal. While we think of peas as a vegetable nowadays, biologically the pod is considered a fruit, and the peas themselves are seeds. All peas are considered to be part of the legume family, along with beans and other podded produce. Without further ado, let’s dive into the world of growing Pisum sativum, the pea plant. We’ll go over how to grow peas, what environments are optimal, and even how to store them for eating later! Learn More: How To Grow Peas: Everything You Need To Know (2018 Update) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Have you ever wondered how to grow peas?

Peas are one of those tastes that embodies spring: a little crisp, a little sweet. Knowing how to grow peas means we always have access to that wonderful flavor. But peas have an interesting history, too!

Before agriculture was developed by humans, peas were a staple food that hunter-gatherer peoples would forage regularly.​

Interestingly, the Romans believed that fresh peas were poisonous, so they dried all peas before consumption. This was the common practice until a French gardener under the reign of King Louis XIV developed a pea hybrid called petits pois.

These smaller, delicious fresh peas exploded in popularity with the king, and thus spread to worldwide appeal.

While we think of peas as a vegetable nowadays, biologically the pod is considered a fruit, and the peas themselves are seeds. All peas are considered to be part of the legume family, along with beans and other podded produce.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the world of growing Pisum sativum, the pea plant. We’ll go over how to grow peas, what environments are optimal, and even how to store them for eating later!

Learn More: How To Grow Peas: Everything You Need To Know (2018 Update)

Keep Growing,

Kevin

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When Simon and Garfunkel recorded the song “Scarborough Fair,” they sang about parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. The first thought that goes through my head when I hear this song on the radio is “but what about basil?” I love growing basil! Maybe it took fifth place in Simon and Garfunkel’s lyrical choice, but it’s definitely number one in my book. One of the oldest known herbs, basil has an entertaining background and multiple uses in cuisine and wellness. Not convinced that basil should be a part of your gardening life? Listen on to learn what it is, why you should grow it, and everything you need to know to grow basil successfully. Learn More: Growing Basil: Planting, Cultivating, Harvesting and Storing (2018 Update)
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When Simon and Garfunkel recorded the song “Scarborough Fair,” they sang about parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. The first thought that goes through my head when I hear this song on the radio is “but what about basil?” I love growing basil!

Maybe it took fifth place in Simon and Garfunkel’s lyrical choice, but it’s definitely number one in my book. One of the oldest known herbs, basil has an entertaining background and multiple uses in cuisine and wellness.

Not convinced that basil should be a part of your gardening life? Listen on to learn what it is, why you should grow it, and everything you need to know to grow basil successfully.

Learn More: Growing Basil: Planting, Cultivating, Harvesting and Storing (2018 Update)

Keep Growing,

Kevin

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Asparagus is one of those perennial veggies that takes patience to grow, but once you’ve learned how to grow asparagus, it’s so satisfying! It’s absolutely delicious and is usually one of the first crops to come to harvest in the spring time. Learn More: How To Grow Asparagus: All You Need To Know (2018 Update) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Asparagus is one of those perennial veggies that takes patience to grow, but once you’ve learned how to grow asparagus, it’s so satisfying! It’s absolutely delicious and is usually one of the first crops to come to harvest in the spring time.

Learn More: How To Grow Asparagus: All You Need To Know (2018 Update)

Keep Growing,

Kevin

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Carrots are one of my favorite plants to grow, but I've run into a ton of problems growing them in the past. Here are some of the biggest reasons you're struggling to grow carrots! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Carrots are one of my favorite plants to grow, but I've run into a ton of problems growing them in the past. Here are some of the biggest reasons you're struggling to grow carrots!

Keep Growing,

Kevin

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Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you!

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