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How I decide on the appropriate fruit and nut trees varieties to plant where I am growing. 

This strategy will work wherever you live in the world!

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So what exactly is a Plant Folio? 

On today's show we are talking about how and why I create a plant folio and what that is exactly.

We are also talking about trusted sources of good info.

We are taking gardening to a whole new level!

The USDA Food Composition Database

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In today's episode we are talking about ways to get the BEST deal on plants, seeds, bulbs and trees for your wish list.  

It's time to shop!  Or is it?  Is there such a things as better than free?

Stay tuned.

If you are about to spend money in on plants, seeds, bulbs and trees, you are going to want to hear this first.  

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Today we are talking about your dream list of plants and how to begin to prioritize what, when, why, how, and where.

You know, all those plants you dream of and have in your head, we are putting it all down on paper and learning how to organize and prioritize that list so that you can put first things first. 

www.rareseeds.com
www.seedsavers.org
https://www.willhiteseed.com/
https://edifulgardens.com/

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On today's show, we are talking about soil texture, soil structure, pH, and soil nutrients.

We are wrapping up this mini-series on "Growing Where you are Planted" and I tell you the top three reasons why I don't get a soil test done anymore.

This week we talked about the who, what, when, why, where and how to find out more about growing where you are planted. Including...

* USDA Hardiness Zones
* Average First And Last Frost Dates
* Chilling Hour Requirements
* Microclimates
* And Soil

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On today's show we are talking about identifying micro-climates and how this strategy can be used to extend your growing space and season. 

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On today's show we are talking about the USDA Chilling Hours Map.

This is something you are really going to want to know if you are planning of having fruit trees.

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http://getchill.net/

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Today on The Ediful Gardens Podcast we are continuing the Grow Where You're Planted mini-series and First and Last Frost Dates. 

Talk about trying to hit a moving target!

We are talking about why there is so much conflicting information out there and how to make a more educated decision.

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Dave's Garden will calculate your growing season as well

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In this episode, we are starting off a new mini-series on the basics every gardener should consider in order to give their plants the best chance at life AND the best chance to be productive.

Live long and prosper plants... Live long and prosper.

This week we will be discussing The What, Whys, When, Where and How of:
Day 1 - USDA Hardiness Zones
Day 2 - First and Last Frost Dates
Day 3 - Chilling Hours Maps and Models
Day 4 - Microclimates
Day 5 - Soil Types, Texture, Structure, pH 

AND why I just don't worry about soil testing anymore...  Like at all.  Nada.  Zip.  Zilch.

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On today's show we are wrapping up this mini series on what an establishment guild is and the role it plays in building a food forest. 

We saved the best for last... bringing in the good guys a/k/a beneficial insects.  We are talking about how to hang a welcome sign for the beneficial insects that will protect our precious plants from the bad bugs a/k/a/ pests.