The Northern Grower

In this episode of the northern grower podcast our host Erin joins us to talk about growing tomatoes in colder climates. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode of the northern grower podcast our host Erin explores the practice known as Korean Natural Farming. A novel and unique approach to organic gardening and food production, thanks for listening! 

In this episode we join our host Erin while she plants a small kitchen garden in the early spring.

In this episode of the northern grower Erin explores growing corn, squash and beans using the traditional 3 sister growing method. A popular style in north american gardens since before europeans arrived, this companion planting is useful for its organic fertilzer aswell as the free support and shade systems. Thanks for joining us today!

Come join us today on the northern grower with our host Erin, in this episode she explores the potential pitfalls you will encounter due to the upcoming polar vortex or any extreme cold weather really. Examples used in this episode include things like apple trees, goji berry plants and raspberrys. Hopefully this episode finds you in a timely manner and save's you some grief and frost damage in the garden!

In this episode I run through some of my favourite edible perennials to have in the Northern garden. These are generally easy to maintain and have become a staple!

This episode runs through the basics for starting seeds indoors, although with a focus on zone 3, the methods discussed could be applied anywhere.  

In this episode our host Erin takes us through growing garlic in places with shorter growing seasons and harsh winters. The gardeners Erin grows garlic with use techniques not very common in the wider world but extremely effective for cold climate. Come listen with us as we explore these novel ways of growing garlic and as always thanks for listening!

This episode is the second in a two part series on growing fruits in colder parts of the world as always hosted by our educator Erin. With shorter days comes a shorter list of possible fruits but short an be sweet. In part two the focus is on things like the challenges that gardeners and growers face in cold weather as well as the tools and techniques that they can use to manage those problems.

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