Why Grow THIS, When You Can Grow THAT
Who wouldn't want to grow something like purple sugar magnolia peas, cape gooseberries, cucamelons, or dragon's egg? These unusual and heirloom varieties of vegetables add an element of fun in the garden and flavor to the table. Plus, they make our veggie gardens more magical...especially if we have kiddos.
So let's change what we grow this year and dive into the HUGE variety of tasty, exotic looking vegetables that honestly take very little effort.
Host Theresa Loe invited Niki Jabbour, author of Veggie Garden Remix, to share her tips on getting experimental with our vegetable varieties this year.
You will learn: Why amaranth beautifies your garden while expanding your flavors Which undervalued plant tastes like pineapple with a hint of vanilla Why French gold, dragon's tongue and red swan beans are all "must haves" How Sugar Magnolia has a purple pod, green peas and tastes amazing When to pick a loofah gourd and how to cook it (yes, they're edible!) How hand-pollinating will guarantee a more bountiful harvest Which varieties are so beautiful, they are Instagram worthyAs always, you can get all the links mentioned and more free resources at www.LivingHomegrown.com/133 including Theresa's Favorite Seed Sources PDF, a full transcript and Theresa's handy guide for garden/food experts looking to create online courses.
LH 112: Yes, Miniature Gardening is REAL Gardening
LH 111: Gardening for Community
LH 110: Beautiful Backyard Bouquets with Herbs and Other Edibles
LH 109: Fermenting Mild to Spicy Hot Condiments
LH 108: Massive Change - Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Garden
LH 107: Making Wildcrafted Cocktails at Home
LH 106: Preserving with Dry Storage and Dehydration
LH 105: Summer Canning Q & A
LH 104: Gardening for the Monarch Butterfly
LH 103: Growing Uncommon Fruits in Your Backyard
LH 102: Transitions - Lessons Learned From Moving a Garden
LH 101: Organic Gardening Q & A
LH 100: Setting Mid-Year Farm Fresh Goals
LH 99: Making the Leap from City Life to Lavender Farmer
LH 98: The Real Dirt Behind Garden Book Publishing - How a book is born
LH 97: How to Grow The Best Blueberries at Home
LH 96: Secrets to Living Farm Fresh
LH 95: How to Grow, Harvest and Arrange Organic Flowers Like a Pro
LH 94: The Magic of Mason Bees - High Yields in Small Gardens
LH 93: Common Garden Plants That You Can Eat
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