The Hoe Knows™ Garden Podcast

Early & Cool Weather Flowers

If you patiently and diligently shoveled your way through the winter, you deserve a reward. Choosing some cool weather lovers can give you an early blast of garden fun. We discuss some great, unusual annuals that will give this growing season a jump-start.

Sowing Seeds

Generally, starting flower and vegetable plants from seed is a relatively easy process, although there are some that may prove challenging. If you are just starting out with seeds, be prepared with quality seed, gather any needed equipment, have a light source(s), provide some airflow, do not forget to water, and make sure your growing media is sterile. With those in place, you have a good shot at success.

Choosing Garden Tools

Most dirt diggers love garden tools. They love looking at and trying new ones, and relish finding old, well used tools at auctions or yard sales. Either technique may turn out the perfect tool to user match. If time is taken to know the tools needed and to know the tools wanted, you will know the difference between the two.

Companion Planting

Companion planting centers around the creation of a diverse ecosystem within a given gardening environment – be it large or small. This diversity helps to minimize and repel insects, lessening disease pressures while maximizing production, yield, and taste. Plant species, proximity, and planting density play important roles in the level of success enjoyed. But what goes with what? Let’s talk common garden crops and who they do and do not enjoy as neighbors.