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The Beanstalk : A Podcast for Gardeners
🌱 The Beanstalk is a gardening podcast for everyday growers who want to grow more, learn more, and become a little more self-reliant—one season at a time.
Hosted by John, your neighborhood garden buddy, The Beanstalk takes a friendly, down-to-earth approach to growing your own food and understanding the plants that make our gardens such amazing places. Whether you're planting your very first seed, building a few raised beds in the backyard, experimenting with a greenhouse, or you've been…
Episodes
- The Beanstalk : A Podcast for Gardeners
Episode 76 – The Haunted Harvest – Strange Crops and Halloween Traditions
Episode 76 – The Haunted Harvest – Strange Crops and Halloween Traditions! 🎃🌱 Halloween is almost here, fellow Beans, and we're taking a little detour into the…
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Episode 75 – Artichokes – Prickly, Peculiar and Delicious
Episode 75 – Artichokes – Prickly, Peculiar and Delicious Ever wondered what it would be like to grow your own artichokes? These unusual vegetables might look…
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Episode 74 – Currants – Colorful, Cold-Hardy and Curiously Controversial
Episode 74 – Currants – Colorful, Cold-Hardy and Curiously Controversial! 🌱 Small berries, big flavor, and a surprisingly interesting history! This week on The…
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Episode 73 – Pineapples – Tropical, Tough and Totally Bizarre
Episode 73 – Pineapples – Tropical, Tough and Totally Bizarre 🍍 Pineapples probably aren't the first thing that comes to mind when you picture a backyard…
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Episode 72 – Cabbage – Crunchy, Classic and Surprisingly Complicated
Episode 72 – Cabbage – Crunchy, Classic and Surprisingly Complicated Cabbage might seem like one of the simpler vegetables in the garden, but there’s a whole…
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Episode 71 – Kiwis – Fuzzy, Feisty and Surprisingly Hardy
Episode 71 – Kiwis – Fuzzy, Feisty and Surprisingly Hardy 🥝 When you think of kiwis, chances are you picture those fuzzy little brown fruits sitting in the…
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Episode 70 – Fungi in the Garden – Hidden, Hungry and Incredible
Episode 70 – Fungi in the Garden – Hidden, Hungry and Incredible 🍄 This week on The Beanstalk, we're diving headfirst into the incredible world of garden…
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Episode 69 – Questions & Answers – Growing, Learning and Sharing
Episode 69 – Questions & Answers – Growing, Learning and Sharing 🌱 This week on The Beanstalk, we're turning the microphone over to the fellow Beans for our…
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Episode 68 – Edible Natives – Wild, Useful and Overlooked
Episode 68 – Edible Natives – Wild, Useful and Overlooked This week on The Beanstalk, we're looking beyond the garden rows and exploring some of the edible…
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Episode 67 – Melons – Sweet, Sprawling and Refreshing
Episode 67 – Melons – Sweet, Sprawling and Refreshing Melons are taking over The Beanstalk this week! 🍈 We're digging into cantaloupes, honeydews, muskmelons…
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Episode 66 – Zinnias – Bright, Cheerful and Blooming
Episode 66 – Zinnias – Bright, Cheerful and Blooming This week on The Beanstalk, we're bringing a splash of color to the garden with zinnias! 🌼 Learn how to…
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Episode 65 – Ornamental Flowering Trees – Elegant, Colorful and Timeless
Episode 65 – Ornamental Flowering Trees – Elegant, Colorful and Timeless Spring may only last a few weeks, but ornamental flowering trees can leave memories…
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Episode 64 – Honeysuckle – Fragrant, Colorful and Climbing
Episode 64 – Honeysuckle – Fragrant, Colorful and Climbing This week on The Beanstalk, we're climbing into the fragrant world of honeysuckle! 🌸 Join John as we…
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Episode 63 – Blueberries – Sweet, Hardy and Mighty
Episode 63 – Blueberries – Sweet, Hardy and Mighty This week on The Beanstalk, we're taking a closer look at blueberries! 🫐 We'll cover everything from…
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Episode 62 – Blackberries – Bold, Juicy and Brambly
Episode 62 – Blackberries – Bold, Juicy and Brambly This week on The Beanstalk, we're diving into the sweet and productive world of blackberries! 🌱 From…
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Episode 61 – Raspberries – Sweet, Simple, and Rewarding
Episode 61 – Raspberries – Sweet, Simple, and Rewarding 🍓 The community requested it, and we're kicking off our new listener-inspired episode block with…
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Episode 60 – In-Ground vs Raised Beds vs Containers – The Great Garden Debate
Episode 60 – In-Ground vs Raised Beds vs Containers – The Great Garden Debate In Episode 60 of The Beanstalk, we tackle one of the biggest gardening debates…
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Episode 59 – Peanuts – Peculiar, Productive, and Underground
Episode 59 – Peanuts – Peculiar, Productive, and Underground This week on The Beanstalk, we're digging into one of the strangest crops you can grow: peanuts!…
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Episode 58 – Turnips – Humble, Hardy, and Helpful
Episode 58 – Turnips – Humble, Hardy, and Helpful Turnips might just be the most misunderstood vegetable in the garden, and in this episode of The Beanstalk…
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Episode 57 – Fruit Trees – Patient, Productive, and Rewarding
Episode 57 – Fruit Trees – Patient, Productive, and Rewarding In this episode of The Beanstalk, we're heading into the orchard to explore the world of fruit…
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Episode 56 – Bok Choi – Crisp, Quick, and Versatile
Episode 56 – Bok Choi – Crisp, Quick, and Versatile In this episode of The Beanstalk, we take a deep dive into bok choi, one of the fastest-growing and most…
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Episode 55 – Tea Gardens – Calm, Useful, and Underrated
Episode 55 – Tea Gardens – Calm, Useful, and Underrated In this episode of The Beanstalk, we slow things down and explore the world of tea gardens. 🌱 From mint…
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Episode 54 – Pumpkins – Massive, Mighty, and Misunderstood
Episode 54 – Pumpkins – Massive, Mighty, and Misunderstood In this episode of The Beanstalk, we finally dive deep into pumpkins — from giant sprawling vines to…
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Episode 53 – Cooking Herbs – Flavor, Freshness, and Function
Episode 53 – Cooking Herbs – Flavor, Freshness, and Function In this episode of The Beanstalk, we dive into cooking herbs and how they transform both your…
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Episode 52 – Green Onions – Simple, Sharp, and Reliable
Episode 52 – Green Onions – Simple, Sharp, and Reliable In this episode of The Beanstalk, we dive into green onions — one of the simplest and most reliable…
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Episode 51 – Salad Mixes – Fast, Fresh, and Endless
Episode 51 – Salad Mixes – Fast, Fresh, and Endless In this episode of The Beanstalk, we dig into one of the fastest and most rewarding things you can grow —…
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Episode 50 – Warm Winter – Strange, shifting and stubborn
Episode 50 – Warm Winter – Strange, shifting and stubborn Episode 50 of The Beanstalk dives into what it really means to garden through a winter that doesn’t…
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Episode 49 – Goldenrod – Bright, buzzing and misunderstood
Episode 49 – Goldenrod – Bright, buzzing and misunderstood This week on The Beanstalk, we’re clearing the air about Goldenrod and giving this bright…
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Episode 48 – Blanketflower – Bold, blazing and resilient
Episode 48 – Blanketflower – Bold, blazing and resilient This week on The Beanstalk, we’re diving into Blanketflower, one of the boldest and toughest bloomers…
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Episode 47 – Rabbitbrush – Golden, Gritty, and Glorious
Episode 47 – Rabbitbrush – Golden, Gritty, and Glorious Episode 47 of The Beanstalk is all about rabbitbrush — a golden, drought-tough native that lights up…
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Episode 46 – Globemallow – Fiery, Fearless, and Resilient
Episode 46 – Globemallow – Fiery, Fearless, and Resilient Episode 46 of The Beanstalk is all about globemallow — a fiery, drought-tough native that thrives…
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Episode 45 – Milkweed – Wild, Vital, and Transformative
Episode 45 – Milkweed – Wild, Vital, and Transformative In Episode 45 of The Beanstalk, we’re diving into milkweed and why this bold native plant is essential…
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Episode 44 – Nasturtium – Peppery, Playful, and Powerful
Episode 44 – Nasturtium – Peppery, Playful, and Powerful In this episode of The Beanstalk, we’re digging into nasturtiums — one of the most versatile and…
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Episode 43 – Yarrow – Tough, Timeless, and Useful
Episode 43 – Yarrow – Tough, Timeless, and Useful This week on The Beanstalk, John takes a deep dive into yarrow, a tough, ancient plant that’s been helping…
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Episode 42 – Bee Balm – Bold, Buzzing, and Brilliant
Episode 42 – Bee Balm – Bold, Buzzing, and Brilliant In this episode, John digs into bee balm, a bold native plant that supports pollinators, smells…
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Episode 41 – Utah Daisy - Resilient, Wild and Friendly
Episode 41 – Utah Daisy - Resilient, Wild and Friendly We’re kicking off a special run of flower-focused episodes on The Beanstalk, and this week we’re…
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Episode 40 — Irrigation — Drips, Drops, and Sanity
Episode 40 — Irrigation — Drips, Drops, and Sanity Today we’re diving into the surprisingly deep world of irrigation — from watering cans and hoses all the way…
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Episode 39 — Cauliflower — Creamy, Crinkly and Clever
Episode 39 — Cauliflower — Creamy, Crinkly and Clever Today on The Beanstalk we’re talking cauliflower — the creamy, fractal, surprisingly finicky brassica…
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Episode 38 – Swiss Chard – Colorful, Tough, and Tasty
Episode 38 – Swiss Chard – Colorful, Tough, and Tasty Swiss chard is one of the most reliable and colorful greens you can grow, and in this episode of The…
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Episode 37 – Brussels Sprouts – Cold-Hardy, Sweet and Productive
Episode 37 – Brussels Sprouts – Cold-Hardy, Sweet and Productive Brussel sprouts are one of the most misunderstood crops in the garden, and today on The…
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Episode 36 – New Year, New Growth
Episode 36 – New Year, New Growth A new year always feels like a fresh planting season, and this episode of The Beanstalk is all about new growth in more ways…
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Episode 35 — Lettuce - Fast, Fresh and Forgiving
Episode 35 — Lettuce - Fast, Fresh and Forgiving Lettuce might seem simple, but growing it at home changes everything 🌿 In this episode of The Beanstalk, John…
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Episode 34 – A Gardener’s Christmas - Holiday Plants & Traditions
Episode 34 – A Gardener’s Christmas - Holiday Plants & Traditions Celebrate the season with The Beanstalk in this Christmas special episode! 🎄 John walks…
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Episode 33 — Broccoli - Demanding, Nutritious and Surprisingly Productive
Episode 33 — Broccoli - Demanding, Nutritious and Surprisingly Productive Broccoli might look calm, but it’s a demanding, nutrient-packed powerhouse that keeps…
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Episode 32 — Spinach - Fast, Fearless, and Foolproof
Episode 32 — Spinach - Fast, Fearless, and Foolproof Spinach might be humble, but it’s one of the hardest-working plants in the garden 🌿 In this episode of The…
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Episode 31 – Radishes – Fast, Fiery and Underrated
Episode 31 – Radishes – Fast, Fiery and Underrated Radishes might be small, but they pack a serious punch, and today on The Beanstalk we’re giving them the…
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Episode 30 — Chickens - The Real Garden MVPs
Episode 30 — Chickens - The Real Garden MVPs Today on The Beanstalk, we’re stepping beyond the raised beds and diving straight into the coop for a deep…
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Episode 29 — Beets - Nature’s Sweet Root With a Sassy Attitude
Episode 29 - Beets - Nature’s Sweet Root With a Sassy Attitude In Episode 29 of The Beanstalk, we’re diving into the colorful, earthy, surprisingly sweet world…
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Episode 28 — Sunchokes - Abundant, Resilient, and Infamously Gassy
🌻 Episode 28 — Sunchokes - Abundant, Resilient, and Infamously Gassy Sunchokes are hardy, productive, and… let’s be honest, a little infamous for what they do…
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Episode 27 — Winter Gardening - The Best Time to Plan, Repair, and Grow
Episode 27 — Winter Gardening - The Best Time to Plan, Repair, and Grow 🌱 In this episode, John tackles Winter Gardening—the season of planning and repair!…
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Episode 26 — Sweet Potatoes - Cozy, Comforting, and Perfect for Thanksgiving
The Beanstalk, Episode 26 - Sweet Potatoes (Thanksgiving Special!) Celebrate Thanksgiving with a deep dive into one of the holiday’s favorite crops—sweet…
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Episode 25 — Carrots - Crunchy, Colorful, and Completely Worth Growing
🌱 Episode 25 — Carrots - Crunchy, Colorful, and Completely Worth Growing In this episode, we dig into everything you need to know about growing carrots—soil…
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Episode 24 — Corn - Tall, Sweet, and Traditional
🌽 Episode 24 — Corn - Tall, Sweet, and Traditional Welcome back to The Beanstalk! Today we dive into corn — choosing varieties, planting, block-style…
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Episode 23 – Turmeric - the Golden Spice of Life
🌿 Episode 23 – Turmeric - the Golden Spice of Life Dig into the vibrant world of turmeric — a golden root with incredible flavor, health benefits, and beauty…
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Episode 22 – Peas - The Sweethearts of Spring
🌿 Episode 22 – Peas - The Sweethearts of Spring Welcome back to The Beanstalk! This week we’re diving into the world of peas — those crisp, sweet gems of early…
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Episode 21 – Growing Together - A Thank You from The Beanstalk
Episode 21 – Growing Together - A Thank You from The Beanstalk John shares heartfelt thanks to listeners around the world and reflects on how gardening…
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Episode 20 – Compost - Turning Scraps into Garden Gold
🌿 Episode 20 – Compost: Turning Scraps into Garden Gold Welcome back to The Beanstalk, fellow Beans! 🌱 In today’s episode, we’re digging deep—literally—into…
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Episode 19 - Horseradish – The Root with a Kick!
In this fiery episode of The Beanstalk, John digs deep into one of the boldest and most underrated plants you can grow — horseradish! 🌱🔥 Learn how to plant…
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Episode 18 – When the Garden Floods - Lessons from the Storm
🌿 Episode 18 – When the Garden Floods - Lessons from the Storm Sometimes nature reminds us who’s really in charge. In this special episode, John shares his…
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Episode 17 – Parsley - More Than a Garnish
Parsley may have a reputation as just a plate garnish, but in this episode of The Beanstalk we dig into why it’s so much more. 🌱 Learn how to grow both curly…