Ep. 12 - Gardening: You Have Planned. Now Let's Plant! - 2 Gals & Your Garden

Introducing a new 2GH podcast feature - Herb Of The Week. This week's herb is Garlic.

Summary

The conversation between Jamie and Carol covers various topics such as Carol's busy week, health benefits of cranberries, Jamie using leftover vegetables in stir-fry, and her custom flat top grill. They shares tips on saving money by making ghee to store butter and recommends buying cheesecloth from cheese-making product suppliers.

They also discuss the benefits of garlic as a potent antibiotic and how to incorporate it into one's diet.

The hosts discuss gardening tips and starting plants from seeds, including the importance of research, lighting options, and trays. They suggest starting seeds in recycled materials, like paper pots, and giving constant attention to the seedlings. Jamie advises against saturating plants and suggests watering from the bottom instead. They also explain troubleshooting tips for when a batch of seeds doesn't grow and suggest winter sewing for cool season crops. Lastly, they discuss gardening tips, seed planting depth, and the importance of adjusting techniques to fit one's zone and climate.

Jamie suggests using a low-tech method of counting back from the last frost date, as well as using high-tech tools like the SeedTime app.

Jamie advises new gardeners to visit a local nursery and research lighting and equipment options. She also provides tips on starting plants from seeds, emphasizing the importance of moist soil, proper labeling, and fertilizing with fish fertilizer.

Jamie suggests using minimal water and watering from the bottom, thinning the plants, and gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. The article also discusses reasons why seeds may not grow and alternative methods like winter sewing.

#GardenPlanningTips #LowTechGardening #SeedStarting101

Jamie is the gardener of the 2 Gals. She's been doing it for a long time and she's very good at it. In this epsiode, Jamie will explain many of the techniques to begin a successful gardening season... before the real growing season even begins.

Timestamps

• [00:00:00] "Unleashing Your Inner Homesteader"
• [00:00:30] Making Cranberry Juice for Kombucha Mix
• [00:05:32] "Going Back to Our Roots: Why I Use More Lard Than Anything Anymore"
• [00:06:25] Making Caramel from Leftover Whey
• [00:09:14] Making Ghee and Wash or Throw Used Cheesecloth
• [00:14:09] "What is Ghee and How to Use It"
• [00:18:08] Exploring the 'The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine' by Claude Davis, Sr. and Nicole Apelian
• [00:19:35] "Garlic: A Tasty and Beneficial Addition to Your Diet"
• [00:23:42] "Get Creative with Garlic: Ideas for Enjoying This Flavorful Ingredient"
• [00:26:16] "The Power of Garlic as a Natural Antibiotic"
• [00:31:13] The power of food as medicine
• [00:36:25] "Herb of the Week Feature: Garlic"
• [00:38:29] Tips for Starting Your Spring Garden
• [00:43:57] "Trying Out Onion Gardening: Taking a Risk Two Houses Down"
• [00:44:17] "Organize Your Planting Schedule with SeedTime App"
• [00:48:47] Tips for Starting a Seed Garden with Limited Space and Equipment
• [00:54:38] "Optimal Plant Growth Tips"
• [01:01:15] "Tips for Starting and Maintaining a Garden"
• [01:05:59] Adjusting Seedlings to the Elements: The Importance of Hardening Off
• [01:11:12] Winter Sewing with Milk Cartons and Jugs
• [01:15:28] "FindingYour Zone for Success"

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Links mentioned

• SeedTime App
• Cultures For Health

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