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Encyclopedia Botanica

Hilary Dahl
Vegetable Gardening
Cover Cropping
Seattle Urban Farm Company
Sustainable Gardening
Drip Irrigation
Radicchio
Camellia Sinensis
Succession Planting
Compost
Soil Structure
Vegetable Gardens
Gardening
Seed
Urban Gardening
Organic Matter
Water Conservation
Edible Gardening
Oakleaf Papaya
Nitrogen
Soil Health

A weekly podcast about edible gardening.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes140Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In Episode 124 of the Encyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Hilary discusses how to cultivate strawberries with guest Kate Fessler, a researcher from the University of Minnesota. The podcast covers the differences between cultivated strawberries (Fria X ana... more

Join Hilary as she dive's back into the 2017 episode on growing potatoes! Discover everything from sourcing seed potatoes, planting techniques, and caring for your crops, to harvesting and troubleshooting. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or trying... more

Episode 124 of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast features a conversation with Professor Emeritus Michael Raupp from the University of Maryland. The discussion centers around stink bugs, identified as a major pest in gardens. Professor Raupp explains ... more

In this episode of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast, guest expert Rod Lamborn discusses the legacy of his father, Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the father of the sugar snap pea. Rod shares anecdotes about his father's pioneering work in pea breeding, specific... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Fessler
Research staff with the Grape and Enology Program at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Growing Strawberries: From Planting to Harvesting
Michael Raupp
Professor Emeritus of Entomology at University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Stink Bugs in the home garden with Professor Raupp
Rod Lamborn
Son of Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the father of the sugar snap pea
Episode: (Re-release) Peas with Calvin Lamborn
Gavin McFarlane
Owner of Minto Tea Company, an expert in tea cultivation and processing
Minto Tea Company
Episode: Growing Tea (Camellia sinensis) with Gavin McFarlane
Mary Colombo
Owner and operator of Wild Roots Farm, a diversified vegetable farm in Oregon
Wild Roots Farm
Episode: Radicchio with Farmer Mary
Meg Cowden
Author of Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat, and expert in succession planting
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Episode: Succession Planting with Meg Cowden
Kevin Espiritu
Founder of Epic Gardening
Epic Gardening
Episode: Rainwater Harvesting with Kevin Espiritu
Stefani Bittner
Owner of Homestead Design Collective and author of three gardening books
Homestead Design Collective
Episode: Fragrance in the Garden with Stefani Bittner
Christian Douglas
Partner of Christian Douglas Design and the Backyard Farm Co, author of The Food Forward Garden
Christian Douglas Design, Backyard Farm Co
Episode: The Food Forward Garden with Christian Douglas

Host

Hilary Dahl
Host of the podcast and co-owner of Seattle Urban Farm Company, Hilary offers valuable insights into edible gardening from both personal experience and expert interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 339 ratings
  • So incredibly helpful!

    I refer back to the episodes almost every season and can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olivesandwich
    United States2 years ago
  • Hoping for more, loving re listening

    Found this podcast a few years ago, and have listened to all episode multiple times. Would love some new episodes, but I understand ….work and growing families. Thank you so much for this archive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wigglestemgardens
    United States3 years ago
  • Best Gardening Podcast Out There!

    Sadly, I suspect that you’re not making podcasts any more (since it’s been 3 months since the last one) and here I am just now discovering this exceptional podcast! Of course I’m binge listening your entire library. I’m an experienced gardener here in Bothell - NE of Seattle, and I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to listen to a gardening podcast that has so much information and advice for our very unique zone 8 climate. Cool and wet as opposed to the zone 8 that most gardeners think of; cent... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PamintheNW
    United States4 years ago
  • The best northwest gardening in the PNW

    This is a great podcast for people gardening in the northwest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rob riverpass
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Fundamental Gardening Podcast!!!

    This podcast is well done and informative. I listened to a lot of the episodes in real time a couple of years ago and I still come back to it in 2021 as a great garden resource. Just overall good stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gardeners R Us
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback mentions a desire for more diverse episode formats, suggesting that occasional changes could enhance the overall experience.
Listeners find the podcast to be informative and practical, with many appreciating the wealth of knowledge shared by the hosts and their expert guests.
The conversational style is highlighted as engaging and relatable, making gardening accessible for all experience levels.

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Talking Points

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Stink Bugs in the home garden with Professor Raupp
Q: What makes the stink part of a stink bug?
The scent of stink bugs is chemically related to cilantro, and is a defensive mechanism, though not everyone can easily detect it.
Stink Bugs in the home garden with Professor Raupp
Q: Do stink bugs overwinter in unheated garages?
Yes, stink bugs prefer to find protected places to overwinter, such as sheds or garages, where they can reduce their metabolism during winter.
(Re-release) Peas with Calvin Lamborn
Q: What does the future of sugar snap seed look like?
Rod expresses optimism, sharing that they are working with Johnny's Selected Seeds to improve seed purity and availability for growers.
(Re-release) Peas with Calvin Lamborn
Q: Can you tell us about how the sugar snap pea came to be and kind of what happens during that 10-year period in which your father was working to develop the sugar snap pea?
Rod explains that his father first crossed mammoth melting sugar with a rogue shell pea to create the sugar snap pea, focusing on eliminating distortion in peas.
String Trellising with Colin McCrate
Q: How do you string trellis? How does it work?
You need a horizontal support to hold the weight and secure strings to it, either from a greenhouse structure or posts in a garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Encyclopedia Botanica

What is Encyclopedia Botanica about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on edible gardening, this podcast offers listeners a wealth of practical advice and expert knowledge from experienced gardeners and industry professionals. Episodes cover a diverse range of topics, including specific plant cultivation techniques, pest management, soil health, and sustainable practices tailored to various climates. Notably, the discussions often feature expert guests who share valuable insights and methodologies related to gardening, making the content accessible to both novice and seasoned gardeners alike. The show's emphasis on the Pacific Northwest's unique gardening conditions sets it apart, catering specifically to listeners in that region while providing universal gardening wisdom that can benefit any gardener.... more

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Recent guests on Encyclopedia Botanica include:

1. Kate Fessler
2. Michael Raupp
3. Rod Lamborn
4. Gavin McFarlane
5. Mary Colombo
6. Meg Cowden
7. Kevin Espiritu
8. Stefani Bittner

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