Improving the health & well-being of individuals & #ecosystems are just a few things that the PA Horticultural Society does. In this podcast episode, Joe Lamp'l & Matt Rader of @PHSgardening talk more about the work they do all over the world. ed.gr/eef5z

When it comes to buying soil for your in-ground or raised garden beds, you have plenty of options & you get what you pay for. In this video, Joe Lamp'l shares how to get the best bang for your buck when buying bagged soil for your garden. ed.gr/ed5mk

This week on The joe gardener Show, Joe Lamp'l talks to #environmental education specialist Dr. Todd Klawinski & his vision for a future where all public schools make environmental literacy part of their mission. ed.gr/eeoeo

What's a great soil input that also helps keep food waste out of landfills? Vermicompost! In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l & Rhonda Sherman - author of The Worm Farmer's Handbook - discuss the benefits of worm castings. Chelsea Green Publishing ed.gr/ee2c5

Worm castings are great for soil & with a #wormbin, you can harvest your own castings for your garden. In this podcast episode, Joe Lamp'l & Rhonda Sherman are back for Part 2 of their discussion & sharing tips for starting a successful #wormbin. ed.gr/efe9k

Brix is a measure of sugar content, & when it comes to plants, the higher the Brix value, the more pest & disease resistant the crop. Joe Lamp'l talks to Brix expert Thomas Dykstra, Ph.D. about the science & significance of Brix for home gardeners. ed.gr/efsir

#Winter is the best time to work on your #garden to get it ready for #spring. In this article, Joe Lamp'l shares 5 things that you can do right now to work on your garden when you can't work in it. ed.gr/efsk0

#Propagating #native #plants from seed in winter is economical & rewarding & it doesn't require any special equipment. In this episode of the #podcast, Joe Lamp'l and Heather McCargo share an encore presentation on her simple methods for #wintersowing. ed.gr/ef0x2

The Japanese art of growing and shaping trees in pots, also known as bonsai, requires patience and practice. In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l and Bjorn Bjorholm, bonsai artist and educator, explain the basics of growing bonsai. ed.gr/egbvg

As we settle into the near year, it's a good time to reflect on the challenges and memorable moments of the previous year in the garden. In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l shares his top 10 takeaways from 2022. ed.gr/egoe8

If you haven't done so already, now is the time to start planning for the growing season. In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l discusses making plans and setting intentions for the 2023 garden. ed.gr/egwjj

#Seedstarting is the perfect cure for #cabinfever, & now (or soon) is the time to get started. In this episode of the #podcast, Joe Lamp'l shares his seed-starting essentials. joegardener.com/podcast/seed-s…

Nematodes are the most abundant animals on earth and many of them provide biological control of insect pests. In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l and Dr. Fatma Kaplan Pheronym explain the science behind nematodes. joegardener.com/podcast/nemato…

Although pests & diseases are inevitable in a vegetable garden, steps can be taken to prevent recurrences. In this episode of the podcast Joe Lamp'l and Susan Mulvihill share insights and methods for problem-solving in your vegetable garden. joegardener.com/podcast/vegeta…

With sub-zero temperatures wreaking havoc on #gardens & #landscapes last December, it's important to take time to assess the damage. In this episode of the podcast Joe Lamp'l & Troy Marden discuss the #polarvortex and the effect it had on plants. joegardener.com/podcast/assess…

#Seedstarting is well underway! In this episode of the joe gardener Show podcast, Joe Lamp'l & frequent guest Craig Lehoullier talk about seed starting methods they're trying this year compared to last year. joegardener.com/podcast/seed-s…

Want to learn how to grow epic #potatoes? The founder of Wood Prairie Family Farm is on the podcast this week with Joe Lamp'l. Jim Gerritsen has grown potatoes on his farm for over 45 years. He shares his tips for growing potatoes successfully. joegardener.com/podcast/how-to…

There are so few wild spaces left, so it’s up to us to foster #biodiversity. In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l & Mary Reynolds - author of We Are the Ark - remind us of the important role we play in restoring our natural world. joegardener.com/podcast/we-are…

Challenges like #pests, #plantdiseases, lack of space, & even inexperience can make gardening seem intimidating. In this encore podcast episode Joe Lamp'l & @AmyMPrentice share tips for overcoming frequently encountered #gardening challenges. joegardener.com/podcast/overco…

As #gardeners, we know #compost is great for the #soil, but the #science behind the benefits of compost is generally not well understood. In this episode of the podcast, Joe Lamp'l and Robert Pavlis shed more light on how #composting works. joegardener.com/podcast/compos…