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

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

The Homestead Podcast vor 3 Jahren

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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...