The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking & Sharing Food

Today we talk about getting your earth beds and containers ready for growing early spring.The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Cody, a market gardener.  Today we provide an introduction to small scale farming or market gardening. How do you get started!New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newHost & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Follow Gary Pilarchik on Threads: Search The Rusted Garden on ThreadsGuests & CohostsMore information about Erica Jones...Connect with Erica! at https://www.edesiagurl.com/ Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edesiagurl/Interested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

Chiara D'Amore and I coauthored Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden. Today we discuss the book, how we came to write it, and we briefly discuss each chapter. The Book is available at most locations and here at Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Growing-Edible-Landscape-Transform-Outdoor/dp/0760381488/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K2QKOPDB200Z&keywords=growing+an+edible+landscape&qid=1701265758&sprefix=growing+an+edible+landscape%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Cody, a market gardener.  Today we provide an introduction to small scale farming or market gardening. How do you get started!New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newHost & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Follow Gary Pilarchik on Threads: Search The Rusted Garden on ThreadsGuests & CohostsMore information about Chiara D'AmoreConnect with Chiara & The Community Ecology Institute/Freetown Farm at https://www.communityecologyinstitute.org/The Community Ecology Institute & Freetown Farm Instagram https://www.instagram.com/communityecologyinstitute/Follow Chiara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiara.d.amore/Interested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

Fall and late fall is a great time to plant garlic and onions. Erica and I  go over all the basics. Organic fertilizers are great but they arent the same as organic matter. We also talk about what gardens mean to us.The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Cody, a market gardener.  Today we provide an introduction to small scale farming or market gardening. How do you get started!New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newHost & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Follow Gary Pilarchik on Threads: Search The Rusted Garden on ThreadsGuests & CohostsMore information about Erica Jones...Connect with Erica! at https://www.edesiagurl.com/ Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edesiagurl/Interested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Cody, a market gardener.  Today we provide an introduction to small scale farming or market gardening. How do you get started!New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newHost & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Follow Gary Pilarchik on Threads: Search The Rusted Garden on ThreadsGuests & CohostsConnect with Erica Cody...About market gardening support...marketfarmher@proton.meInterested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef.  Today we cover putting garden beds to rest in the fall. We go over basic amending and tucking the beds in for winter slumber. We also cover the basics for making garden soups. How do you get started!New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newHost & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Follow Gary Pilarchik on Threads: Search The Rusted Garden on ThreadsGuests & CohostsMore information about Erica Jones...Connect with Erica! at https://www.edesiagurl.com/ Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edesiagurl/Interested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef.  We talk about the cool crops that can take a frost and event taste better with a frost.  They are perfect for  planting in your fall vegetable garden.New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newHost & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Follow Gary Pilarchik on Threads: Search The Rusted Garden on ThreadsGuests & CohostsMore information about Erica Jones...Connect with Erica! at https://www.edesiagurl.com/ Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edesiagurl/Interested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef. We discuss crops you can plant now in August and September for a fall garden. We cover both warm and cool crops and how they differ.New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Host & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Guests & CohostsMore information about Erica Jones...Connect with Erica! at https://www.edesiagurl.com/ Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edesiagurl/Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newInterested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends. This is the first episode! I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef. We discuss getting started growing food, basic cooking, what to plant in your garden such as garlic, and more!New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Host & CreatorMore information about Gary Pilarchik...The Rusted Garden Journal Blog: https://therustedgarden.blogspot.com/The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDENFollow Gary Pilarchik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/Guests & CohostsMore information about Erica Jones...Connect with Erica! at https://www.edesiagurl.com/ Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edesiagurl/Thanks! How to support...The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/newInterested in advertising or sponsoring a podcast?Contact The Rusted Garden at therustedgarden@gmail.comSupport the show

Come June/July soil temperatures rise creating the right condition for summer crops to really take off and start thriving.  Even the warm crops can get over heated and slow production. We discuss how heat effect garden plants and some ways to manage it. Here's a bit on the event we will be at as discussed in this cast...Join Kim and me in celebrating Freetown Farm's 3rd Birthday.  Visit us at Freetown Farm in Columbia Maryland on June 25th. You can register below  for the morning or afternoon Meet & Greet and 'Garden Talk'.  There will also be time for us to sign books and walk the farm. It is a small ticketed event and there are 10 tickets left. This link is secure and set up for Freetown Farm events: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUyNjg4Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/seed2spoon@seed2spoonInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fromseedtospoon@fromseedtospoonApp Storehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/from-seed-to-spoon/id1312538762?ls=1Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.netor gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show

Gary and CaliKim discuss growing tomatoes and peppers in your vegetable gardens. They provide a comprehensive overview of growing the two most grown vegetables in home gardens. Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.For More Information about From  Seed to Spoon:Websitehttps://www.seedtospoon.netFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/seed2spoon@seed2spoonInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fromseedtospoon@fromseedtospoonApp Storehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/from-seed-to-spoon/id1312538762?ls=1Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.netor gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show

Gary and CaliKim talk with Dale and Carrie Spoonmore,  creators of the app  From Seed to Spoon.  Their gardens are in Oklahoma.  Our conversation today  is about helping decrease the very common anxiety associated with when to seed and plant your vegetables in the garden.  From Seed to Spoon will help you with planting times, frost dates, what to grow, and even how to identify insects (beneficials/pests) with solutions.  The app continues to add resources for gardeners regularly.  They are  also working on an interactive journal called Garden Plus. We also discuss the wellness benefit of gardening. Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.For More Information about From  Seed to Spoon:Websitehttps://www.seedtospoon.netFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/seed2spoon@seed2spoonInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fromseedtospoon@fromseedtospoonApp Storehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/from-seed-to-spoon/id1312538762?ls=1Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.netor gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show

Gary and CaliKim cover garden sprays, pests, diseases and how to use sprays and dusts in your garden. The key to success, is not the products you use, but the prevention routine you establish and follow.Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.netor gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show

Come April/May gardeners may be switching to warm weather crops, still growing cool weather crops or just beginning the cool crop gardening season. Calikim and Gary talk about what they are growing in April, garden projects they are working and general discuss what they focusing on in their gardens.Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.netor gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show

We answer listeners questions and talk about Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. We cover fertilizer basics and how to use them in your garden.Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.netor gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show

Gary and CaliKim discussing timing for starting warm crops, seed starting, and direct sowing. Spring is arriving and both gardens have been planted. They  talk about what they are growing in their gardens,  garden chores in March, and getting ready for spring. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions.We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29Support the show

Gary and CaliKim discuss composting basics. They cover hot composting, cold composting, leaf mold, browns,  greens,  and general ways to bring the 'black gold' to your gardens.. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions.We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29Support the show

Gary and CaliKim discuss  the principle of succession planting and go over timing for starting planting.  They also talk about what they are growing in their garden, seed starting, and other garden chores in February. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions.We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29Support the show

Gary and CaliKim discuss vertical gardening, different ways to build trellises, what crops can be grown vertically,, and cover basic garden design. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions.We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29Support the show

Gary and CaliKim discuss what they are growing in their garden, seed starting, and other garden chores in January. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions.We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29Support the show

Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.com.Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more.Gardening Coast2Coast Website:https://gardeningcoast2coast.netOur YouTube Channels:The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videosCaliKim Home & Garden DIYhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail.comSupport the show