In The Grow

Sourcing Seeds

Helloooo Plant People! Join Vikram and me for this episode of In the Grow, in which we discuss ways you can source seeds for your garden for free or for a low cost. We talk about the Lubbock Master Gardener Association and their partnership with Lubbock Public Libraries which resulted in the Sow & Grow Seed Library. You can now get seeds at several library locations: Mahon, Groves, Patterson, and Godeke. Listen in to learn more. 

 

 

Native Texas Plants & Folklore Part 2

Hello Plant People! This week we present to you the second episode of our two-part series on native Texas plants and their First Nations folklore and more. We hope you enjoyed this tangential adventure with us, but we'll be back in two weeks with a show more focused on growing specifically. If you want to share your questions, comments, or stories with Vikram and me, please write to us at inthegrowpod@gmail.com! We hope to hear from you. :)

Native Texas Plants & their First Nations Folklore

Hello Plant People, join Vikram and me as we discuss plants native to Texas and First Nations' legends and practical uses of those plants. We are definitely not experts in this area but thought this would be a great topic to explore. If you have more information about this topic please write to us at inthegrowpod@gmail.com

In the Grow - Happy Holiday Plants, Y‘all

Hey there Plant People! Join Vikram and me as we talk fun facts about common holiday plants like Christmas Cactus, Poinsettia, Mistletoe, and Holly! Grab your Elf and Santa hats, pop 'em on your heads and listen in! 

 

In the Grow - Winter Crops & Extending the Growing Season

Hey there Plant People and Growers! If you were thinking you missed your window for winter planting, don't worry! We haven't planted our winter crops yet either, and we'll tell you why that's okay. On this episode of In the Grow, Vikram and I talk about crops you can plant to survive this winter season as well as small builds, like cold frames, that can help extend your growing season by protecting your crops through inclement cold weather. Dig in and enjoy!

In the Grow - Preserving Your Crops and Food

In this episode of In the Grow, Vikram and I discuss various ways that you can preserve your crops, extending what you have over a longer period. We aren't experts, but we have a couple of ideas that are absolute gems. Listen in to learn more! 

Don‘t Call it a Bug! with Dr. Deborah Landau

For this episode of In the Grow, Vikram and I sit down and have a discussion with Dr. Deborah Landau about insects and various creepy crawlers that we often see in our yards and gardens. Listen in to learn more about ants, aphids, spiders, and more!

ITG Vikram and Rachel on Gourds

Hello Plant folks, it's pumpkin season! Vikram and I get a little off our gourds, but you'll have fun and learn some interesting facts about gourds. Join us for the episode of In the Grow in which we talk about what is a gourd? *Spoilers* Squash and pumpkins are gourds. Listen in to learn more!

ITG Fall Planting

Hello Plant folks! It's the start of the fall semester and for those of us associated with schools or universities your brain might be a little... "mushy" to quote Plant Jeeves. But, it is fall and that means time for planting! Join Vikram and me for this episode, in which we get off on a few tangents but mainly give ideas on plants that are good for fall and tips on how to grow them. 

In the Grow - Ecological Impact of Your Garden: Conversation with Dr. Deborah Landau

Hello Plant People! Join me and Dr. Vikram Baliga for this episode of In the Grow in which we sit down and talk with Dr. Deborah Landau, Maryland-based ecologist for the Nature Conservancy. We talk about how you can make a big impact on your immediate environment through what you grow and what you leave in your garden. Listen in to learn more!

 

To learn more about the Nature Conservancy visit http://nature.org