Sowing History

Ani Thompson
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The history of gardens, seeds and plants, agriculture and more!

  1. 12/24/2024

    1500 Year Old Cave Bean, Farm Planning and Watering Perennials

    What is the 1500 Year Old Cave Bean actually? Also, garden or farm planning update and a quick primer on why its important to water perennials in dry weather.

    1500 Year Old Cave Bean, Farm Planning and Watering Perennials

  2. 11/26/2024

    Are Grandma and Grandpa's Old Seeds Still Good? Scotland Yellow Tomato, Garden Update and Seed Saving Tip

    Every wonder if old seeds are still good? I give a little background on seed biology and how to care for seeds to make them last as long as possible. The variety highlight is the Scottish Yellow Tomato and go down a path of mystery genetics and breeding. A garden update and a seed saving tip round out the podcast.

    Are Grandma and Grandpa's Old Seeds Still Good? Scotland Yellow Tomato, Garden Update and Seed Saving Tip

  3. 10/27/2024

    Maple Sugar, "The Oldest", Giant Musselburgh Leeks, and a Garden Tip

    In this episode I talk about Maple Sugar, the oldest gardens, crops and other cool topics, review the Giant Musselburgh Leek, and a quick reminder to start your winter garden prep now.

    Maple Sugar, "The Oldest", Giant Musselburgh Leeks, and a Garden Tip

  4. 09/30/2024

    What is Heirloom and Open-Pollinated Seed?

    Heirlooms, open-pollinated and hybrid seeds - what is the difference? Also, what I am harvesting in the seed garden, the Stupice Tomato takes center stage in the Variety Highlight, and in the Garden Tip of the Week - how to avoid future weed seeds in your garden.

    What is Heirloom and Open-Pollinated Seed?

  5. 09/23/2024

    The Dish on Spinach

    Spinach is such a versatile and...green vegetable. Did you know it came from modern Iraq and was once known as the "Spanish Vegetable"? Want to be popular at parties with more random spinach facts? This is your podcast then.

    The Dish on Spinach

  6. 09/09/2024

    Big Jim Peppers, Double Red Corn, and Fagiolina del Trasimeno black-eyed peas, oh my...

    Join me as I check out three heirloom or historic varieties growing in my garden, The pride of New Mexico - the Big Jim Pepper, the beautiful Double Red Corn from Oregon, and the historic Itialian Fagiolina del Trasimeno cowpeas

    Big Jim Peppers, Double Red Corn, and Fagiolina del Trasimeno black-eyed peas, oh my...

  7. 09/02/2024

    Greenhouses Hot Houses and Orangeries

    Did you know a Roman Emperor and the need for medicinal cucumbers lead to todays greenhouses? And there is actually a difference between greenhouses and hot houses? Have you heard of an orangery or pinery? Tune in and learn all about these.

    Greenhouses Hot Houses and Orangeries

  8. 08/26/2024

    A Short History of the Kitchen Garden

    Why was the kitchen garden such an important part of our history? Plus a garden tip that is more motivation that an actual tip.

    A Short History of the Kitchen Garden
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The history of gardens, seeds and plants, agriculture and more!

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  • Creator
    Ani Thompson
  • Years Active
    2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Sowing History