Homegrown: Your Backyard Garden Podcast Kathi Rodgers

Nine out of 10 gardeners grow tomatoes, making it the most popular garden vegetable to grow. And there are more than 10,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from. Let’s explore the differences - heirlooms vs hybrid varieties, determinate vs indeterminate growing habits, and the six different sizes and shapes of tomatoes.


Which one is best for you? It depends on what you want to do with your tomatoes - whether you want to add them to a salad, top a burger or sandwich, make sauce, or enjoy a snack fresh from the garden. Let’s dig in!


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Transcript/Related post:
The 6 Kinds of Tomatoes - https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2024/03/determinate-and-indeterminate-tomatoes.html

Hybrid vs Heirloom -  https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2024/04/hybrid-vs-heirloom-tomatoes.html

Related Links:
How to start seeds
Trellis tomatoes
Grow a new tomato plant from a sucker
Why you should grow heirloom seeds 

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Discover seven easy-to-grow cool-season plants ideal for your backyard garden. From vibrant greens to flavorful root vegetables plus a delicious fruit, you'll learn about these easy-to-grow spring vegetables and why it's important that you know how to grow your own food.

Transcript/related post:
7 Easy Cool-Season Vegetables to Plant


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Potatoes are a great way to make ends meet, and you can save even more money by growing them in containers. There are a few things you need to pay attention to though, and we'll discuss them in this episode. Let's dig in!

Transcript/related post:
How to Plant Potatoes in Containers

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What will you grow in your backyard vegetable garden? Choosing what to grow in a garden can be overwhelming with all the choices that are available. These tips will walk you through the steps of how to choose the vegetables and fruits to plant in your backyard garden.

You'll find suggested vegetable varieties for small gardens in Episodes #3 and #5.

Transcript/related post:
7 Tips to Choose What to Plant in a Vegetable Garden

Related Links:
Dirty Dozen listFind your growing season information hereHow to Grow Vegetables and Herbs in a Shady Garden ebookMary's Heirloom Seeds
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Every inch of soil counts in a backyard garden, and raised garden beds can be a game-changer, an efficient solution with many benefits. From soil improvement to better use of your garden space, learn about the advantages of raised garden beds, and about some of the disadvantages too. Let’s dig in!

Transcript/related post:
The Advantages of Raised Garden Beds

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Here are my 8 secrets to growing a successful salad garden in a small space, a flowerbed or in plant pots and containers. You can grow a healthy salad almost anywhere, even if you're short on garden space and have little gardening experience.

Transcript (and free guide to choosing plants for a salad garden):
Grow a Salad Garden in a Small Space

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