Encyclopedia Botanica
Encyclopedia Botanica
Hilary Dahl for Seattle Urban Farm Co.
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So incredibly helpful!
I refer back to the episodes almost every season and can’t wait for more!
Olivesandwich
Hoping for more, loving re listening
Found this podcast a few years ago, and have listened to all episode multiple times. Would love some new episodes, but I understand ….work and growing families. Thank you so much for this archive.
Wigglestemgardens
Best Gardening Podcast Out There!
Sadly, I suspect that you’re not making podcasts any more (since it’s been 3 months since the last one) and here I am just now discovering this exceptional podcast! Of course I’m binge listening your entire library. I’m an experienced gardener here in Bothell - NE of Seattle, and I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to listen to a gardening podcast that has so much information and advice for our very unique zone 8 climate. Cool and wet as opposed to the zone 8 that most gardeners think of; central Texas, Alabama, Louisiana etc. We have almost nothing in common (grow wise) with those areas. I hope, fingers crossed, that you start up this podcast again, I’m deep into my binge now, 2017 episodes, and I’m not looking forward to getting down to the last one. If I could give you a 10 star rating, I would.
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PamintheNW
The best northwest gardening in the PNW
This is a great podcast for people gardening in the northwest.
rob riverpass
Great Fundamental Gardening Podcast!!!
This podcast is well done and informative. I listened to a lot of the episodes in real time a couple of years ago and I still come back to it in 2021 as a great garden resource. Just overall good stuff!
Gardeners R Us
Invaluable for new gardeners
I love this podcast! As a first time gardener I’ve learned so much, and I’ve even been inspired to build two more raised beds. I also bought their book, High Yield Vegetable Gardening, and it’s been a great reference.
amydwt
LOVE it!
Great podcast with lots of practical advice. Even if you do not live in the northwest, this podcast is super helpful.
MarioColumbus
It is really is like an encyclopedia.
This podcast is such a great resource for both seasonal and crop-specific vegetable garden knowledge. It’s thorough, interesting, and practical.
wendylouwho1
Useful information in abundance!
One of the best gardening podcasts I’ve run across! Practical information on how to do many things necessary for a complete garden!
MountainGardenAmma
Garden
I love this podcast. Great down to earth information about gardening in an organized format.
running towards
Easygoing and informative
I love the style of this podcast. It’s full of great information that you can take straight to the garden and implement. The tips will increase your success rate tremendously. I can go back through the episodes and pick a topic that relates to what I’m about to plant and I always learn something I didn’t know before. Even though I’m a master gardener and I have my AA in horticulture, I still have so much to learn. Thank you Seattle Urban Farm Company for sharing your expertise!
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Laurie Ann Mountainlife
Informative but lacking in delivery
First off this podcast is super helpful and informative with bare facts. My only issue is the delivery and style of the podcast. It's clear that one person is asking questions they already know the answer to and then the second person is clearly reading straight from a script. I wish it was more "off the cuff" and genuine conversation rather than it being a scripted session, it lacks authenticity.
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Claire241989
Great for Beginners
I’m brand NEW to gardening, and I am so glad I discovered this podcast. This is a great starting point. I love the straightforward question and answer format. I hope to apply everything I learn this year in my home garden. Thank you!
alliecoy
Addictive and fun!
I’m learning so much and enjoying this podcast way more than I expected! It’s my new obsession and makes me super excited to get out there and try the things I’m learning about. I’m pretty sure I will be referencing a number of these episodes off and on throughout the seasons - there’s great content in the library of episodes and I can’t wait for the next season of podcasts too!
dee_dv
Super helpful!
I’ve taken away so many helpful tips for my garden from this podcast!
Whoomoi
Pacific NW gardening
Fantastic resource - learning tool and motivator. Best listened to whilst pottering in the garden
naki-harri
More crop-specific episodes please!!
I found the show in the second season (I think) when Kellie and Hilary would discuss a single crop: when to plant, how to care for, what pests or diseases to watch out for, when to harvest, etc. They also did a couple episodes on drip irrigation and other gardening equipment which I found super helpful in starting my own garden. Great advice and information and I really liked how Kellie would ask the questions for me as an amateur gardener. The format changed for latest season and while I still enjoy the show, I haven’t found it as helpful for my particular gardening interests.
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T.J. and Cailin
Really helpful
Please keep going!
Poddy boys
One of my favorites, if not my favorite!
I love this podcast! Every minute of every episode is jam packed with great information. I enjoy that they cover Q & As + episodes devoted to one particular plant. Like I said, it’s incredibly informative and I cannot wait to learn more!!!
theoilyoutlaw
Exceptional info & delivery
As a professional veggie gardener, I gobble up garden podcasts. This one is at the very top of my list of favorites because of the quality and detail of the information provided, and the way it’s delivered.
103748201
Great podcast for all gardening levels
I’m the manager for a small farm in Utah. I find this podcast really helpful. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to keep all your crops’ needs straight. This podcast is a nice review for me. Especially because I can listen to it while I’m weeding at work or just taking a bike ride with my dog. Thanks for filling my brain sponge with gardening info!
mariana the trench
Love This Podcast
I found this podcast not too long ago and I have been listening to it any chance I get! Its so so insightful. I have absolutely no help or backround on gardening so its great to hear from people who actually know what they're talking about. Its also the easiest way for me to retain this information because I have 2 small boys and I don’t ever get the chance to sit still. I just bring my phone in my pocket with this playing everywhere I go.
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LGroveroots
I’m hooked!
I’m not a gardening novice, but I am absolutely loving the Encycolpedia Botanica podcast! From new tips and tricks to learning about other gardeners’ favorite varieties, I can’t get enough. Currently binge-listening to these episodes like a mad woman. Keep these awesome gardening podcasts coming!
thegardencavegirl
Best edible garden podcast
I went though several podcasts before finding this one. Hilary is great, and so are the many guests she has had on the show. Very informative, and a great resource for all levels of home gardeners. In addition to the podcast there is a lot of supplemental information available on their blog and instagram. Just search for Seattle Urban Farm Co.
Buradori.j
Exactly what I was looking for
I would call myself an advanced beginner gardner. I started growing vegetables a few years ago. Most years, most of my crops do well, but when they don't, I have no idea why. I was looking for a podcast that was fun to listen to, well-produced and would teach me more about gardeninng. I tried a few different podcasts until I found this one. The hosts are great and the information is detailed, but accesible. I love it.
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k8nk9s
Very informative!
Learning so much from you guys! Thank you!
Belgardenfarm
Want to like it
I really wanted to like this podcast. It's clear that Hilary has a lot of valuable information to share. And I did learn a lot from what she has to say. But the format, with her cohost is just so painful. It sounds like Hilary is reading the information that she shares and then her cohost never has any substantive feedback. All she really says is 'wow, that's so interesting.' I find it so annoying that I can't keep listening to the podcast even though I know there is valuable information to be learned. I wish Hilary would consider a different partner who either knows about gardening and can add to the discussion or who is new to gardening and has useful newbee questions.
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SPReviews90
Great content!
So many helpful tips for my garden!
Suz557
Best gardening podcast out there
I don’t really like podcasts, so to say that I LOVE this podcast is a big deal. As a small farm owner and operator, the best part of my week is when there’s a new Encyclopedia Botanica podcast to listen to during my commute. I’ve learned so much and experienced so much growth and positive change in my garden as a result of the things I’ve learned listening. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Chefschoice
Keep Learning
I love listening and talking about gardening. These are the conversations many of my firends don't want to have with me. But I love listening to even the stuff I know about as there are new perspectives that I keep learning from.
TonyGreenThumb
Friendly and oh-so-helpful advice
As a relatively new gardener, I am so happy that my friend recommended this podcast to me early in the growing season. I love the topics on the show, the occasional guests, and have learned SO much invaluable information from Hilary and Kellie. I also appreciate the friendly attitude of the show, and when the hosts talk about problems they've had or mistakes they've made, because one of the best things about gardening is the learning process!
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Lili230100
I've been wishing for something like this!
I absolutely LOVE gardening, but don't know many other gardeners locally that I can ask questions! When I play this podcast with my phone/listing via headphones as I garden it feels like I am becoming SUCH a better veggie grower!! Thank you so much for creating this, it is great to hear other people obsess about gardening as much as I do and have so much great information! #Love
StrawberryTech
A Safe Haven
My husband and I lost our home in a wildfire almost two years ago and it's been a slow process of rebuilding. I decided in the meantime to really dedicate myself to our garden and there was so much I still wanted/needed to learn. Enter Encyclopedia Botanica!! I can't tell you how fun and accessible you've made this process. I look forward to your episodes every Friday and greet them with a cup of coffee and a notebook. Thank you for being relatable, full of knowledge, and passionate about what you do. I can't tell you what a safe haven my garden has become for me in large part because of your podcast. You've given me the information and motivation I needed to really pursue my passion for growing our own food and I recommend you to friends all the time. Thank you!!
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cmeadoww
Best gardening podcast
Newbie gardener here! I built some garden beds this spring, and I've been binging on this podcast. It's informative and easy to listen to. I don't get lost in the lingo, and the weekly lessons are explained well enough, it's made this planting and harvesting process easier. Two thumbs up!
Nabby25
Inspiring !!
Love to listen to this while working in my orchard, kept inspiring me to expand my gardens and add more veggies all the time! I love that the episodes are seasonal. Very well organized and informative!! Thank you !!!
Peachy 97031
I love this podcast!
I am a new Seattle Gardener (second year) and this podcast is so helpful! I anxiously await each episode each week. I love that they always give examples of their own Seattle gardening because it directly applies to me each week!
ctschirgi
Fantastic Info! Great Format!
A wealth of knowledge with a fun, conversational format. Each episode focuses on a specific topic which makes it helpful to look back through the episodes later! A good length podcast packed with great tips for new and seasoned gardeners alike!
SieRW
EB Rocks!
I look forward to each and every podcast. It's great to just talk gardening! I think of the podcast as an additional garden harvest.
tap529
Amazing content!
My go-to spot for organic vegetable gardening information and truly a pleasure to tune into each week!
the-beet-attitudes
Love this podcast
I discovered this podcast a few months ago and absolute love it. Hillary and Kellie are great hosts - extremely informative and engaging. The information they provide is very easy to understand/follow and helpful.
mslines
Great podcast for gardeners!
I love this podcast. Even though I live in Wyoming with a very short growing season, I learn something from every podcast.
AllisonFleury
Love this podcast
I've learned so much!!! Thank you!
Spalady120
Great Info
This is a great podcast full of useful and timely information. I learn something new with just about every show. Thanks!
SaladaysRVA
So informative!
I find it relaxing to listen to, and have learned so much! I'm a Master Gardner Intern, and this really adds to my knowledge.
mrgirl1
Great info
Love this podcast! Informative and super easy to understand. Organized by plant type - making it easy to go back and reference specific topics - and everything is well timed to the current growing season. Great Q&A episodes sprinkled in, too. Would love a little more information on plant-specific pests and diseases included in segments, in addition to all the great how-to information.
Sp-ero
Fantastic!
I love this show! I listen to a lot of gardening podcasts and this is easily my favorite
KierraKid
Accessible, Knowledgable, and Fun!
Hilary and Kellie are the perfect team for nearly every level gardener out there. They are engaging, knowledable about the chosen subjects, and really approachable for someone like me with just enough gardeing know-how to be dangerous. Every single episode is practical, concise, chock full of helpful tips and gardeneing secrets, and presented in such a generous way. I've listened through the enitre series twice so far while I'm working away in the beds and continue to go back and check reference points in certain episodes. Thanks, ladies!
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mainecolleen
First year gardener
This Is my first year gardening, and this podcast has taught me some gardening basics and has inspired ideas for future seasons. The episodes are very timely. It is great to have gardening information in an audio format so that I can enjoy my new hobby during my commute!
Rae2035
My first successful garden!
Thanks to Hilary and Kellie, my edible garden is thriving for the first time! They've taught me so many simple things like thinning and the importance of soil fertility, that have made all of the difference in my garden this year!
almondkringle
Fun and Most informative gardening podcast to boot!
I am in love with this podcast! I learn something scientific, hear about fun facts, and it's just an overall enjoyable talk about edible gardening. Thank you for making my backyard farming easier hence even more enjoyable!
Lauren Warner
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