Planting seeds directly in the garden can sometimes be risky.    When you start seeds indoors under optimal conditions you reduce risk.    Stephen gives you simple indoor seed starting tips.    Listen and then read this complete Seed Starting Guide. Also visit the Index and type in "Seed Starting" to find seed starting tips for 80 different vegetables and herbs.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: 01:53 - Container Selection and Preparation 02:54 - Sowing Seeds and Providing Optimal Conditions 03:58 - Temperature and Light Requirements 04:53 - Watering Techniques 07:22 - Post-Transplant Care 08:23 - Timing and Ideal Plant Size   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a different crop rather than the same crop in the same place season-after-season.    Crop rotation can renew your garden soil and give you crops the best soil and nutrients for a bountiful harvest.    Stephen gives you crop rotation basics. Rotate crops for the best garden.    Get more crop rotation Crop Rotation in the Small Vegetable Garden. Also, visit the Harvest to Table Index and type in the crop you want to grow and harvest.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: (02:03)Ways to Implement Crop Rotation  (05:09)Specific Crops and Rotation Examples  (08:48)Crop Rotation in Small Gardens  (09:36)Interplanting and Soil Building  (10:33) "The Vegetable Garden Growers Guide" and "The Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner."   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast  

Which crops can you grow in the cool time of the year, and which grow best in the warm time of the year?    Which crops live in the garden for a long time, and which are short stayers in the garden?    Which crops are best for beginning gardeners?    Answers to these questions will help you plan your growing season. Stephen gives you simple tips to prepare for the growing season.    You'll want to check out these guides: Vegetable Garden Growing Season and Cool-Season Vegetable Varieties and Know Your Warm-Season Vegetables. Also visit the Index and type in the crop you want to grow and harvest.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: (01:56 )Warm and Cool Season Crops (04:08 ) Ideal Crops for Beginners (06:09 )Short and Long Staying Crops (09:54 ) Importance of knowing your crop timelines    Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast

Planning your growing season? Learn when to sow seeds indoors and when to transplant seedlings into the garden.    Use these tips to fill in your garden calendar and plan your spring and summer planting. Listen and then print out this guide: Vegetable Garden Calendar and Map.    Also visit the Index and type in the crop you want to grow and harvest; our crop guides will give you planting dates for the growing season.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: 01:53 - The Average Date of Last Frost 04:03 - Suggested Crop Planting and Harvest Times 08:10 - Reference to Stephen Albert's Books   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast  

A garden calendar can make your garden year much easier. Record important dates early in the season – when you plant and when you expect to harvest; everything else will fall in place.    Stephen gives you simple tips to set up your garden calendar and planting map.    Listen and then print out this guide: Vegetable Garden Calendar and Map. Also visit the Index and type in the crop you want to grow and harvest; get planting, days to maturity, and harvest notes.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: (01:54)  Tips for Keeping a Garden Calendar (03:44) Vegetable Garden Map (05:43)  Detailed Calendar Entries  (07:23)  Pest and Disease Control (10:17 )  Frost and Freeze Dates Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast  

Did you plant broccoli, chard, lettuce, peas or other cool season crops in late summer? Your harvest will be ready soon.    When should these crops come out of the garden? Stephen gives you winter harvest tips. Get these tips before the first hard freeze.    Get harvest tips for all your crops at the Harvest Index at Harvesttotable.com.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: (00:35)  Understanding the No-Grow Period (01:55)   Winter Harvest Crops  (03:08)  Specifics for Winter Harvest (05:59)  Protecting Winter Crops  (06:58)  Optimal Harvesting Times   (08:11)  Snow-Resistant Crops   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast

Early winter is the best time to prepare for planting your spring vegetable garden.Learn how you can prepare your planting beds for spring planting. Stephen gives you simple tips to prepare the soil for next season. Get garden prep and vegetable grow at Harvesttotable.com. Read the Vegetable Garden Soil Guide and Organic Fertilizers and Soil Amendments. Also visit the Index and type in the crop you want to grow and harvest.  You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights: (02:13)   Soil Testing in Early Winter (04:12)   Winter Mulching for Planting Beds (06:52 )  Overwintering Container Plants (09:36)   Composting Tips for Winter   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast  

Learn how you can grow vegetables indoors this winter—including tomatoes. Stephen gives you simple tips to quickly grow tasty greens and other vegetables indoors.    Get more tips on winter vegetable gardening at How to Grow a Winter Vegetable Garden and How to Grow Herbs Indoors in Winter. Also visit the Index and type in the crop you want to grow and harvest.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower's Guide, Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower's Answer Book.    Highlights:   (00:47)  Growing Garden Crest Indoors (03:00)  Pixie Tomatoes for Small Spaces (05:10)  Indoor Herb Garden (08:59) Navigating the No Growth Period Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast  

Season End Winter Garden Prep. Join Stephen Albert as he shares valuable tips for preparing your garden for winter growing. Learn more about Cover Crop Basics at Harvest to Table.    From cleaning up your garden beds to planting for the winter, Stephen shares ten essential steps to ensure a successful winter garden. Whether in a milder winter region or planning for spring, this episode has you covered.   Find more expert advice in Stephen's book, "The Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planter," and "Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide", available on Amazon.    Don't miss out on these valuable insights to keep your garden thriving year-round. Tune in, get inspired, and keep growing!   Highlights:   (00:52) End-of-Season Cleanup (01:44) Composting and Soil Preparation (02:44) Dealing with Soil-Dwelling Pests (03:33) Ten Tips for Winter Garden Preparation (05:11)   Protecting Your Plants (06:03)  Preparing for Spring   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast  

Cover Crop Basics. Join Stephen Albert as he delves into the world of cover crops. Learn more about Cover Crop Basics at Harvest to Table, and don't miss out on the Vegetable Garden Grower's Masterclass.   Explore the importance of cover crops, often interchangeably referred to as "COVID crops," "green manure," or "catch crops." Learn how they enrich soil, block weeds, and encourage beneficial insects and soil microbes.    Learn how they enrich soil, block weeds, and encourage beneficial insects and soil microbes. Find out when to plant them and which crops are best suited for your home garden. Stephen also shares essential tips on planting and managing cover crops.   Find more expert advice in Stephen's book, "The Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planter," and "Vegetable Garden Grower's Guide", available on Amazon.   Don't miss this informative episode that can help you enhance your garden's health and productivity. Keep growing!   Highlights:   (00:10) Understanding Cover Crops (01:11) The Benefits of Cover Crops (03:05) Types of Cover Crops (04:51) Planting and Managing Cover Crops (07:44) The Importance of Cover Crops   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast