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The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l

May 14, 2026

Craig LeHoullier is the gardener who gave the beloved Cherokee Purple tomato its name and the author of “Epic Tomatoes” and “Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales.” He’s also my fellow instructor in the Online Gardening Academy™ Growing Epic Tomatoes course and a great friend. He joins me this week for a...


May 7, 2026

If you want a garden that looks great, feeds you and requires less upkeep, edimentals — edible ornamentals — provide just what you’re looking for. Joining me to discuss the benefits of these perennials that pull double-duty is garden designer Harry Holding, the author of “Eat Your Garden.”

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Apr 30, 2026

Gardening in raised beds can simplify and improve the growing experience, offering greater control over soil quality while reducing the need to bend for planting, weeding and watering. In this week's encore, Master Gardener Scott Wilson explains the advantages and shares practical guidance from his book, “Gardener...


Apr 23, 2026

If you want to truly support wildlife in your garden, it takes more than planting a few natives and pollinator favorites — it requires thinking like an ecosystem. My guest this week, landscape ecologist Dr. Shaun McCoshum, explains how mimicking natural habitats can transform even small garden spaces into thriving...


Apr 16, 2026

If you’ve ever considered raising chickens alongside your garden, there’s a good chance that my guest this week helped shape how you think about it.  Lisa Steele is the author of the bestselling book “Gardening with Chickens,” which she recently updated for its 10th anniversary edition.

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