This week, Nathan helps you plan your 2024 vegetable garden by talking about the healthiest vegetables you could possibly grow. Of course, the whole point to growing vegetables is to eat them once they're harvestable. Why not grow the vegetables
Read MoreIt's almost time to start fertilizing your garden babies! This week, Nathan gives you the scoop on the nutrient cycle, how plant nutrition actually cycles through animal life and back again. He also talks about the pros and cons to organic and commercial
Read MoreWinter is a great time to work on soil health! This week, Nathan gives you a simple way to test the components of your soil and discusses what you might find. Then, he talks about the main way to improve soil health: incorporating organic matter. From compost
Read MoreA great way to start a new gardening year is to help you out by answering your questions! This week, Erik gives us an update on his beat roots and Nathan answers a question about peach pruning from Kirk. Betsy wonders if the challenges that come
Read MoreFigs are probably one of the best summertime fruits found in our southern gardens! They are relatively easy to grow, easy to propagate, nearly pest-free, and wonderfully delicious! Nathan discusses about everything you need to know to get your
Read MoreSummer wears down both the gardener and the garden! After your beautiful plants from spring have bloomed at least once and dealt with Southern heat and humidity, they might begin to look a bit sad. Yellow, "wilty", or brown leaves
Read MoreThis week Nathan talks all about cucumbers! From their humble beginnings in India to growing them in your garden, this is a crash course on growing a favorite garden vegetable. Nathan discusses the botany of cucumbers, U.S. and worldwide production,
Read MoreOnions are highly favored crops because of their unique pungent flavor. This week, Nathan discusses the history of onions and their characteristics, their unique types and forms, and of course, how to grow them! Whether you like sweet or spicy, Nathan is here
Read MoreThis week on New Southern Garden, Nathan answers your gardening questions!. Patrick in Flowery Branch, Ga. wonders how far apart he should space his trees to create a screen. Nathan touches on the "limiting factor for growth" which could be
Read MoreThis week, Nathan hosts a special guest who is going to help you debunk some of the worst gardening lies! Robert Pavlis is a well-known speaker and educator with over 40 years of gardening experience. He's the author of several books, including Garden Myths,
Read MoreFall is THE BEST time for planting most plants in the south. But what's the best method for most success? Nathan takes you on a planting journey from turning that "nothing" landscape or bed into something beautiful! From clearing weeds,
Read MoreHave you noticed nasty wet spots on the blossom end of your tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and squashes? Don’t worry, Nathan helps you solve the problems of your Blossom End Rot issues! He explains what’s going on with them and gives
Read MoreOn this week's episode, Nathan helps you determine if your gardening soil has good drainage or poor drainage. A simple percolation test can help you discover how quickly (or slowly) water moves through your soil. Wet soil is usually
Read MoreEver noticed that plants with variegated foliage tend to grow slower and lower? There's a botanical reason why and Nathan explains why it's all based upon plant pigmentation. Also, it's important to know how your plants are built and grow.
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