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The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking & Sharing Food

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings

The Rusted Garden Homestead is all about growing food and enjoying your gardens.  Episodes will include discussions on building gardens, planting gardens, creating edible landscapes, tending gardens, harvesting and cooking food, and just about anything that falls under the topics of growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends! 


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Ep-7 Growing An Edible Landscape (Book & Authors Discussion): The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

November 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Chiara D'Amore and I coauthored Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden. Today we discuss the book, how we came to write it, and we briefly discuss each chapter. The Book is available at most locations and here at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Edible-Landscape-Transform-Outdoor/dp/0760381488/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K2QKOPDB200Z&keywords=growing+an+edible+landscape&qid=1701265758&sprefix=growing+an+edible+landscape%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 The Rusted G...

Ep-6 Planting Fall Onions & Garlic and Organic Matter Matters: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

November 09, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Ep- Planting Fall Onions & Garlic and Organic Matter Matters: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food Fall and late fall is a great time to plant garlic and onions. Erica and I  go over all the basics. Organic fertilizers are great but they arent the same as organic matter. We also talk about what gardens mean to us. The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this e...

Ep-5 How do You Start a Market Garden & Sell Your Produce: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

October 13, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Cody, a market gardener.  Today we provide an introduction to small scale farming or market gardening. How do you get started! New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support... The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846799/supporters/new ...

Ep-4 Putting Fall Garden Beds to Winter Rest/Amending & Making Garden Soups: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

October 05, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef.  Today we cover putting garden beds to rest in the fall. We go over basic amending and tucking the beds in for winter slumber. We also cover the basics for making garden soups. How do you get started! New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Than...

Ep-3 Cool Weather Vegetable Plants for a Frosty Fall Garden: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

September 13, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef.  We talk about the cool crops that can take a frost and event taste better with a frost.  They are perfect for  planting in your fall vegetable garden. New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Thanks! How to support... The Rusted Garden Homestead...

Ep-2 Crops You Can Plant in August & September for a Fall Garden: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

August 23, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef. We discuss crops you can plant now in August and September for a fall garden. We cover both warm and cool crops and how they differ. New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Host & Creator More information about Gary Pilarchik... The Rusted Garde...

Ep-1 Getting Started: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

August 09, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends. This is the first episode! I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef. We discuss getting started growing food, basic cooking, what to plant in your garden such as garlic, and more! New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Host & Creator More information about Gary Pilarchik... The Rusted Garden Journal Blo...

Ep-21 East & West Coast Gardening in June/July - All in With Summer Crops and Managing the Heat: Gardening Coast2Coast

June 15, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Come June/July soil temperatures rise creating the right condition for summer crops to really take off and start thriving.  Even the warm crops can get over heated and slow production. We discuss how heat effect garden plants and some ways to manage it. Here's a bit on the event we will be at as discussed in this cast... Join Kim and me in celebrating Freetown Farm's 3rd Birthday.  Visit us at Freetown Farm in Columbia Maryland on June 25th. You can register below  for the morning or aftern...

Ep-20 How to Grow Tomatoes and Peppers in Your Vegetable Garden: Gardening Coast2Coast

June 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss growing tomatoes and peppers in your vegetable gardens. They provide a comprehensive overview of growing the two most grown vegetables in home gardens.  Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. For More Information about From  Seed to Spoon: Website https://www.seedtospoon.net Facebook ...

Ep-19 Decrease Your Anxiety Around When to Seed or Plant Your Vegetables, Benefits of Gardening, From Seed to Spoon (App): Gardening Coast2Coast

May 09, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Gary and CaliKim talk with Dale and Carrie Spoonmore,  creators of the app  From Seed to Spoon.  Their gardens are in Oklahoma.  Our conversation today  is about helping decrease the very common anxiety associated with when to seed and plant your vegetables in the garden.  From Seed to Spoon will help you with planting times, frost dates, what to grow, and even how to identify insects (beneficials/pests) with solutions.  The app continues to add resources for gardeners regularly.  They are  ...

Ep-18 Garden Sprays, Dusts, Pests, Problems & Establish a Prevention Routine!: Gardening Coast2Coast

May 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Gary and CaliKim cover garden sprays, pests, diseases and how to use sprays and dusts in your garden. The key to success, is not the products you use, but the prevention routine you establish and follow. Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, ove...

Ep-17 Garden Sprays, Dusts, Pests, Problems & Establish a Prevention Routine!: Gardening Coast2Coast

May 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Gary and CaliKim cover garden sprays, pests, diseases and how to use sprays and dusts in your garden. The key to success, is not the products you use, but the prevention routine you establish and follow. Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, ove...

Ep-17 East & West Coast Gardening in April: Cool Crops and Cool to Warm Crop Transitions & Garden Projects: Gardening Coast2Coast

May 01, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Come April/May gardeners may be switching to warm weather crops, still growing cool weather crops or just beginning the cool crop gardening season. Calikim and Gary talk about what they are growing in April, garden projects they are working and general discuss what they focusing on in their gardens. Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or garde...

Ep-16 You Ask & We Answer Listener's Gardening Questions (4) and Discuss Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Basics: Gardening Coast2Coast

April 18, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

We answer listeners questions and talk about Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. We cover fertilizer basics and how to use them in your garden. Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https://gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more. Gardening Coast2Coast W...

Ep-15 East & West Coast Gardening in March- Seed Starting, Direct Sowing, Plant Timing & What We Are Growing & Doing : Gardening Coast2Coast

March 28, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Gary and CaliKim discussing timing for starting warm crops, seed starting, and direct sowing. Spring is arriving and both gardens have been planted. They  talk about what they are growing in their gardens,  garden chores in March, and getting ready for spring. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through https:/...

Ep-14 Bring that 'Black Gold' to Your Garden... All About Garden Composting - Types, Ingredients, & How to Do It: Gardening Coast2Coast

March 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss composting basics. They cover hot composting, cold composting, leaf mold, browns,  greens,  and general ways to bring the 'black gold' to your gardens.. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected].   Gardening Coast2Coast ...

Ep-13 East & West Coast Gardening in February - Succession Planting & Timing and What We Are Growing & Doing : Gardening Coast2Coast

February 14, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss  the principle of succession planting and go over timing for starting planting.  They also talk about what they are growing in their garden, seed starting, and other garden chores in February. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2co...

Ep-12 Garden Designs - Vertical Vegetable Gardens, Types of Trellising & Crops to Grow: Gardening Coast2Coast

January 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss vertical gardening, different ways to build trellises, what crops can be grown vertically,, and cover basic garden design. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected].   Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoas...

Ep-11 East & West Coast Gardening in January - What We Are Growing & Doing: Gardening Coast2Coast

January 17, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss what they are growing in their garden, seed starting, and other garden chores in January. They present their perspective and experience  through the lens of the west coast and east coast.  They also answer listener's questions. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected].   Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels...

Ep-10 You Ask & We Answer Listener's Gardening Questions (3) Starting Seeds, Wood Ash, Fertilizer & More: Gardening Coast2Coast

January 09, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. Question cover seed starting, using wood ash, fertilizer ratings, overwintering eggplant and many more. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/vi...

Ep-9 25 Common Gardening Mistakes to Avoid & Solutions: Gardening Coast2Coast

December 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Gary and Kim discuss 25 common gardening mistakes that we all make,  with the hope you can avoid them.   Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videos CaliKim Home & Garden DIY https://www.youtube.com/c/CaliKim29 We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or gardeningcoast2coast@gmail....

Ep-8: Introduction to Starting Seeds & Growing Transplants Indoors: Gardening Coast2Coast

December 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Gary and Kim discuss how to start growing seeds  indoors. They cover all the basic information you need to get started.  Seed starting indoors for herb, flower, and vegetable transplants is easy and it is a great way to save money. Transplants can be grown effectively with basic white LED shop lights. Join us for an introduction to starting seeds indoors. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.co...

Ep-7 Gardening Winter Blues & Gardening 'Wellness' Structure & Routines to Help Beat the Blues: Gardening Coast2Coast

November 29, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Gary and Kim discuss how to use the routine and structure of gardening to help beat the winter blues. A wellness approach just means actively planning some changes to help you manage a low mood, anxiety and sadness. If you feel your mood is impacting your life greatly or putting you at risk for self harm, please contact professionals and get help. It really works. The changes we talk about can help significantly but sometimes we need more. Stay safe! Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://g...

Ep-6 You Ask & We Answer Listener's Gardening Questions (2) & Starting a YouTube Channel: Gardening Coast2Coast

November 14, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Jerry aKa CameraGuy joins us to help answers camera related questions and starting your own YouTube Channel.  Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to us through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. We will answer 20-25 listener questions each episode.  Today's cast includes the themes of; camera selection, filming tips, raised beds, insect mesh,  using leaves, fis...

Ep-5: 12 Super Cold Hardy or Fairly Cold Hardy Crops & Ways to Extend Your Growing Season: Gardening Coast2Coast

October 30, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

There are crops the love the cold and can even freeze.  Gary and CaliKim discuss 12 crops that can handle frosts and freezes and basic methods for extending your gardens into the fall and even the winter. Follow our podcast and we will teach you everything you need to know about vegetable gardening. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videos CaliKim Home & G...

Ep-5: 12 Super Cold Hardy or Fairly Cold Hard Crops & Ways to Extend Your Growing Season: Gardening Coast2Coast

October 30, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

There are crops the love the cold and can even freeze.  Gary and CaliKim discuss 12 crops that can handle frosts and freezes and basic methods for extending your gardens into the fall and even the winter. Follow our podcast and we will teach you everything you need to know about vegetable gardening.

EP-4: How to Care for Your Garden Beds in the Fall/Winter Using Different Amendments & Save Money : Gardening Coast2Coast

October 15, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss putting your beds to rest for the fall and winter or refreshing your beds if you can grow through the winter. Fall is a great time for adding organic matter. They discuss ways to save money and use leaves, compost, cover crops and more. 

Ep-4: How to Care for Your Garden Beds in the Fall/Winter Using Different Amendments & Save Money : Gardening Coast2Coast

October 15, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Gary and CaliKim discuss putting your beds to rest for the fall and winter or refreshing your beds if you can grow through the winter. Fall is a great time for adding organic matter. They discuss ways to save money and use leaves, compost, cover crops and more.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videos CaliKim Home & Garden DIY https://www.youtube.com/c/Ca...

EP-3 You Ask & We Answer - Vegetable Gardening Listener Q & A (1): Gardening Coast2Coast

September 30, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast, taking questions sent to use through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net  We will answer 20-25 listener questions each episode.  Today's cast includes the themes of; maximizing sunlight, composting, garlic, Back to Eden mulching, fertilizing root crops, peppers, soil mix, fall & winter crops and many more. 

Ep-3 You Ask & We Answer - Vegetable Gardening Listener Q & A (1): Gardening Coast2Coast

September 30, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast, taking questions sent to use through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net  We will answer 20-25 listener questions each episode.  Today's cast includes the themes of; maximizing sunlight, composting, garlic, Back to Eden mulching, fertilizing root crops, peppers, soil mix, fall & winter crops and many more.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channe...

Ep-3 You Ask & We Answer Listener's Gardening Questions (1): Gardening Coast2Coast

September 30, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

 Gary and CaliKim answer your  questions on any gardening topic. We will do a monthly Listener Q & A podcast episode, taking questions sent to use through www. gardeningcoast2coast.net or [email protected]. We will answer 20-25 listener questions each episode.   Today's cast includes the themes of; maximizing sunlight, composting, garlic, Back to Eden mulching, fertilizing root crops, peppers, soil mix, fall & winter crops and many more.  Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://...

Ep-2 An Overview of Fall Vegetable Gardening - Plants & Planning!: Gardening Coast2Coast

September 15, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Fall gardening varies based on your location and temperatures. Gary & CaliKim discuss cool weather crops, when you might start fall gardening,  what you might plant and how it may differ in you area. Follow our podcast and we will teach you everything you need to know about vegetable gardening. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videos CaliKim Home & Garden...

Ep-2 An Overview of Fall Vegetable Gardening - Plants & Planning!: Gardening Coast2Coast

September 15, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Fall gardening varies based on your location and temperatures. Gary & CaliKim discuss cool weather crops, when you might start fall gardening,  what you might plant and how it may differ in you area. Follow our podcast and we will teach you everything you need to know about vegetable gardening. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRustedGarden/videos CaliKim Home & Garden...

Ep-1 Starting Your First Vegetable Garden - All the Basics!: Gardening Coast2Coast

September 02, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

 Gary & CaliKim cover all the basics to plan and start your first vegetable garden. We cover sunlight, watering, fertilizing, and more!  All the basics so you can start growing your own veggies. You don’t have to know it all, just keep it simple and get started!  Follow our podcast and we will teach your everything you need to know. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRus...

Ep-1 Starting Your First Vegetable Garden - All the Basics!: Gardening Coast2Coast

September 02, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

 Gary & CaliKim cover all the basics to plan and start your first vegetable garden. We cover sunlight, watering, fertilizing, and more!  All the basics so you can start growing your own veggies. You don’t have to know it all, just keep it simple and get started!  Follow our podcast and we will teach your everything you need to know. Gardening Coast2Coast Website: https://gardeningcoast2coast.net Our YouTube Channels: The Rusted Garden Homestead https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryPilarchikTheRus...