Rooting for You | Beginner Edible Gardening
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -A seasonal gardening podcast for non-experts. Hosted by Tess (who knows nothing) and Alyce (who knows some things), each episode Tess and Alyce will pick a topic to discuss and finish up looking at the effort-reward ratio of the topic by asking, is the juice worth the squeeze?
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Episodes
SPRING - yakking about yacon
August 13, 2023 08:35 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MBS10E5 Tess and Alyce chat about growing yacon. Have no idea about this south american half fruit half root veggie, neither did Tess! In this episode, learn about how to cook, eat and grow this weird but wonderful crop! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owner...
WINTER - planting figs + the role of the wasp
July 29, 2023 07:21 - 38 minutes - 33.5 MBS10E4 Tess and Alyce chat about growing figs. If you're a beginner gardener looking to grow fruit, the fig might be for you! Plus a chat about the role of a wasp in a fig's life. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our ...
WINTER - a check in on Alyce's winter garden tasks
July 12, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBS10E3 After a bit of a hiatus Tess and Alyce are back together recording. In this ep, they chat about all the winter activities keeping Alyce busy in the garden. You might not have all of these on your to-do list but hopefully there is something for everyone! Previous episodes mentioned: Autumn leaves - Season 1, Episode 8 Pruning your raspberries - Season 5, Episode 5 Creating garden beds - Season 5, Episode 11 Hot composting - Season 6, Episode 6 Bare rooted fruit trees - Season 2, Epi...
WINTER - growing broad beans - how to and why you should
June 21, 2023 20:57 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBS10E2 Tess and Alyce chat about growing broad beans - why they're a bang-for-buck plant in the home veggie garden, and how to eat and enjoy your harvest. One of the few edible plants that don't like the warm weather, now is a great time to plant your broad beans. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess...
WINTER - splitting dahlia plants - new flowers for free
June 08, 2023 03:59 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBS10E1 Tess and Alyce chat about splitting dahlias - getting new, established plants for free! Why do it (it's more than just free plants), when to do it and most importantly, how to do it. This is usually a complex gardening topic, but in typical 'Rooting for You' fashion it's been drilled down to the absolute basics for beginner gardeners. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandr...
AUTUMN - chilli harvest - how to pick and preserve all those homegrown chillies
June 01, 2023 10:01 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBS9E5 Tess and Alyce chat about the many ways to preserve your chilli harvest - giving you homegrown chilli year-round and also a way to manage the glut many gardeners will end up with at the end of Autumn. Tips on harvesting chillies including how to know they're ready for the picking and how to influence their heat levels, plus four super-easy ways to preserve them. A listener note: This episode was recorded 1st May, so while we're launching it a little late it is still part of our Autum...
AUTUMN - coriander - a bang-for-buck beginner edible crop
May 25, 2023 02:49 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBS9E4 Tess and Alyce chat about growing coriander - a brilliant beginner edible gardening crop that is incredibly versatile. Eat the roots, shoots, leaves, stems and seeds - there's serious bang for buck. Listen out for the one thing most beginner gardeners get wrong when it comes to growing coriander! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us ...
AUTUMN - broccoli - one of the best crops for a winter harvest
April 30, 2023 08:55 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBS9E3 Tess and Alyce chat about growing broccoli - sprouting and heading and all varieties in between. This crop can be planted all year round in a cooler climate but why not plant now for a winter harvest! Everything you need to know about planting, caring and harvesting broccoli. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at rootingforyou@alyc...
AUTUMN - a check-in on Tess's garden
April 19, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MBS9E2 Tess and Alyce chat about Tess's garden. Her wins and fails over the summer and lessons learned along the way. Plus planning for her cooler months garden and what crops she's planning this year. A small note on the episode, this ep was recorded a couple of weeks back (in March, so early autumn). ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at...
SUMMER - Alyce's garden fails
April 14, 2023 21:22 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MBS9E1 We're back! After some time off, Alyce's trip to Thailand and some tech issues, we're finally back! In this ep, Tess and Alyce chat about Alyce's summer gardening fails. From planting too early, to direct sow mistakes and not doing things properly the first time, she fails so we don't have to, hopefully!! Full disclosure, this ep was recorded a couple of weeks back (in March, early autumn)! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on In...
SUMMER - vietnamese mint - everything you need to know about growing this super easy crop
February 01, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBS8E10 - Tess and Alyce chat about growing vietnamese mint. Not a crop that either of them use a lot in the kitchen but its so easy (just like regular mint it grows like a weed!... although surprisingly their are not related crops at all!) and the biggest win of all, it grows in the shade! PLUS a massive tangent into all the more quirky things Alyce is going to cook and eat from her garden. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagra...
SUMMER - strawberry runners - why you must do something with them
January 25, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBS8E9 Tess and Alyce discuss strawberry runners, what they are and what to do with them - and the most important thing, you must do something with them! Alyce chats us through the options to help you decide whats right for you and maintain your strawberry plant for bumper strawberry harvests for years to come. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and e...
SPRING/SUMMER - growing chives - a crop for any garden size or windowsill
January 18, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBS8E8 Tess and Alyce chat about growing chives. This is a super easy crop but there are a couple of key maintenance points to ensure you have a flourishing crop! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the Wu...
SUMMER - crops to plant in mid-summer plus a check-in on Tess' summer patch
January 11, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBS8E7 Tess and Alyce chat about what you can do with empty space in your garden beds in mid-summer, and there are heaps of options! Brussels sprouts, kale, beans, root veggies (beetroot, carrots, radishes), cucumber, lettuce, mustards, parsley, silverbeet. PLUS they they discuss Tess' garden and the wins and fails she had already this summer. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexa...
SUMMER - kale - a super-nutritious plant for beginners to grow
January 07, 2023 18:43 - 28 minutes - 21 MBS8E6 Tess and Alyce discuss growing kale, with some surprising facts along the way! Listen to hear why you should be planting it mid-summer, some great varieties for beginners, how to properly harvest and all the key tips for success. 1m tall kale trees here we come! Also discussed are great ways to cook and eat kale, and a surprising tip on how to eat it raw. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or http...
SUMMER - keeping chickens cool in hot weather - easy tips everyone with pet chickens should know
December 29, 2022 12:18 - 13 minutes - 12 MBS8E5 Tess and Alyce discuss how to keep chickens cool in 30C+ weather. Why you need to, the dangers if you don't, the easiest ways to do it and how to easily spot a heat-stressed chicken (and what you need to do to fix it!). This is essential information for anyone who currently has pet chickens or is thinking about getting them. It could save a life! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.al...
SUMMER - Brussels sprouts - everything you need to know about growing Brussels sprouts this summer
December 21, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 31.9 MBS8E4 Tess and Alyce discuss growing Brussels sprouts. Not everyone's favourite veggie to eat but those that love them are probably diehards.. so how easy or hard is it to grow them? Listen in to find out! Plus all the tips and tricks for ensuring that you set yourself up for a bumper crop. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at rootingfor...
SUMMER - beetroot - a fabulous summer crop
December 18, 2022 03:04 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBS8E3 Tess and Alyce discuss beetroot. All the wonderful varieties you can grow this season. Plus you can eat the leaves so its two crops for the price of one! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the Wurun...
SUMMER - caring for your tomatoes - a conversation about caging, staking tying and the florida weave
December 07, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.2 MBS8E2 Tess and Alyce talk about different options for keeping your tomato bush under control and flourishing this summer! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong peoples of the easte...
SUMMER - staking zucchini plants - should you stake your zucchinis - beginner edible gardening tips and tricks
December 02, 2022 08:58 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MBS8E1 Tess and Alyce chat about staking zucchinis - should you do it? What are the benefits and what are the potential pitfalls? And if you're going to stake your zucchinis, exactly how do you do it? Also included is everything you need to know about pruning your zucchini plants. Find out why this might the first year ever Alyce decides to stake her zucchini plants! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or ...
SPRING - growing basil - all the tips and tricks for growing basil
November 23, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MBS7E12 Tess and Alyce chat about growing basil. A slightly more finicky herb than some of the ones we've discussed before but SO delicious. Listen in for all the tips and tricks to set you up for success! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us on Instagram at @rootingforyoupod or https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod and email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land ...
SPRING - growing ginger and turmeric - a beginner gardeners' guide to growing these delicious and healthy crops
November 17, 2022 11:58 - 30 minutes - 22.6 MBS7E11 Tess and Alyce talk all things growing ginger and turmeric. When to plant, what to plant and a detailed discussion on the climate needed (and how to create it if you don't naturally have it!). These are great crops for pots and small spaces, so everyone can have a go at growing their own!
SPRING - tips for gardening in a wet Spring
November 09, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 25.9 MBS7E10 With all the rain about this Spring, Tess and Alyce chat about wet weather gardening. Get all the tips and tricks for protecting your garden (and your produce) from the rainy Spring weather! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the W...
SPRING - Alyce's Spring patch - a walk-through of Alyce's Spring garden
November 02, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBS7E9 Tess and Alyce talk about Alyce's Spring patch. What's she still eating from Winter? What's she growing this Spring? What lessons did she learn plus what she's doing differently. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the Wurundjeri and ...
SPRING - cucumbers - everything you need to know about growing cucumbers
October 26, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBS7E8 Tess and Alyce talk about growing cucumbers, which are maybe Alyce's favourite veggie (after tomatoes). They can be a little finicky so listen in for all the tips and tricks to growing, harvesting and pickling your cucumbers. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we...
SPRING - planting Dahlias - an introduction to this beautiful flower
October 19, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBS7E7 Tess and Alyce talk about growing dahlias. The ladies both agree that the dahlias, in all their varieties (except the single leaf) are a beautiful plant and what's great is they are good both on the plant and as a cut flower inside. Flowering for a whopping FIVE months of the year this really does sound like a winner! Listen in for all the tips from where to grow, what to grow and how to care for your dahlia plants. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynja...
SPRING/SUMMER - rocoto chilli - Alyce popularises the rocoto chilli variety
October 12, 2022 21:15 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBS7E6 Tess and Alyce discuss rocoto chilli. This variety of chilli is a little different from the general chilli chat they had last week. A super easy grower and a very cool plant! If you want to drop Tess a rocoto seedling, please do :) In this episode the ladies discuss what’s special about the variety, tips for growing from seed, how to grow and prune them. Stay tuned for an episode in Autumn when they’ll do an episode on harvesting and preserving. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess...
SPRING - growing chilli - a beginners guide to growing chillies
October 05, 2022 21:36 - 20 minutes - 15.7 MBS7E5 Tess and Alyce discuss growing chillies. Surprisingly a perennial stay in the ground all year round AND can be grown in small spaces, pots or even inside! Tune in for the ladies’ favourite varieties and all of Alyce’s tips for success! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the ...
SPRING growing chilli - a beginners guide to growing chillies
October 05, 2022 21:36 - 20 minutes - 15.7 MBS7E5 Tess and Alyce discuss growing chillies. Surprisingly a perennial stay in the ground all year round AND can be grown in small spaces, pots or even inside! Tune in for the ladies’ favourite varieties and all of Alyce’s tips for success!
ANYTIME - Alyce's savvy seedling hack
September 22, 2022 02:28 - 18 minutes - 16 MBS7E4 Tess and Alyce chat about one of Alyce's favourite seed hacks. Not for everyone but great if your costs conscious, want to get your seedlings going early or love gifting plants. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the Wurundjeri and B...
SPRING - growing zucchini - one of the best crops for beginner gardeners
September 14, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 27.8 MBS7E3 Tess and Alyce chat about growing zucchinis. Zucchinis are one of Alyce's favourite crops for beginner gardeners (well all gardeners really!). They are easy growers and can be absolutely prolific. The ladies chat about growing from seed or seedling, Alyce's favourite varieties (including Tromboncino), all the tips for caring for your zucchini plants and a bunch of ideas for cooking and eating your zucchini. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You...
ANYTIME - making good soil - everything you need to know about making quality soil
September 07, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBS7E2 Tess and Alyce answer a listener question all about ensuring you've got good soil quality. This listener has a couple of raised garden beds she's filling up, she's got a couple of tonnes of organic compost blended with coco coir, perlite and chicken manure plus the contents of her bokashi bins and some store bought worms. She says "I'm scared that my soil will lack nutrients to grow strong healthy plants, any suggestions?" They've said on the podcast before that your plants are as good ...
SPRING - Tess' Spring garden - a discussion on planning a suburban Spring garden
August 31, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBS7E1 Tess and Alyce chat about Tess' Spring garden. Tess is a beginner gardener with a mid-sized suburban garden in Melbourne with two planter boxes in her south-facing backyard and room for pots in her north-facing front yard. In this episode, find our Tess' plans for her Spring garden plus all of the tips from Alyce on making it a success! EPISODE NOTE: literally every time we say succession planning we mean crop rotation! Whoops, sorry for the mix up! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tes...
ANYTIME - do seeds expire?? Tips for when your seeds are passed their expiration date and how to extend their life
August 24, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBS6E12 Tess and Alyce chat about the expiration dates on seeds. What do they mean? Are they a 'use by' or 'best before'? They chat about how to use your seeds best once they've passed their expiry date (hot tip: don't throw them out!) plus the best way to store your seeds to ensure longevity. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and...
ANYTIME - heat mats - how to use heat mats to get the most out of your seeds!
August 17, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 26.2 MBS6E11 Tess and Alyce chat about heat mats... and not just handy in the garden either! Listen in for why you might want to use a heat mat, how to use it and some trouble shooting problems to ensure the best chance for your seeds. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live ...
WINTER - last month of Winter - Late winter planting plus getting ready for spring
August 11, 2022 22:59 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MBS6E10 Tess and Alyce chat about things that might be keeping you busy in the garden in the last few weeks of Winter, from crops that you can still get in the ground before Spring to getting your Spring garden started. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow...
ANYTIME - fruit salad trees - what are they and should I grow one?
August 03, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBS6E9 Tess and Alyce chat about fruit salad trees. Not quite a cool as a tree that grows apples, pears, strawberries, bananas and a watermelon, but it's pretty close! Fruit salad trees are created when different types of the same fruit tree are grafted together, like a citrus tree growing lemons, limes, oranges - it's pretty incredible! Listen in to hear all about the pros and cons and tips for growing these magical plants! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lory...
ANYTIME - succession planting - what is it and how do we do it?
July 29, 2022 10:56 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBS6E8 Tess and Alyce discuss succession planting. Succession planting is one of those fancy gardening terms you hear thrown around from time to time. Here at Rooting for You we’re all about breaking down those gardening barriers and giving it to you straight, so in this episode we’re talking about succession planting. Crops that are great for succession planting are: radishes, lettuces, sprouting broccoli, carrots, basil, coriander, beans, rocket, mustards, Asian greens, spring onions and sil...
WINTER - growing asparagus from crowns - everything you need to know about growing asparagus
July 20, 2022 22:50 - 44 minutes - 33.1 MBS6E7 Tess and Alyce talk about growing asparagus. Asparagus is a little like a rhubarb, perennial stay in the ground all year round AND grows from a crown. This crop takes a bit of time and effort to get started but once you’re going, you’ll have asparagus for 30 years! Asparagus crowns are planted in winter so nows the time to get it in the ground. This episode is jam packed full of fun asparagus facts, from stinky wee, gendered plants and how white asparagus is grown, it’s gonna blow your ...
ANYTIME - NPK A beginner's guide to NPK fertilisers when growing veggies
July 18, 2022 05:25 - 27 minutes - 23.9 MBS4E7 No idea what we’re talking about? Well this this is the episode for you!! NPK is gardening shorthand for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. These are three super important ingredients for helping your plants flourish and if they don’t get all three, they might be in big trouble! In this ep, we’ll tell you what each one of these chemicals does and help you decipher nursery-fertilizers - an introduction to this kinda sciency topic! Now remember, fertilizers are not a substitute for good,...
ANYTIME - hot composting - a step-by-step guide for hot composting
July 13, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBS6E6 Tess and Alyce discuss hot composting. Hot composting is the process of turning your waste into new soil in only a few weeks! By creating the right environment, your compost pile will heat up and expedite the transformation process, turning garden waste, cardboard and paper, foot scraps into brown gold. This topic was partly inspired by our recent conversation with @compostable.kate and although it might not be a topic for beginners but a very cool process. Check out our chat with @comp...
WINTER - a mid-season check in with Alyce and Tess' gardens - what's keeping them busy in the garden this season
July 06, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBS6E5 Tess and Alyce discuss what's keeping them busy in the garden plus what they're eating from their gardens. A lot of people are warmer month gardeners (nothing wrong with that!) but this episode will hopefully give everyone a taste and some inspiration for gardening in the cooler months. A few of the topics covered and where to find more info: - Sophie Thomson (Sophie's Patch) TEDxAdelaide talk 'Saving the world with gardening' youtube.com/watch?v=M7gB1OxksUM - Jerusalem artichokes (...
WINTER - cold frames - all the benefits of using cold frames in your garden
June 29, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 20.7 MBS6E4 Tess and Alyce discuss cold frames, frames to use in the cold weather, not frames that are cold! They chat about what the benefits are to using cold frames, ideas for how to create a cold frame and also tips for plant care while they're under the frame. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditio...
ANYTIME - crop rotation - a relatively simple explanation of a kinda tricky topic
June 22, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 20.8 MBS6E3 Tess and Alyce tackle a tricky topic, crop rotation! The reasons why you should be rotating your crops, how to do it plus Alyce's cheat guide for simplifying this kinda complex topic! ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we live and grow our gardens, the Wurundje...
WINTER - growing rhubarb - everything you need to know about growing rhubarb
June 15, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBS6E2 Tess and Alyce discuss growing rhubarb, a great crop for beginners! Getting started, splitting an existing plant or buying a crown from a nursery, how to plant the crown, ongoing maintenance and harvesting. PLUS a bunch of ideas for what to do with this plentiful crop. ~~~ Rooting for You is hosted by Tess and Alyce, artwork by @lorynjanene You can find us at https://www.alycealexandra.com/rooting-for-you-pod or email us at [email protected] Tess and Alyce acknowledge ...
WINTER - Why aren't my Brussels sprouts sprouting? - a troubleshooting episode
June 09, 2022 01:12 - 17 minutes - 13.2 MBS6E1 Help! My Brussels sprouts aren’t sprouting!! Today’s episode is a little different because we’re trouble shooting. Are you growing Brussels sprouts this season and don’t have sprouting heads yet?? This episode is for you! Or even if you’re not growing them this season (because they are not actually a beginner crop!) then listen in before you put them in next summer. Alyce runs through all the things that might have gone wrong and options for things you can do to try and fix it. ~~~ Roo...
BONUS - Rooting for You Guest - a conversation with Compostable Kate (part 2)
June 04, 2022 09:31 - 37 minutes - 32.7 MBPart 2 of our conversation with @compostable.kate - Tess, Alyce and Kate get into the nitty gritty of a bunch of different composting systems. Kate gives us her recommendations for beginners making their composting system choice. We discuss Kate's composting fails and Kate gives us her easy advice for overcoming these. Plus tips for worm farms, tips for tumblers and an introduction to hot composting - what it is, how to do it and the benefits (spoiler alert - it's super speedy composting). ...
BONUS - Rooting for You Guest - a conversation with Compostable Kate (part 1)
May 25, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 22.6 MBIn Part 1 of our interview with @compostable.kate - Tess, Alyce and Kate discuss how Kate first became interested in composting, how composting fits within the fight against climate change and how empowering and exciting that is! Kate tells us all about her experience with Share Waste when living in Sydney, tips for getting involved with composting if you are a city-dweller, all of Kate’s advice for getting started and finally, bokashi, what’s that you ask? Find out in this episode! ~~~ Rooti...
WINTER - Winter in the garden - all the things that will be keeping you busy in the garden this season
May 23, 2022 08:03 - 30 minutes - 22.5 MBS2E1 Tess and Alyce discuss all the activities that might be keeping you busy in the garden this winter - from easy tasks like planting bare rooted fruit trees to the more advanced activities like pruning. Spotted a good looking plant and want to know how to grow genetically identical plants? We discuss growing from cuttings and dividing plants. As Alyce says, there is heaps to plant in Winter so no excuse for an empty garden bed!
AUTUMN - last chances - what isn't it too late to get in the ground?
May 18, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBS5E12 Tess and Alyce discuss Autumn ‘last chances’, what is it not too late to get into the ground to have food to eat through Winter. It isn’t too late!! Plus a quick tip to get an empty bed ready for Spring, a fabulous suggestion on flowering bulbs and a friendly reminder to go get those Autumn leaves before someone else does. Alyce mentioned a bunch of crops that it isn’t too late to plant: Mustards - Season 5, Episode 7 Peas - Season 5, Episode 9 Radishes - Season 2, Episode 2 ...