Upside Down Tulips - A Garden Podcast
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago -Hi! We are Christy and Edith, backyard gardeners from Colorado. Lately, we have noticed more and more people picking our brains for tips and trouble-shooting about gardening. We think it’s kinda funny, because we’re not experts. We just learned a lot about gardening from the mistakes we made along the way. You always hear about Victory gardens – but what about all the garden failures? Gardening is about learning, experimenting and rolling with the punches. Every week we share our most epic garden failures and our biggest garden lessons. Most gardens are the result of trial and error. To reduce your chance of failure, join us in our gardens. And learn why you should plant your tulips butt side down.
Winner of Best New Podcast at 2020 Colorado Podcast Awards!
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119. To All The Plants We've Killed This Spring
April 02, 2024 15:34 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBSpring is back! We are back! Edith is back! Our sore backs are back! And we have lots to share! Find out what is growing in our gardens and what we have killed this Spring What is the safest non-organic vegetables to buy in the grocery store? Edith has all the deets and beets. We spill the beans on our favorite mistakes from last year: Which plant only produced one solitary veggie? And which plant produced WAY too much? Discover what new plants we are growing this year and why one new...
BONUS: The Little Seed Pot
March 16, 2024 20:25 - 4 minutes - 6.01 MBIt's almost Spring! And don't worry, Upside Down Tulips will be back soon with an all new episode that celebrates our favorite mistakes of last year and our dreams for this year's garden. PLUS: Christy and Edith are gathering their best tips and tricks for your Spring Garden. Until then, here is a little something for all you gardeners out there: A little Pod Play about the adventures of the LIttle Seed Pot. Enjoy! Thanks so much to the Garden Party - we couldn't do Upside Down Tulip...
BONUS: Gardening Ghosts of Christmas Past
December 17, 2023 20:09 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBWe have put down our hoes and, like our garden, are settling down for long winter’s nap. BUT! Before we are carried off to a deep hibernation filled with dreams of next year’s garden, we wanted to spread some holiday cheer and share with you our favorite holiday pod plays just for the gardener, the wanna-be gardener and anyone who considers well-aged manure a thoughtful gift. An inspiring “Night Before Christmas” The kookiest “Gift of the Magi” A funny solution to all your holiday cook...
118. Good News for You and Good Night To Our 2023 Gardens
November 08, 2023 18:42 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThe garden is wrapping up for the year, pumpkins have been turned to jack o’ lanterns, green tomatoes are in the attic and onions are a’ walkin. So, let’s celebrate all the garden good news stories of the year! Christy and Lindsey share good news about: Updates on Lahaina Banyan Tree The benefits of urban gardening The discovery of a holly tree in Brazil A gardener who has created over 300 community gardens A pear tree that refuses to die, A whole new spin on rooftop gardening How mus...
117.- What’s Up Witches? It’s Thyme for Witchy Herbs - An Upside Down Halloween
October 25, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! Kathryn and Christy get in costume to celebrate Halloween and the end of the garden season! We dig into our herb book and get witchy with it! We share natural witchy herbal remedies from our gardens commonly used to offer some relief as we head into flu and cold season. Learn how to make all kinds of soothing tea from basil to echinacea to oregano to thyme! Why is garlic so prized in the healing world? And why we putting stuffed turkeys in our b...
116. Who Says You Can’t Fool Mother Nature? We Show You How!
October 11, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBAsters and marigolds are blooming, finches are enjoying sunflowers - and the harvest is finally coming in. We welcome Fall! And we scheme how to squeeze in a few extra weeks before Mother Nature decides to fully blanket us in snow. So, Kathryn and Christy have curated some of our favorite tips and tricks to fool Mother Nature. And not just in the Fall, but in ALL four seasons. How watering helps when Jack Frost is a’comin? The ins and outs of covering: What materials? When? Why uncover...
115. Oh My Gourd! We are Pumped to Share All We Know About Pumpkins
September 27, 2023 01:26 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBHello pumpkin season! Who has the guts to go there? Karen and Christy do! We pumpkin spice things up with an episode all about pumpkins: how to plant ‘em, how to take care of ‘em, how to use ‘em, how to cook ‘em, how to make your jack o’ lantern last longer… And how to get engaged?! Karen is harvesting tomatoes and cooking them with a pig jaw. Christy is enjoying her fall flowers and can’t find her cucumbers. Karen can’t grow green beans and Christy can’t grow roma. Johnny Hardscribbl...
114. From Acorn Squash to Zucchini: Garden Fresh Recipes to Use up the Harvest
September 13, 2023 22:17 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBHungry? Great! Karen joins us and we have a bunch of recipes perfect for the gardener! Ratatouille: A wonderful harvest stew to serve with some crusty bread. Eggplant Parmesan: Karen’s Italian accent makes this recipe sound so mouthwatering! Roasted Tomato Soup: Find out what Christy’s secret ingredient is! Acorn Squash Gnocchi: You won’t believe how easy this recipe is. Gazpacho: A very special recipe from one of our favorite restaurants. Tomatillo Salsa: The coolest plant makes the...
WHO KILLED ROSEMARY: The Complete Collection. So Far
August 29, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIt's everybody's favorite true crime garden podcaster, Misty Contour, and her quest to find out who killed Edith's rosemary plant. For the first time ever, our excellent, yet enigmatic engineer has pulled together ALL the episodes of Who Killed Rosemary and assembled them for your listening enjoyment. Including some great great garden tips! Journey back with us to the beginnings of the death of Rosemary and the ever growing list of suspects: The Squirrel? The Yard Nazi? The Hair Stylist?...
ENCORE: What’s the Matter With My Tomatoes? BLT Help is Here
August 15, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this Encore Episode, we discuss the things that can happen to your tomatoes, the ‘risks’ as it were: blossom end rot, blossom drop, not setting fruit, not ripening, Septoria, early blight, late blight, middle aged blight (just kidding on that last one). We tell you how to fix what can be fixed and when to throw in the trowel and not beat yourself up about it. Cause it’s probably not your fault! Plus, we weave in some special, fun Pod Plays all about tomatoes. Warming: May involve sq...
113. Get More Bang From Your Buck With Plants With More Than One Use
August 02, 2023 07:55 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBOur gardens are looking great for June. Except it is August?! Ah well. Christy and Edith are eating lettuce. Lettuce is bolting. We prevent bolting with a lawn chair. We are harvesting garlic. We are trying new ways to peel garlic. Edith is planting onions. Christy forgot she planted onions. Plus, we celebrate what is reblooming and ponder where are all the Japanese beetles? Then we jump in a fun topic: Veggies and flowers with more than one use. Find out the unique uses for other part...
112. Hurts Like Hail. How to Recover from Hail Damage to Your Garden
July 18, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBHail Yeah - Edith is here! She is making tea from Linden trees, compost from coffee and mulch from grass. Christy gets her delivery of bindweed mites and surprises some beetles enjoying Afternoon Delight. Edith and Christy share our heart break and hope after a devestating hail storm. Find out what was stripped, shredded, pounded, vaporized, smashed and went splat. What got knocked out of the pod? Will we ever grow successful zucchini again? Will we get a ripe tomato before Labor Day? W...
111. All Hail Native Plants: Learn Why You Should Add Native Plants to Your Garden
July 05, 2023 15:06 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBThis episode has all the feels: INSPIRING: Learn all about native plants. What are they? Why are they good for your garden? How can you find some? Why does Lindsey only have one? HORROR: Christy reveals what terrible thing happened in her garden this week. It’s bad, folks - like out of a scary movie. So, grab some popcorn and hold your veggies close. LAUGHTER: Of course, we have some fun, too! And have prepared for you some brand new, hand-crafted pod plays that will make you smile....
110. Basil Bonanza! It’s Thyme for Basil Basic Tips & Tricks
June 20, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBWe are overly Pesto-mistic this episode! Lindsey returns with updates on her hydroponic garden. Does she dare pot up her rosemary that she germinated from seed? Christy finally got her veggie garden in. Can it survive the morning glory invasion? Then we get into basil basics and IT'S EASY: We share with you all about how to plant it, grow it, harvest and eat it! Plus some fun trivia and witchy uses. Why you should curse and yell when you plant basil. How to keep your basil seeds fro...
109. Super Fantastic Tomato Talk 2023
June 06, 2023 16:25 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBLet’s talk tomatoes 2023! First, find out what’s new in tomato news: Why grape growers in Italy are switching to growing tomatoes. What scientists have learned about the secret screams of tomatoes. How to pick the best starter plants from the nursery What companion plants are best to buddy up with tomatoes and which to plant far, far away. Then learn what varieties Karen and Christy are growing each year. HINT: One is Better, one is Bigger and one is Super Fantastic. Karen shares a ...
108. We Don’t Want No Grubs: How Gain the Advantage On Japanese Beetles
May 23, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBGreetings Bad-Ass Backyard Gardeners! The ever-witty and future pop-star Karen returns to UDT and we chat about what’s blooming our gardens, what’s died, and what is just being plain pokey. Plus, find out the unique way Karen aerates her lawn, how Christy made an unintended birdfeeder, and why bears are like cats. Then, we take our grubby hands and dig into the beautiful bug everyone loves to hate. Founder of Phyllom Bio Products and ever-wise, John Libs, comes back to continue our ever-g...
107. Will Power! How to Tend to Your Shakespearean Garden w/ Flowers & Herbs
May 09, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBWhat Ho! This week Leslie and Christy try to class up the joint with their take on a Shakespearian Garden. From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet to A Midsummers Night’s Dream, we give you some beautiful verses from the Bard of Avon - and some tips and tricks on some of the flora and fauna from his plays. We cover familiar plants like roses, pansies, daisies, lavender, mint, parsley, bachelor buttons, and marigolds. And then we gift you with the knowledge of rue, crow flowers, woodbine, musk ros...
106. Sow Awesome: How To Start Tender Annuals & Herbs in the Spring
April 26, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBDo you want to learn an easy method of starting seeds outside and getting a jump start on flowers, herbs and veggies? Have you often wondered what is this thing we call “Winter Sowing” and think you might have missed the boat this year? Well, Leslie has the same questions and joins us for a fun demonstration on how to “Winter Sow” in the Spring. So, if you have an itch to start some tender annuals like zinnias, cosmos or marigolds. Or herbs like basil, dill and cilantro, join us! Plus, we...
105. Fifty (or so) Ways to Lose Your Garden w/ Edith & Leonardo DiCatrio
April 11, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIt’s National Garden Month and our gardens are busy! So Edith joins us and gives us an update on the miracles and mysteries in her garden. Christy tells the tale of the Great Sewer Incident and we both give lima beans the respect they deserve. As usual, Edith finds Christy inspiring and Christy finds Edith hilarious. Also: Don’t know what to do with those pots of tulips you got at the grocery store? We got you. And a new pod play about cats digging in plants and a special appearance by ...
104. Perfectly Practical Tips about Peas and Other ”P” Words from the Garden
March 28, 2023 22:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBSpring is here! And we celebrate our gardens springing back into life – bulbs, garlic, chives and budding lilacs. We continue to celebrate celery – Kathryn shares a great celery soup recipe. We even appreciate the weeds. Well, some of them anyway. We return to our old friend, the Alphabet, and bring you a potpourri of garden words that start with the letter “P”. When should you plant peas? Should you dead head pansies? Why do perennials sleep, leap and creep? What native “P” flower i...
103. Time to Celerybrate! Practical Tips for Spring Garden Clean Up
March 14, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBLife is a garden and Kathryn and Christy dig it! We dig into National Celery Month. We dig into Spring Clean Up. We dig into updates on our no-dig gardens. Ironically, we detest actual digging… Also: find out what is peeking up in our gardens, what Kathryn does with a bucket of sand and what tragedy is coming for Christy’s vegetable garden. Learn what the experts say are the best practices for Spring Clean Up and what real gardeners do, like us! When is the best time? What plants are be...
102. Rosemary - How to Plant, Grow and NOT Kill the Dew of the Sea
February 28, 2023 18:16 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBLindsey is back this week and we do a deep dive on one of our favorite herbs to kill: Rosemary! Learn how to plant, grow and trouble shoot this useful and culinary favorite herb. Find out what happened to the Rosemarys' toughing it out in our yards and what Lindsey is going to name her little Rosemary sprout. And we’ve got new pod plays! Ask Agnes - the helpful gardening show that takes the agony out of gardening - makes a return visit to chat all about winter sowing and winter sewing. ...
101. Who Needs Soil? We Love Hydroponic Gardening!
February 15, 2023 04:11 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBDenver’s favorite character actor and successful zucchini gardener, Lindsey, joins as guest host and we dive into gardening without soil – Hydroponics! Did you know you can grow almost any plant in water? That you can get a kit and grow greens and herbs on your counter? And that Lindsey talks with her hands a lot? Get inspired by all the benefits of hydroponic gardening and learn all of Lindsey’s tips and tricks on hydroponic kits: What kind of water, how much to sow, what about nutrien...
100. Favorite Garden Mistakes from 2022 and Dreams of 2023 w/ Edith!
February 01, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBEpisode 100! We are back with new episodes, new pod plays and the wonderful, wise and wacky EDITH joins us! Spinach is on her mind, plus she educates us all on how to vaccinate bees. Then to the heart of the matter: We reveal our 2022 Favorite Garden Mistakes. Why couldn’t we grow one of the easiest vegetables? Edith planted peppers in the wrong place – find out where and learn from her mistake. Plus: Marigold issues! Bad timing! And Strange WTF’s?! Now let’s inspired! We are gonna t...
BONUS: Happy Curmudgeons Day!
January 29, 2023 20:15 - 2 minutes - 3.38 MBSince January 29 is National Curmudgeons Day, we thought we would share one of our favorite pod plays and honor all the cranky and fussy people in our lives. We enjoy curmudgeons so much, one of our Garden Party categories is named for them. (For just $2 a month, you can be an Upside Down Tulips Curmudgeon. Just click HERE) Good laughs and celebrating the garden are what we are all about at Upside Down Tulips. We will be back next week with a brand new episode filled with our fun garde...
99. Gardening Ghosts of Christmas Past
December 21, 2022 16:11 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBWe have put down our hoes and, like our garden, are settling down for long winter’s nap. BUT! Before we are carried off to a deep hibernation filled with dreams of next year’s garden, we wanted to spread some holiday cheer and share with you our favorite holiday pod plays just for the gardener, the wanna-be gardener and anyone who considers well-aged manure a thoughtful gift. An inspiring “Night Before Christmas” The kookiest “Gift of the Magi” A funny solution to all your holiday cook...
98. We Are on Point! How to Care for Poinsettias and Other Holiday Plants
December 07, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBThis week we chat about what’s alive, what’s dying, what dead and what plants cheer us up for the holidays. Learn all about Poinsettias and how to pronounce it. How to get a Christmas Cactus to bloom. What holiday plant is hard to kill? Why you need an Amaryllis this season. How to grow Rosemary indoors this winter. Don’t have room for a Christmas Tree? Try a Norfolk Pine. Plus learn about root rot, why you should never place basil in your fridge, what is a zone, what does Persephone ...
97. Gardening for Dummies, Newbies, and Leslie and YOU! Let’s Plan a Small Container Garden
November 23, 2022 01:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBLet’s set the bar low and root for each other! Leslie is back as guest host - and with the help of the knowledgeable and fun Brittany Pimentel from Denver Urban Gardens - we plan Leslie’s 2023 container garden. Leslie’s mind is blown over patio tomatoes, pinching basil, burying mint, worm poo and what the heck is "soilless soil". Maybe we will blow your mind, too? Since it is the week of Thanksgiving and we got our first snow, we stuffed the episode with some fun pod plays for the gardener...
96.To All The Plants We’ve Killed Before: How to Get a Greener Thumb
November 09, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBMeet Leslie and her black thumb of death. Her enthusiasm for plants, passion to learn and fun stories make her a great guest host. Find out why she grew up afraid of gardening and what happened to her miniature rose. Meanwhile, Christy’s managed to harvest a second zucchini and looks forward to the world’s smallest celery crop. The Main Event: We dig into all the plants we have killed before and why yellow leaves can be the result of so many things out of balance. Plus, learn the #1 way to...
95. Deadly Plants to Give You Nightmares - An Upside Down Halloween
October 26, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBKaren and Christy are in costume and ready to celebrate Halloween and the end of the garden season! We have curated a special episode just for the gardener. We warn you about deadly plants that can kill, tempt you with recipes for spooky season, share scary stories and treat you with a pumpkin bucket full of full of fun, original pod plays that we only play during Halloween. Yup, we have all the fan favorites: Ichabod Grain, Stranger Garden Things, Silence of the Lamb’s Ear and The Killing...
94. A Lot of Awesome Tips About Aphids and Other ”A” Words From the Garden
October 12, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBKaren is back and together we are living the brand of celebrating garden mistakes. But, we are also enjoying the onslaught of tomatoes, squash and eggplant. What about our zucchini? (We have news!) And our pumpkins? (We have an update!) And the fish guts in our basement? (What the heck?!) This episode is brought to you by the letter “A” – we bring a potpourri of garden tips and tricks that start with the first letter of the alphabet. Aphids: Did you know they poop out sugar? Annual Plan...
93. Squirrel Away These Great Wormy Tips for the Best Garden!
September 28, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBMeet Karen! A new guest host and voice behind the infamous Squirrel in our pod plays. Karen tells us all about her garden: full of beautiful tomatoes, rogue pumpkins, pokey peppers and zilch zucchini. Cathy Nesbitt from Cathy’s Crawlers joins us to talk all about vermicomposting and how to get a worm composting system all set up. She answers all your questions: What kind of worms? How to feed your worms? What is the best location? When to harvest their amazing poo? What if you are afr...
92. Romaine Calm! We Share Simply Radishing Ideas on September Planting
September 14, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBKathryn is back and says “moist” a lot. Christy has Pumpkin Pride. And we both still hate squirrels. Find out what Christy found in her driveway. And what the heck a Treegator is and why you probably need one. Did you know there is a lot you can still plant in September? We get all into it. From veggies like lettuce and radishes you can enjoy before your first frost -- to garlic and beets you can plant now and enjoy in the Spring. We don’t forget flowers! We tell you all about how t...
91. Can You Dig No-Dig Gardening? We’ll Share How Easy It Is!
August 31, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBA busy & confusing time in the garden! Kathryn makes out with a tree and Christy is pickled. Tomatoes are coming in, but not strawberries or zucchinis. The sunflowers are drooping and the cabbage needs squeezing. Then, we get into no-dig gardening: a growing method which feeds your soil, helps control weeds and saves your back in the process. We’ll share what easy supplies you need, when to start, where are the best spots and how big a plot you should have. Plus: Why lime can help get rid...
90. Let’s Science the Poo out of Japanese Beetles!
August 17, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBMeet Kathryn! Our first new guest host who has great info on how to change your lawn into a new garden space. Christy is back from vacation and her garden is still alive! But no one snuck zucchini on her front porch. If you have Japanese beetles, you won’t want to miss our talk with John Libs, the CEO of grubGONE! and beetleGONE! Learn more about the science of the beetle we love to hate and how grubGONE! has worked in Christy’s garden this summer. And what you can do NOW to get the upp...
89. The Best of Edith: A Harvest of the Witty, the Silly & the Profound
August 02, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBLet’s celebrate Edith’s best moments on Upside Down Tulips! We’ve got her stories about an Elvis-fearing squirrel and the Great Denver Beaver. Plus, the Grapefruit Caper and Bokashi Reveal. Do you remember how Edith cuts her hair or what her favorite spice is? Or why we had to bleep Edith on our Christmas episode? As always, great garden tips like: how to grow bacon. And our favorite pod plays, mail bag and inspiration that lift up the witty, the silly and the profound: Edith Weiss. Supp...
88. Hugs & Kisses, Tips & Tricks: Our Second Anniversary in the Garden
July 19, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIt’s our Second Anniversary and Edith’s last show! This one has all the feels. Find out what is going on in our garden during the dog’s days of summer. Then we share a bunch of garden tips and tricks we forgot to tell you over the last year. Including answers to such burning questions like: How to tell if you have Verticillium wilt and what to do about it? What should you never put in your refrigerator? What the heck does a shoe organizer have to do with gardening? Plus BRAND NEW pod...
87. Garden DIY! How to Make Your Own Soil, Sprays, Seed Pots & More
July 05, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBThrifty gardeners, take note. This is all about doing it yourself. You can collect your own seeds, (but be very careful of one thing), make your own seed pots, fertilizer, compost, pesticides, soil test and potting soil. All organic, mostly made with stuff you have in your shed or pantry. Plus a quick reprise of the ever popular Bokashi and the many maggots story. And why kids eating mud pies could be a very good thing. Learn How to Winter Sow! Don't Know Your Zone? Find it HERE Suppo...
86. Our Favorite Surprises (Wow!) and Frustrations (Ugh!) in the Garden
June 21, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIt’s June, and the garden is action packed. There are peas to be harvested, garlic scapes to collect, and it’s time to resow or replant seedlings that didn’t make it. Is it too late to winter sow? You might be surprised by the answer. Speaking of surprises, see how our gardens both surprise us (Wow!) and frustrate us (Ugh!) We talk radishes, roses, iris, leeks, peaches and aloe vera. Take action now to battle weeds, bugs, powdery mildew, and unpredictable weather. We'll show you how. An...
Our Favorite Surprises (Wow!) and Frustrations (Ugh!) in the Garden
June 21, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIt’s June, and the garden is action packed. There are peas to be harvested, garlic scapes to collect, and it’s time to resow or replant seedlings that didn’t make it. Is it too late to winter sow? You might be surprised by the answer. Speaking of surprises, see how our gardens both surprise us (Wow!) and frustrate us (Ugh!) We talk radishes, roses, iris, leeks, peaches and aloe vera. Take action now to battle weeds, bugs, powdery mildew, and unpredictable weather. We'll show you how. An...
85. Tomatoes 2022: What We are Growing and Super Sweet New Tips
June 07, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBLet’s deep dive into tomatoes 2022! We've got breaking news on tomato health benefits, nutritional value of raw vs. cooked, the use of their pigment in making solar panels. Also - how to pick the best tomato plants from your local nursery, and what we are growing in our gardens this year. Plus: Why is a Better Boy tomato better than a Big Boy tomato? What is the difference between Sweet 100 and Supersweet 100? What the heck is an Inditerminate tomato? Are hybrids organic? And of...
84. Oh My Gourd! All About Growing Squash and Stranger Garden Things
May 24, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBYou can roast it, grill it, soup it, zoodle it, sweet or savory it - it’s the amazing, versatile squash. And we tell you how to plant it, water it, protect it, cure it, and store it all the winter long. From the sweetest to the largest to the oddest; grow squash and gets pounds and pounds of food and a hedge against inflation. Plus, How to make an anti-fungal agent that protects against powdery mildew. How to hynotize a chicken, should you have the need to. Want to grow marigolds this ...
83.We’re Sexy and We Mow It. All About Lawns and Lawn Alternatives
May 10, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBGardeners care about the planet, and if you are choosing between a lawn, an alternative, or a mix of the two - we have some very pertinent info on how to mow, how to water, how to fertilize, carbon removers, forever chemicals, ground covers and what kind of grasses are good for your zone. And while you mull over these questions you can also: Celebrate what is blooming in our gardens. (Yay!) Find out what is dead in our gardens. (Ack!) Enjoy to a beautiful letter sent in from a listen...
BONUS! Happy World Naked Gardening Day!
May 06, 2022 14:39 - 2 minutes - 4.1 MBWith World Naked Gardening Day just around the corner on May 7, we thought we would share one of our favorite pod plays. Good laughs and celebrating the garden are what we are all about at Upside Down Tulips. Most of the time we even have clothes on. We will be back next week with a brand new episode filled with our fun garden tips and tricks and bad jokes. xoxo Edith & Christy World Naked Gardening Day is a thing? Live in Denver? Come see the play we worked on! Runs until May 14, 20...
82. All We Seed is Love: Our Favorite Seed Company Stops By!
April 27, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBJudy Seaborn, founder of Botanical Interests seed company, stops by to share her favorite gardening mistakes - and gives us so many great tips. Which plants won’t benefit from starting early? Which don’t like being transplanted? How do you keep your seeds from clumping in one place in the garden? What plant is a must in Judy's garden this year? Plus: If you plant onions in a circle do you get onion rings? Dandelions - good for bees or not? (The controversy begins.) We talk mugwort ...
81. So Many Spring Tips! Plus: Why You Should Join a Community Garden
April 13, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBTo celebrate National Gardending Day on April 14, we packed this episode with a wheelbarrow full of Spring tips and tricks! Then, we give you something new! We interview an expert: Brittany Pimental, the Equity and Food Access Director at Denver Urban Gardens. We learned so much. Just about every city has a community garden program and they’re there to help you. We learn about viable seeds in ancient Egyptian tombs. Sustainability swaps? No, not a way to reignite the spark in a marri...
80. Mmmm! 15 Fragrant Plants That Will Make Your Garden Smell Amazing
March 30, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBCan you smell the lilac? It’s all about common and not so common scents in the garden. Combat the malodorous smells of modern times - the exhaust, the garbage, your overly patchoulied co-worker - with the gentle scents that certain trees and plants will provide. Which ones are our favorites, which ones have medicinal properties, which plant can be sowed straight from a teabag. Listen as a letter from Doug gives instructions on building a chicken wire rabbit deterrent fence that just might wo...
79. Best Drama, Best Villain, Best Supporting Plant: Who Will Win Our Garden Awards?
March 22, 2022 17:54 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBUsing the Academy Awards as our inspiration, we give awards to the favorites, and also the disappointments, in our gardens. Along the way we share what made our successes shine and what might prevent future failures. Trees to vines to veggies to flowers- from best ensemble to the most dependable to the villains - Garden 2021 has been a heck of a year. Plus buggy hollyhocks, raging at the radish, and the little seedling that could. Learn How to Winter Sow! Support UDT by joining our Garden...
78. Easy Peasy: We Spill the Dirt on the Easiest Veggies and Flowers
March 16, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBWe’re gardeners and sports lovers, so let’s say this episode is smashmouth gardening. Where else are you gonna get that? We tell you which are the easiest veggies and flowers to grow, and give you tips to ensure your success. Do you like beans, carrots, zucchini, lettuce, and peas? Do marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers and morning glories please your eyes? Add some hardy perennials and you have a beautiful easy peasy garden. Plus an all NEW Who Killed Rosemary: Misty Contour, intrepid ...
77. Answer: Worm Composting. Question: What is Makes the Best Fertilizer?
March 09, 2022 01:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBWe'll Take Worm Composting for $1000, Ken. And Let's Make it A True Daily Double! We explore vermiculture, which ensures that you can grow the most nutritious vegetables, the most beautiful flowers because you can make the best fertilizer in your backyard, under the sink, on your balcony. Are we pulling your garden-overalled leg? No, we’re not. Vermiculture is raising worms for their precious poop, and we give you the inside scoop. Where to put them, what to feed them, how to keep them ali...