PlanterTomato Vegetable Gardening Podcast http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/ Vegetable Gardening & Urban Farming Podcast: Heirloom Tomatoes & Other Vegetables, Garden Design, Container Gardening, Chickens, Bees. en-US Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:45:30 -0800 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatoGames & Hobbies/HobbiesArts/FoodHealth/Fitness & NutritionKids & FamilySociety & CultureMark Delmannovegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatoPlanter Tomato Vegetable Garden PodcastsVegetable Gardening & Urban Farming: Heirloom Tomatoes & Other Vegetables, Garden Design, Container Gardening, Chickens, Bees. http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab210/MarkDelman/PlanterTomatocomBanner300x300.jpgPlanterTomato Podcasts The New Potato Chip Is Made From Kale (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/r2dcL60z-0Q/the-new-potato-chip-is-made-from-kale-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/the-new-potato-chip-is-made-from-kale-podcast.html An alternative to the potato chip, kale chips are just as tasty and are very nutritious. In this Podast, I provide a delicious alternative to potato chips.  Don't tell the kids, but they are also very healthy.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, January 25, 2012:

PlanterTomato 1_25_2012 Kale Chips


Kale Chips

]]> Food and Drink Mark Delman Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:45:30 -0800 noAn alternative to the potato chip, kale chips are just as tasty and are very nutritious.Mark DelmanAn alternative to the potato chip, kale chips are just as tasty and are very nutritious.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/the-new-potato-chip-is-made-from-kale-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-1_25_2012-kale-chips.mp3 Hardiness Zones Systems & Plant Selection (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/PWtxmTZUE1k/hardiness-zones-systems-plant-selection-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/hardiness-zones-systems-plant-selection-podcast.html Three systems for determining which plants will grow in your area compared. In this podcast, I cover three systems for determining which plants to grow in your area.

PlanterTomato 1_22_2012 Hardiness Zone Systems


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]]> Garden Planning Mark Delman Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:17:09 -0800 noThree systems for determining which plants will grow in your area compared.Mark DelmanThree systems for determining which plants will grow in your area compared.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/hardiness-zones-systems-plant-selection-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-1_22_2012-hardiness-zone-systems.mp3 My 2012 Garden Plan - What's In and What's Out (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/FSAZw2hkN9E/my-2012-garden-plan-whats-in-and-whats-out-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/my-2012-garden-plan-whats-in-and-whats-out-podcast.html A list of vegetable varieties that are being added or removed from my 2012 garden plan. In this Podcast, I'll let you know what's going what's being added and dropped to my garden in 2012 and share my 2012 garden plan.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, January 15, 2011:

PlanterTomato 1_15_2012 My 2012 Garden Plan

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]]> Garden Planning Mark Delman Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:21:57 -0800 noA list of vegetable varieties that are being added or removed from my 2012 garden plan.Mark DelmanA list of vegetable varieties that are being added or removed from my 2012 garden plan.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/my-2012-garden-plan-whats-in-and-whats-out-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-1_15_2012-my-2012-garden-plan.mp3 Ten Interesting New Vegetable Varieties for 2012 (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/LduaN1qJzB0/ten-interesting-new-vegetable-varieties-for-2012-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/ten-interesting-new-vegetable-varieties-for-2012-podcast.html Ten Interesting New Vegetable Varieties for 2012 culled from the top seed catalog companies. In this Podcast, I highlight some new varieties that caught my eye as I thumbed through the pages of the 2012 seed catalogs.  Some are new varieties, some are just new to me, and some are just plain wacky.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, January 11, 2012:

 

PlanterTomato 1_11_2012 Ten New Vegetables for 2012

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]]> Garden Planning Seeds Mark Delman Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:37:29 -0800 noTen Interesting New Vegetable Varieties for 2012 culled from the top seed catalog companies.Mark DelmanTen Interesting New Vegetable Varieties for 2012 culled from the top seed catalog companies.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/ten-interesting-new-vegetable-varieties-for-2012-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-1_11_2012-ten-new-vegetables-for-2012.mp3 Best Vegetable Seed Companies (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/nq3HVWA2thw/best-vegetable-seed-companies-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/best-vegetable-seed-companies-podcast.html Here are ten of the best seed companies in the United States. If you are planning your 2012 garden check out these suppliers for an amazing selection of vegetables, herbs, fruit and berries. Over the course of the next several posts, I'll let you know what I believe is new or interesting in the 2012 seed catalogs and also share my 2012 garden plan with you. To get things rolling, I'm providing a list of twenty of my favorite seed companies from whom I've purchased over the years. 

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, January 8, 2012:

PlanterTomato 1_8_2012 Best Vegetable Seed Catalogs


2012 Catalog Montage

 

]]> Garden Planning Seeds Mark Delman Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:58:00 -0800 noHere are ten of the best seed companies in the United States. If you are planning your 2012 garden check out these suppliers for an amazing selection of vegetables, herbs, fruit and berries. Mark DelmanHere are ten of the best seed companies in the United States. If you are planning your 2012 garden check out these suppliers for an amazing selection of vegetables, herbs, fruit and berries. vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2012/01/best-vegetable-seed-companies-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-1_8_2012-best-vegetable-seed-catalogs.mp3 Yuzu: Citrus Fruit For Harvest in Winter (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/tGkmwYEai-I/yuzu-citrus-fruit-for-harvest-in-winter-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/yuzu-citrus-fruit-for-harvest-in-winter-podcast.html Learn how to grow Yuzu, a delicately lemon-flavored citrus, that can be grown in temperate climates. Also included are a few recipes for using this unique citrus. A citrus fruit that can be grown in temperate climates and harvested in Winter for holiday recipes.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Thursday, December 29, 2011:

PlanterTomato 12_29_11 Yuzu

Yuzu

 

]]> Food and Drink Fruit Trees Mark Delman Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:50:28 -0800 noLearn how to grow Yuzu, a delicately lemon-flavored citrus, that can be grown in temperate climates. Also included are a few recipes for using this unique citrus.Mark DelmanLearn how to grow Yuzu, a delicately lemon-flavored citrus, that can be grown in temperate climates. Also included are a few recipes for using this unique citrus.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/yuzu-citrus-fruit-for-harvest-in-winter-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-12_29_11-yuzu.mp3 Chicken Lovers Eggnog Recipe (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/uybr531OWic/chicken-lovers-eggnog-recipe-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/chicken-lovers-eggnog-recipe-podcast.html This highly rated eggnog recipe is made even better if made with fresh eggs from your own chickens. This recipe for eggnog comes courtesy of House and Garden Magazine from the 1970's.  It's made better if you are able to include fresh eggs from your own chickens, so I call it Chicken Lovers Eggnog.

PlanterTomato_12_24_2011 Chicken Lovers Eggnog

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]]> Chickens and Chicken Coops Food and Drink Mark Delman Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:28:22 -0800 noThis highly rated eggnog recipe is made even better if made with fresh eggs from your own chickens.Mark DelmanThis highly rated eggnog recipe is made even better if made with fresh eggs from your own chickens.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/chicken-lovers-eggnog-recipe-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_12_24_2011-chicken-lovers-eggnog.mp3 Four Reasons Why You Can't Really Use Homegrown Ingredients to Make Beer (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/Y3ZDjWxoH2g/four-reasons-why-you-cant-really-use-homegrown-ingredients-to-make-beer-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/four-reasons-why-you-cant-really-use-homegrown-ingredients-to-make-beer-podcast.html This explains why growing your own hops and barley to make beer is not practical. I've been experimenting with growing grain in my suburban backyard.  It's fun to think of growing grain and then converting it to beer. In this Podcast, I provide information about the ingredients in beer and the four reasons why growing your own ingredients isn't practical.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, December 18, 2011

PlanterTomato 12_18_2011 Growing Ingredients for Beer


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]]> Food and Drink Grain Mark Delman Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:09:57 -0800 noThis explains why growing your own hops and barley to make beer is not practical.Mark DelmanThis explains why growing your own hops and barley to make beer is not practical.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/four-reasons-why-you-cant-really-use-homegrown-ingredients-to-make-beer-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-12_18_2011-growing-ingredients-for-beer.mp3 Best Vegetables for Beginner Gardeners - The Top Ten (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/hlBeCTmefI8/best-vegetables-for-beginner-gardeners-the-top-ten-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/best-vegetables-for-beginner-gardeners-the-top-ten-podcast.html A list of the top ten vegetables for new gardeners. A selection of the easiest, quickest maturing, most productive and tastiest vegetables for new gardeners. Beginner vegetable gardeners always ask what they should be growing.  In this Podcast, I provide guidance on the best choices for new gardeners.


PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, December 11, 2011:

PlanterTomato 12_11_11 Top Ten Vegetables for New Gardeners


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]]> Garden Planning Mark Delman Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:28:58 -0800 noA list of the top ten vegetables for new gardeners. A selection of the easiest, quickest maturing, most productive and tastiest vegetables for new gardeners.Mark DelmanA list of the top ten vegetables for new gardeners. A selection of the easiest, quickest maturing, most productive and tastiest vegetables for new gardeners.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/best-vegetables-for-beginner-gardeners-the-top-ten-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-12_11_11-top-ten-vegetables-for-new-gardeners.mp3 Honey Bees In Winter (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/R6YyAPews6o/honey-bees-in-winter-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/honey-bees-in-winter-podcast.html Interesting facts about honey bees in Winter A few fun facts about how bees survive the Winter.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, December 4, 2011:

PlanterTomato 11_4_2011 Honey Bees In Winter


Bees In Winter 1

 

Bees In Winter 2

]]> Bees & Beekeeping Mark Delman Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:23:12 -0800 noInteresting facts about honey bees in WinterMark DelmanInteresting facts about honey bees in Wintervegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/12/honey-bees-in-winter-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_4_2011-honey-bees-in-winter.mp3 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for Gardeners (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/CsCrZ5XHs5I/2011-holiday-gift-guide-for-gardeners-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/2011-holiday-gift-guide-for-gardeners-podcast.html Great holiday gifts for gardeners With Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to start thinking about Holiday gifts for friends and family.  Here is my list of holiday gifts for guy and gal gardeners:

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, November 27, 2011:

PlanterTomato 11_27_2011 Holiday Gifts for Gardeners

For photos and web links to items mentioned in this Podcast, check out my website posting on Holiday Gifts.

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]]> Misc. Mark Delman Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:54:57 -0800 noGreat holiday gifts for gardenersMark DelmanGreat holiday gifts for gardenersvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/2011-holiday-gift-guide-for-gardeners-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_27_2011-holiday-gifts-for-gardeners.mp3 Yummy Thanksgiving Side Dish - Roasted Root Vegetables (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/cnPRMzKDp_g/yummy-thanksgiving-side-dish-roasted-root-vegetables-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/yummy-thanksgiving-side-dish-roasted-root-vegetables-podcast.html An easy and delicious vegetable side dish for Thanksgiving. If you haven't decided what to put next to your Turkey this Thanksgiving, here's a side dish that is easy to prepare and delicious.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, November 24, 2011:

PlanterTomato 11_24_2011 Roasted Root Vegetables

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]]> Food Preservation & Storage Mark Delman Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:17:22 -0800 noAn easy and delicious vegetable side dish for Thanksgiving.Mark DelmanAn easy and delicious vegetable side dish for Thanksgiving.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/yummy-thanksgiving-side-dish-roasted-root-vegetables-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_24_2011-roasted-root-vegetables.mp3 Awesome Pumpkin Pie from Galeux D'Eysines (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/vyLCoiUvPdU/awesome-pumpkin-pie-from-galeux-deysines-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/awesome-pumpkin-pie-from-galeux-deysines-podcast.html An awesome pumpkin pie recipe and information about Galeux D'Eysines, a French heirloom variety used to make it. Every Thanksgiving I make a pumpkin pie but my twist on the classic recipe is to substitute a winter squash grown in my garden for the pumpkin in the ingredient list.  In my opinion, a pie made with fresh winter squash leaves pie made with canned pumpkin in the dust.  Learn the recipe and more about the Galeux D'Eysines squash in this Podcast.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, November 20, 2011:

PlanterTomato 11_20_2011 Galeux DEysines Pumpkin Pie


Galeux Deysines

]]> Food and Drink Squash Mark Delman Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:45:47 -0800 noAn awesome pumpkin pie recipe and information about Galeux D'Eysines, a French heirloom variety used to make it.Mark DelmanAn awesome pumpkin pie recipe and information about Galeux D'Eysines, a French heirloom variety used to make it.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/awesome-pumpkin-pie-from-galeux-deysines-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_20_2011-galeux-deysines-pumpkin-pie.mp3 How to Make Mead - Wine from Honey (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/5hPV5UV2kwo/how-to-make-mead-wine-from-honey-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/how-to-make-mead-wine-from-honey-podcast.html Basic instructions on how to make mead or honey wine. Honey wine, known more properly as "mead," is probably the first alcoholic beverage created by humans, predating the now much more popular wine and beer.  While not commonly available as a commercially produced product, mead is very easy to make at home.  In this posting, I'll tell you a little bit about this ancient beverage and give you basic instructions on how to make it.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, November 13, 2011:

PlanterTomato 11_13_2011 How To Make Mead or Honey Wine

Hygrometer

 

Primary Fermenter

]]> Bees & Beekeeping Food and Drink Mark Delman Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:17:01 -0800 noBasic instructions on how to make mead or honey wine.Mark DelmanBasic instructions on how to make mead or honey wine.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/how-to-make-mead-wine-from-honey-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_13_2011-how-to-make-mead-or-honey-wine.mp3 Beware of Store Bought Honey: Another Reason To Keep Bees (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/XOwA5P9HE50/beware-of-store-bought-honey-another-reason-to-keep-bees-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/beware-of-store-bought-honey-another-reason-to-keep-bees-podcast.html A new study shows that most honey sold in grocery and club stores may be adulterated or contaminated A recent article by Food Safety News suggests that honey purchased at most grocery and club stores may be adulterated or contaminated.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, November 9, 2011:

PlanterTomato 11_6_2011 Dangerous Honey

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]]> Bees & Beekeeping Food and Drink Mark Delman Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:58:17 -0800 noA new study shows that most honey sold in grocery and club stores may be adulterated or contaminatedMark DelmanA new study shows that most honey sold in grocery and club stores may be adulterated or contaminatedvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/beware-of-store-bought-honey-another-reason-to-keep-bees-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_6_2011-dangerous-honey.mp3 Grinding Your Own Flint or Dent Corn (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/1GMkR5d2uuM/grinding-your-own-flint-or-dent-corn-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/grinding-your-own-flint-or-dent-corn-podcast.html How to grind corn in a grain mill and calculating yield per acre. In this Podcast, I describe the steps you need to grind home grown flint or dent corn and how to calculate your yield in bushels per acre.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, November 6, 2011.

PlanterTomato 11_6_2011 Grinding Corn

Corn Sheller

Shelling Flint Corn

Kitchen Aid Grain Mill

Coarse Grind Flint Corn

Second Pass Grind



 


]]> Grain Mark Delman Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:11:05 -0800 noHow to grind corn in a grain mill and calculating yield per acre.Mark DelmanHow to grind corn in a grain mill and calculating yield per acre.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/11/grinding-your-own-flint-or-dent-corn-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-11_6_2011-grinding-corn.mp3 How to Can Sweet Peppers (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/bUDOvR6JYQE/how-to-can-sweet-peppers-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/how-to-can-sweet-peppers-podcast.html Instructions on how to can sweet red and green peppers. In this Podcast, I'll show you how to preserve sweet peppers.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, October 30, 2011:

PlanterTomato10_30_2011 Canning Sweet Peppers

Sweet Red Peppers

 

Blistered Red Peppers

Canned Sweet Peppers

]]> Food Preservation & Storage Mark Delman Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:29:52 -0700 noInstructions on how to can sweet red and green peppers.Mark DelmanInstructions on how to can sweet red and green peppers.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/how-to-can-sweet-peppers-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato10_30_2011-canning-sweet-peppers.mp3 Delicious Pasta Sauce: Secret Ingredients Revealed (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/xzpArSnVsQ4/delicious-pasta-sauce-secret-ingredients-revealed-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/delicious-pasta-sauce-secret-ingredients-revealed-podcast.html An awesome pasta sauce that uses two secret ingredients to make the dish. An awesome pasta sauce that uses two secret ingredients to make the dish.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, October 26, 2011:

 

PlanterTomato10_26_2011 Pasta Sauce Secret Ingredients

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]]> Food and Drink Mark Delman Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:05:09 -0700 noAn awesome pasta sauce that uses two secret ingredients to make the dish.Mark DelmanAn awesome pasta sauce that uses two secret ingredients to make the dish.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/delicious-pasta-sauce-secret-ingredients-revealed-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato10_26_2011-pasta-sauce-secret-ingredients.mp3 Getting Your Bee Hive Ready For Winter - A Checklist (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/BI2hHrrfTms/getting-your-bee-hive-ready-for-winter-a-checklist-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/getting-your-bee-hive-ready-for-winter-a-checklist-podcast.html A check list of things you should do to prepare your bee hives for Winter. In this Podcast, I provide a check list of things you need to do to prepare your hives for the cold months of Winter. 

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, October 23, 2011:

 

PlanterTomato10_23_2011 Bees Winter Checklist

 

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Bee Inspection
Photo: During my most recent inspection, I found that both hives have more than enough honey to get through our temperate Northern California Winters.

]]> Bees & Beekeeping Mark Delman Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:55:02 -0700 noA check list of things you should do to prepare your bee hives for Winter.Mark DelmanA check list of things you should do to prepare your bee hives for Winter.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/getting-your-bee-hive-ready-for-winter-a-checklist-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato10_23_2011-bees-winter-checklist.mp3 Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/74nqOWi78tc/minnesota-midget-cantaloupe-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/minnesota-midget-cantaloupe-podcast.html How to grow Minnesota Midget Melons How to grow the Minnesota Midget

PlanterTomato Podcast for Tuesday, October 18, 2011

PlanterTomato_11_18_2011 Minnesota Midge

 

Minnesota Midget 1


Minnesota Midget 2

]]> Mark Delman Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:18:12 -0700 noHow to grow Minnesota Midget MelonsMark DelmanHow to grow Minnesota Midget Melonsvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/minnesota-midget-cantaloupe-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_11_18_2011-minnesota-midget.mp3 Growing Wheat In Your Home Garden (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/VTrhTj1PDVE/growing-wheat-in-your-home-garden-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/growing-wheat-in-your-home-garden-podcast.html Learn how to overwinter wheat for your backyard garden and ways to preventing wheat plants from lodging.  In this Podcast, I tell you how to grow wheat in your home garden and provide information about an heirloom variety of that is reputed to be excellent for pasta and bread.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday October 16, 2011:

PlanterTomato 10_16_2011 Frassinetto Wheat

Lodging Protection

]]> Mark Delman Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:03:22 -0700 noLearn how to overwinter wheat for your backyard garden and ways to preventing wheat plants from lodging.Mark DelmanLearn how to overwinter wheat for your backyard garden and ways to preventing wheat plants from lodging.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/growing-wheat-in-your-home-garden-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-10_16_2011-frassinetto-wheat.mp3 How to Make A Fantastic Halloween Pumpkin (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/ZfuP8wRGHrE/how-to-make-a-fantastic-halloween-pumpkin-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/how-to-make-a-fantastic-halloween-pumpkin-podcast.html Ideas and how-to information to carve an awesome Halloween pumpkin. In this Podcast, I provide some ideas to get you thinking about Halloween and information on how to carve a great jack-o-lantern.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, October 9, 2011:

PlanterTomato_10_9_2011 Fantastic Halloween Pumpkins


DragonPumpkin

 

HangmanPumpkin

GrimReaper

AbandonHope

SpiderPumpkin

]]> Misc. Mark Delman Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:28:22 -0700 noIdeas and how-to information to carve an awesome Halloween pumpkin.Mark DelmanIdeas and how-to information to carve an awesome Halloween pumpkin.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/how-to-make-a-fantastic-halloween-pumpkin-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_10_9_2011-fantastic-halloween-pumpkins.mp3 Overwintering Onions & Garlic (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/Y95YU6FMJYU/overwintering-onions-garlic-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/overwintering-onions-garlic-podcast.html How to overwinter garlic and onions in your garden Now is the time to get your onion and garlic sets.  Learn all about onions and garlic in this Podcast.

Overwintering Onions Garlic


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]]> Misc. Mark Delman Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:08:56 -0700 noHow to overwinter garlic and onions in your gardenMark DelmanHow to overwinter garlic and onions in your gardenvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/10/overwintering-onions-garlic-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/overwintering-onions-garlic.mp3 Puntarelle & Italian Sausage Pasta (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/LyJGqQdUlb0/puntarelle-italian-sausage-pasta-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/puntarelle-italian-sausage-pasta-podcast.html A gourmet pasta dish you can prepare in about 20 minutes that uses Italian Sausage and Puntarelle from your garden. This is a quick gourmet pasta dish that is a nice change from traditional tomato or cream based pasta dishes.  It's made with Italian Sausage and Puntarelle (Italian Dandelion).

PlanterTomato Podcast for Thursday, September 14, 2011: 

PlanterTomato_9_14_2011 Puntarelle & Suasage Pasta

Puntrelle&Sausage

 

]]> Food and Drink Salad Greens Mark Delman Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:45:59 -0700 noA gourmet pasta dish you can prepare in about 20 minutes that uses Italian Sausage and Puntarelle from your garden.Mark DelmanA gourmet pasta dish you can prepare in about 20 minutes that uses Italian Sausage and Puntarelle from your garden.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/puntarelle-italian-sausage-pasta-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_9_14_2011-puntarelle-suasage-pasta.mp3 Top Ten Vegetables for Fall & Winter Harvests (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/Kgpxt-5PEtQ/top-ten-vegetables-for-fall-winter-harvests-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/top-ten-vegetables-for-fall-winter-harvests-podcast.html The best ten vegetables to grow in the Fall and Winter including cold tolerance and minimum germination temperatures. You can grow and harvest plenty of fresh veggies during the fall and winter. Even in coldest parts of the country (zone 4), you can grow these veggies in the winter if you provide additional protection such as a double insulated cold frame, tunnel, or greenhouse. 

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, September 11, 2011:

PlanterTomato_9_11_2011 Top 10 Vegetables for Fall & Winter

PlanterTomato.com_Mache

 

]]> Garden Planning Mark Delman Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:14:12 -0700 noThe best ten vegetables to grow in the Fall and Winter including cold tolerance and minimum germination temperatures.Mark DelmanThe best ten vegetables to grow in the Fall and Winter including cold tolerance and minimum germination temperatures.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/top-ten-vegetables-for-fall-winter-harvests-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_9_11_2011-top-10-vegetables-for-fall-winter.mp3 Awesome Apples: Cox's Orange Pippin (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/uDVyBkUvdRw/awesome-apples-coxs-orange-pippin-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/awesome-apples-coxs-orange-pippin-podcast.html Success growing Cox's Orange Pippin apples in the Pacific Northwest and provide some tips on how to protect your dwarf fruit trees from squirrels In this Podcast, I report success growing Cox's Orange Pippin apples and provide some tips on how to protect your dwarf fruit trees from squirrels.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, September 6, 2011: 

PlanterTomato 9_6_2011 Awesome Apples

Cox's Orange Pippin

 

]]> Fruit Trees Mark Delman Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:32:56 -0700 noSuccess growing Cox's Orange Pippin apples in the Pacific Northwest and provide some tips on how to protect your dwarf fruit trees from squirrelsMark DelmanSuccess growing Cox's Orange Pippin apples in the Pacific Northwest and provide some tips on how to protect your dwarf fruit trees from squirrelsvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/awesome-apples-coxs-orange-pippin-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-9_6_2011-awesome-apples.mp3 How to Can Tomatoes (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/_hBR3X9Rcr8/how-to-can-tomatoes-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/how-to-can-tomatoes-podcast.html Learn how to can tomatoes using the hot water bath method or a pressure canner. In this posting, I'll show you how to can tomatoes using both the hot water bath method and with a pressure canner.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, September 5, 2011:

How to Can Tomatoes

CannedTomatoes

 

]]> Food Preservation & Storage Tomatoes Mark Delman Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:45:33 -0700 noLearn how to can tomatoes using the hot water bath method or a pressure canner.Mark DelmanLearn how to can tomatoes using the hot water bath method or a pressure canner.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/how-to-can-tomatoes-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/how-to-can-tomatoes.mp3 Farming with Dynamite (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/ScYTBwOA1Fc/farming-with-dynamite-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/farming-with-dynamite-podcast.html The many uses of dynamite in farming.... Humor. So many uses of dynamite in farming that Dupont put out a brochure. Credit where credit is due... I saw this pamphlet posted on Root Simple gardening blog and couldn't resist sharing a laugh with you.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, September 3, 2o11:

PlanterTomato 9_3_2011 Farming with Dynamite


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]]> Humor Mark Delman Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:31:01 -0700 noThe many uses of dynamite in farming.... Humor.Mark DelmanThe many uses of dynamite in farming.... Humor.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/09/farming-with-dynamite-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-9_3_2011-farming-with-dynamite.mp3 How to Make The Best French Fries & The Right Potatoes To Do So (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/5n9ax7oImls/how-to-make-the-best-french-fries-the-right-potatoes-to-do-so-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/how-to-make-the-best-french-fries-the-right-potatoes-to-do-so-podcast.html Learn which potatoes to select and the method to make awesome tasting crispy french fries. In this Podcast, I'll explain which types of potatoes make the best french fries and explain how to cook them.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, August 21, 2011:

PlanterTomato 8_21_2011 French Fries

French Fries

]]> Food and Drink Mark Delman Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:15:08 -0700 noLearn which potatoes to select and the method to make awesome tasting crispy french fries.Mark DelmanLearn which potatoes to select and the method to make awesome tasting crispy french fries.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/how-to-make-the-best-french-fries-the-right-potatoes-to-do-so-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-8_21_2011-french-fries.mp3 Putting Away Shelling Beans for Winter (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/p7kK2ApHWsM/putting-away-shelling-beans-for-winter-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/putting-away-shelling-beans-for-winter-podcast.html Growing, Harvesting & Storing Soldier Beans Growing, Harvesting & Storing Soldier Beans.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

 

PlanterTomato 8_17_2011 Growing Shelling Beans


Soldier Beans  

]]> Mark Delman Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:04:26 -0700 noGrowing, Harvesting & Storing Soldier BeansMark DelmanGrowing, Harvesting & Storing Soldier Beansvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/putting-away-shelling-beans-for-winter-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-8_17_2011-growing-shelling-beans.mp3 How To Can Green Beans (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/Dv-bCPXJgG8/how-to-can-green-beans-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/how-to-can-green-beans-podcast.html How to can green beans with a pressure canner In this Podcast, I explain how to use a pressure canner to preserve green beans.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, August 14, 2011:

 

PlanterTomato 8_14_2011 Canning Green Beans

Green Beans

 

]]> Food Preservation & Storage Mark Delman Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:08:01 -0700 noHow to can green beans with a pressure cannerMark DelmanHow to can green beans with a pressure cannervegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/how-to-can-green-beans-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-8_14_2011-canning-green-beans-1.mp3 Camomile Ornamental & Edible At the Same Time (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/tq0LBrwe47I/camomile-ornamental-edible-at-the-same-time-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/camomile-ornamental-edible-at-the-same-time-podcast.html Making camomile tea with fresh camomile If you like chamomile tea, you'll like it better when its made with fresh chamomile flowers.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, August 13, 2011:

PlanterTomato 8_13_2011 Camomile Tea


Camomile
Photo: German Chamomile 

 

]]> Herbs Mark Delman Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:38:51 -0700 noMaking camomile tea with fresh camomileMark DelmanMaking camomile tea with fresh camomilevegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/camomile-ornamental-edible-at-the-same-time-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-8_13_2011-camomile-tea.mp3 A Bad Year For Tomatoes (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/7ciC3nJIT9s/a-bad-year-for-tomatoes-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/a-bad-year-for-tomatoes-podcast.html Cool weather in Northern California, disease and pests have made for a bad tomato harvest in 2011 Weather, aphids and wilt have made this year a bad one for tomatoes.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, August 10, 2011:

 

PlanterTomato 8_10_2011 A Bad Year For Tomatoes


Tomato Wilt

 

]]> Tomatoes Mark Delman Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:27:51 -0700 noCool weather in Northern California, disease and pests have made for a bad tomato harvest in 2011Mark DelmanCool weather in Northern California, disease and pests have made for a bad tomato harvest in 2011vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/a-bad-year-for-tomatoes-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-8_10_2011-a-bad-year-for-tomatoes.mp3 Flint Corn & Grain Mills Used To Grind Corn, Wheat & Other Grains (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/hKTCsl0EGV4/flint-corn-grain-mills-used-to-grind-corn-wheat-other-grains-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/flint-corn-grain-mills-used-to-grind-corn-wheat-other-grains-podcast.html Learn about the types of grain mills available on the market for those that want to grind wheat, corn and other grains for making bread, tortillas, polenta and other foods. In this podcast, I'll let you know a little about your options to grind flint corn and other grains into flour.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday August 7, 2011:

PlanterTomato 8_7_2011 Grain Mills

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]]> Grain Mark Delman Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:10:32 -0700 noLearn about the types of grain mills available on the market for those that want to grind wheat, corn and other grains for making bread, tortillas, polenta and other foods.Mark DelmanLearn about the types of grain mills available on the market for those that want to grind wheat, corn and other grains for making bread, tortillas, polenta and other foods.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/08/flint-corn-grain-mills-used-to-grind-corn-wheat-other-grains-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-8_7_2011-grain-mills.mp3 Stupice: Early Seaon Tomato Review (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/dnyfRxEnaNA/stupice-early-seaon-tomato-review-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/07/stupice-early-seaon-tomato-review-podcast.html A review of Stupice, an early-season heirloom tomato. Last week, we got our first tomato of the season.  A new variety for me this year, Stupice (pronounced stew-peach-ka) is an early season, heirloom, variety from Czechoslovakia.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, July 11, 2011:

PlanterTomato_7_11_2011 Stupice Tomato Review

Stupice Tomato

]]> Tomatoes Mark Delman Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:33:01 -0700 noA review of Stupice, an early-season heirloom tomato.Mark DelmanA review of Stupice, an early-season heirloom tomato.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/07/stupice-early-seaon-tomato-review-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_7_11_2011-stupice-tomato-review.mp3 Oatmeal from Groats (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/ZGRhL4K8k5w/oatmeal-from-groats-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/07/oatmeal-from-groats-podcast.html Learn how to harvest, thresh, winnow and prepare hulless oats. In April, I posted about my experience growing hulless oats.  I planted oats in a small area of my suburban garden to see if I could successfully overwinter them and also to get a feel for the process of growing grain in a backyard garden.  In this Podcast, I describe the process of harvesting, threshing and winnowing the grain.  I also share some a tip about how to cook it.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, July 4, 2011:

PlanterTomato 7_4_2011 Harvesting Oats


Cooked Groats
Oats


]]> Grain Mark Delman Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:07:48 -0700 noLearn how to harvest, thresh, winnow and prepare hulless oats.Mark DelmanLearn how to harvest, thresh, winnow and prepare hulless oats.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/07/oatmeal-from-groats-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-7_4_2011-harvesting-oats.mp3 Not All Corn Is Sweet Corn (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/ipzVILJq6xU/not-all-corn-is-sweet-corn-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/not-all-corn-is-sweet-corn-podcast.html Information about growing flint and dent corn used to make corn bread, tortillas, tamales, pancakes. Every year I grow sweet corn in my garden.  However, this year, I'm also growing a variety of corn that is not meant to be eaten fresh and is not sweet at all.  In this posting, I'll discuss different types of corn that can be grown in the home garden.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, June 19, 2011:

 

PlanterTomato6_19_2011 Flint Corn

 

Picture 21

]]> Grain Mark Delman Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:42:59 -0700 noInformation about growing flint and dent corn used to make corn bread, tortillas, tamales, pancakes.Mark DelmanInformation about growing flint and dent corn used to make corn bread, tortillas, tamales, pancakes.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/not-all-corn-is-sweet-corn-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato6_19_2011-flint-corn.mp3 Growing Sugarcane in the Backyard (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/gWsytQHchSI/growing-sugarcane-in-the-backyard-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/growing-sugarcane-in-the-backyard-podcast.html An experiment in growing sugarcane in a backyard in Northern California In this post, I hatch another crazy gardening idea to grow sugarcane in my backyard.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, June 12, 2011:

PlanterTomato6_12_2011 Growing Sugarcane


Sugarcane harvested

]]> Misc. Mark Delman Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:44:16 -0700 noAn experiment in growing sugarcane in a backyard in Northern CaliforniaMark DelmanAn experiment in growing sugarcane in a backyard in Northern Californiavegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/growing-sugarcane-in-the-backyard-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato6_12_2011-growing-sugarcane.mp3 Great Outdoor Gifts for Father's Day 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/3dKOznMHedQ/great-outdoor-gifts-for-fathers-day-2011.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/great-outdoor-gifts-for-fathers-day-2011.html Great outdoor gifts for Father's Day If you're looking for gift ideas for your backyard loving dad, you've come to the right place.  Here are my picks for 2011.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday Evening, June 5, 2011:

PlanterTomato6_5_2011 Father's Day Gifts 2011

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]]> Mark Delman Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:07:34 -0700 noGreat outdoor gifts for Father's DayMark DelmanGreat outdoor gifts for Father's Dayvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/great-outdoor-gifts-for-fathers-day-2011.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato6_5_2011-fathers-day-gifts-2011.mp3 How to Harvest, Store And Pickle Garlic (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/FhE4lZ6B_r4/how-to-harvest-store-and-pickle-garlic-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/how-to-harvest-store-and-pickle-garlic-podcast.html Learn how to harvest and store garlic plus a recipe for pickled garlic. In this posting, I'll describe when to harvest garlic and the easiest, and perhaps the best, way to store it.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, June 5, 2011:

PlanterTomato6_5_2011 Garlic

Garlic Plant

]]> Food Preservation & Storage Mark Delman Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:27:22 -0700 noLearn how to harvest and store garlic plus a recipe for pickled garlic.Mark DelmanLearn how to harvest and store garlic plus a recipe for pickled garlic.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/06/how-to-harvest-store-and-pickle-garlic-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato6_5_2011-garlic.mp3 Ultra_Breeze: A Better Bee Suit (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/Rq6-nxHs4-g/ultra_breeze-a-better-bee-suit-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/ultra_breeze-a-better-bee-suit-podcast.html A review of the Ultra-Breeze bee suit - a unique design that provides increased protection and superior ventilation. In this posting, I review the unique Ultra-Breeze Bee suit.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, May 30, 2011:

PlanterTomato 5_30_11 Ultra-Breeze

Ultra-Breeze Detail
Ultra-Breeze Bee Suit

]]> Bees & Beekeeping Mark Delman Mon, 30 May 2011 17:22:13 -0700 noA review of the Ultra-Breeze bee suit - a unique design that provides increased protection and superior ventilation.Mark DelmanA review of the Ultra-Breeze bee suit - a unique design that provides increased protection and superior ventilation.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/ultra_breeze-a-better-bee-suit-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato-5_30_11-ultra-breeze.mp3 Ducks or Chickens: Which Have Better Eggs (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/pYftSrByNqc/ducks-or-chickens-which-have-better-eggs-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/ducks-or-chickens-which-have-better-eggs-podcast.html The differences between duck and chicken eggs described and recommendations for those considering adding both types of poultry to their backyard farms. In this Podcast, I explain the differences between duck and chicken eggs and make recommendations for those considering adding both types of poultry to their backyard farms.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, May 22, 2011:

PlanterTomato5_22_11 Duck Eggs

Duck Chicken Egg Comparison

]]> Chickens and Chicken Coops Mark Delman Sat, 21 May 2011 17:21:12 -0700 noThe differences between duck and chicken eggs described and recommendations for those considering adding both types of poultry to their backyard farms.Mark DelmanThe differences between duck and chicken eggs described and recommendations for those considering adding both types of poultry to their backyard farms.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/ducks-or-chickens-which-have-better-eggs-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato5_22_11-duck-eggs.mp3 Artichokes: How To Grow Them And Two Recipes (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/HZ0opOjIzxY/artichokes-how-to-grow-them-and-two-recipes-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/artichokes-how-to-grow-them-and-two-recipes-podcast.html How to grow artichokes and two simple artichoke recipes. In this Podcast I'll give you information on how to grow artichokes and provide you with a recipe I learned in Rome.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, May 15, 2011:

PlanterTomato_5_15_2011 Artichokes

Artichoke Detail
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]]> Food and Drink Misc. Mark Delman Sun, 15 May 2011 06:33:02 -0700 noHow to grow artichokes and two simple artichoke recipes.Mark DelmanHow to grow artichokes and two simple artichoke recipes.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/artichokes-how-to-grow-them-and-two-recipes-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_5_15_2011-artichokes.mp3 Apples In Bloom: Tips for New Fruit Tree Growers (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/MV-kmUmt-3I/apples-in-bloom-tips-for-new-fruit-tree-growers-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/apples-in-bloom-tips-for-new-fruit-tree-growers-podcast.html Tips for growing apples and other dwarf fruit trees in your home garden. Over the last few weeks, the apple trees I purchased in January, 2010 began blooming.  I'm a newbie when it comes fruit trees and made a number of mistakes.  In this posting, I'll let you know the mistakes to avoid, guidelines on growing apples and tips on how to select apple and other fruit trees for your garden.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, May 8, 2011:

PlanterTomato5_8_11 Apples 3

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]]> Fruit Trees Mark Delman Sun, 08 May 2011 07:48:24 -0700 noTips for growing apples and other dwarf fruit trees in your home garden.Mark DelmanTips for growing apples and other dwarf fruit trees in your home garden.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/05/apples-in-bloom-tips-for-new-fruit-tree-growers-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato5_8_11-apples-3.mp3 Oats on the Way: An Experiment Growing Grain In Suburbia (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/MhG1zWopt4g/oats-on-the-way-an-experiment-growing-grain-in-suburbia-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/oats-on-the-way-an-experiment-growing-grain-in-suburbia-podcast.html How to know when it's time to harvest Oats In the fall of last year, I planted a small amount of oats as an experiment to see if I could overwinter them.  As the days have gotten longer, the oats are now shooting up.  In this Podcast, I'll let you know a little bit about timing a grain harvest.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, April 27, 2011:

PlanterTomato_4_27_11 Oats In Suburbia

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]]> Grain Mark Delman Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:06:25 -0700 noHow to know when it's time to harvest OatsMark DelmanHow to know when it's time to harvest Oatsvegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/oats-on-the-way-an-experiment-growing-grain-in-suburbia-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato_4_27_11-oats-in-suburbia.mp3 Native Plants For Pollinators By Zip Code (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/47D_20svvqg/native-plants-for-pollinators-by-zip-code-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/native-plants-for-pollinators-by-zip-code-podcast.html A tool that allows you to find the right native plants to support honey bees, bats and other pollinators.

My wife came across the Pollinator Partnership web site and I'd like to pass it forward to PlanterTomato readers.  The Partnership's mission is to promote conservation and to promote the health of pollinators that are critical to food and ecosystems.  The partnership has an on-line tool that uses your zip code to generate a list of native plants are good for pollinators (bees, bats, beetles and other critters)

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday April 24, 2011: 

PlanterTomato4_24_11 Pollinators

 

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]]> Mark Delman Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:48:47 -0700 noA tool that allows you to find the right native plants to support honey bees, bats and other pollinators.Mark DelmanA tool that allows you to find the right native plants to support honey bees, bats and other pollinators.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/native-plants-for-pollinators-by-zip-code-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato4_24_11-pollinators.mp3 Great Gardening Gifts For Mother's Day 2011 (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/fdjq7r6CI8Q/great-gardening-gifts-for-mothers-day-2011-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/great-gardening-gifts-for-mothers-day-2011-podcast.html This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday May 8th. With the holiday just around the corner, I thought I'd provide a list of gift ideas for your special gardener. Here are my top ten Mother's Day Gift ideas. They range in price from $10-$200. PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, April 23,... This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday May 8th.  With the holiday just around the corner, I thought I'd provide a list of gift ideas for your special gardener.  Here are my top ten Mother's Day Gift ideas.  They range in price from $10-$200.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, April 23, 2011:

PlanterTomato3_23_11 Mothers Day Gifts

 

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]]> Misc. Mark Delman Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:52:16 -0700 noThis year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday May 8th. With the holiday just around the corner, I thought I'd provide a list of gift ideas for your special gardener. Here are my top ten Mother's Day Gift ideas. They range in price from $10-$200. PlanterTomato PMark DelmanThis year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday May 8th. With the holiday just around the corner, I thought I'd provide a list of gift ideas for your special gardener. Here are my top ten Mother's Day Gift ideas. They range in price from $10-$200. PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, April 23,...vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/great-gardening-gifts-for-mothers-day-2011-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato3_23_11-mothers-day-gifts.mp3 Ten Steps To Installing Bees In Your Beehive (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/bTDFoJ5n5I0/ten-steps-to-installing-bees-in-your-beehive-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/ten-steps-to-installing-bees-in-your-beehive-podcast.html A quick start guide to installing honey bees in a hive. Just ten easy steps. In my last posting, I described what you get when you purchase a "package" of bees.  In this posting, I'll tell you had to get your new hive up and running.

PlanterTomato podcast for Wednesday, April 20, 2011:

PlanterTomato4_20_2011 Bee Hive 10 Steps

Here's a link to the Penn State University Video on Installing A Beehive
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]]> Bees & Beekeeping Mark Delman Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:21:07 -0700 noA quick start guide to installing honey bees in a hive. Just ten easy steps.Mark DelmanA quick start guide to installing honey bees in a hive. Just ten easy steps.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/ten-steps-to-installing-bees-in-your-beehive-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato4_20_2011-bee-hive-10-steps.mp3 How To Install Bees In A Beehive Part I (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/4TA9PGAgz_g/how-to-install-bees-in-a-beehive-part-i-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/how-to-install-bees-in-a-beehive-part-i-podcast.html This describes the contents of the bee package that is sold to beekeepers who want to establish a new colony. Once the almond crop is pollinated in Northern California, commercial bee suppliers break up the hives and sell bees in "packages" to anyone interested in starting a new colony.  This generally happens in early to mid-April.  Last week, I picked up two bee packages and created two new hives.  In this first in a series of two postings, I'll explain what you get when you order a package of bees.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, April 17, 2011:

PlanterTomato4_17_2011 Install Bee Hive Pt. I

Bee Package

]]> Bees & Beekeeping Mark Delman Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:10:16 -0700 noThis describes the contents of the bee package that is sold to beekeepers who want to establish a new colony.Mark DelmanThis describes the contents of the bee package that is sold to beekeepers who want to establish a new colony.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/how-to-install-bees-in-a-beehive-part-i-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato4_17_2011-install-bee-hive-pt.-i.mp3 New Grafted Tomatoes Promise Increased Harvests (Podcast) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PlantertomatoPodcasts/~3/T6ZjM-m7wv8/new-grafted-tomatoes-promise-increased-harvests-podcast.html http://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/new-grafted-tomatoes-promise-increased-harvests-podcast.html Grafted tomato plants fuse strong root stocks with interesting heirloom tomato scions to create plants that have higher yields. Learn more about this process and the grafted varieties available on the market today. Last weekend I attended the San Francisco Garden Show and saw a vendor selling grafted tomatoes.  In this posting, I'll describe this new type of tomato and its proposed benefits.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, April 10, 2011:

PlanterTomato4_11_11 Grafted Tomatoes

 

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]]> Mark Delman Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:51:22 -0700 noGrafted tomato plants fuse strong root stocks with interesting heirloom tomato scions to create plants that have higher yields. Learn more about this process and the grafted varieties available on the market today.Mark DelmanGrafted tomato plants fuse strong root stocks with interesting heirloom tomato scions to create plants that have higher yields. Learn more about this process and the grafted varieties available on the market today.vegetable,gardening,heirloom,containers,vegetables,tomatoes,tomatohttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/plantertomatopodcast/2011/04/new-grafted-tomatoes-promise-increased-harvests-podcast.htmlhttp://plantertomato.typepad.com/files/plantertomato4_11_11-grafted-tomatoes.mp3 Mark DelmannonadultPlanter Tomato Vegetable Garden Podcasts