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033 - Cymbidiums, Shamrocks, Spring Edibles, Cold Frames

033 - Cymbidiums, Shamrocks, Spring Edibles, Cold Frames

FromPlantrama - plants, landscapes, & bringing nature indoors


033 - Cymbidiums, Shamrocks, Spring Edibles, Cold Frames

FromPlantrama - plants, landscapes, & bringing nature indoors

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

30 What’s for dinner: Mustards, Cresses, and Peas Spring greens and Peas What to forage for in early spring, and should you really plant peas on Saint Patrick’s Day? 5:18 Insider Information: Cymbidiums How to grow Cymbidium orchids, keep them alive through summer and bring them back into flower.   9:15 Eat/Drink/Grow: Cold Frames and Other Ways of “Pushing Spring” Ellen and C.L. explore the ways we can jumpstart our spring growing with cold frames and other means of protection. See the lyrics for Lou and Peter Berryman’s song that C.L. refers to on the Plantrama website.    21:57 Did You Know: Shamrocks At this time of year garden centers and grocery stores are filled with several types of Oxalis plants, sold as signs of spring and symbols of St. Patrick’s day. We talk about how to grow these as houseplants and use them in outdoor containers.   26:05 Love Letters and Questions: Planting pansies as early as possible.  
Released:
Mar 1, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ellen Zachos and C.L. Fornari help you discover the amazing world of plants: in the garden, in the wild, and on your plate. They show you how to grow plants successfully, how to enjoy your natural surroundings, and how to make the most of your harvest, whether it's cultivated or foraged. (Spoiler alert: they don't always agree!) You'll find three different topics in each episode, plus email questions from listeners.