Melanie Watts loves growing food in a short gardening season. She’s passionate about sustainable, organic cold-climate gardening. Like vegetables that mature in 60 days or less and perennials that survive in minus 40! Melanie is a Master Gardener, an avid blogger and lives in northern British Columbia Canada.
In This Episode You Will Discover:
Contents
- the unique challenges of inheriting a gorgeous garden
- the vital importance of open-pollinated seeds
- can you overwinter root vegetables like carrots, potatoes or even beets?
- what happens if you plant peas in October?
- chives and sorrel micro-climate strategies
- “Silvery Fur” indeterminate heirloom tomato
- don’t be fooled by the first sunny day in May
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Gardening Resources Mentioned
Far Out Flora – http://www.faroutflora.com/
Northern Gardener Magazine – with Mary Schier
This is the book Melanie mentioned on the show!
Our Guest’s Links
Visit Melanie Watts online: http://NorthernGardenersAlmanac.com
Follow Melanie on Twitter: http://twitter.com/caffinara
Growing Food in a Short Season: Sustainable, Organic Cold-Climate Gardening
Transcript:
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EXCELLENT interview Melanie!