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Victory Gardens

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10 minutes

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Apr 1, 2020

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In this week's podcast Keith Ramsey talks about something that started in WWI with homeowners turning their front laws into vegetable gardens. He gives you tips on starting one of your own and how to maintain it.

Released:

Apr 1, 2020

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Titles in the series (51)

In the Garden with Keith Ramsey is a podcast aimed at helping you grow and maintain a beautiful and healthy garden and landscape. Each podcast will focus on a new specific topic. Check back every two weeks for the latest episode!

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House Plants: Choosing the right houseplant for your space and how to maintain it and keep it healthy. by In The Garden
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Pansies: How to attain a professional looking pansy bed. by In The Garden
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Bonsai and Cobra Kai: The resurgence of the Karate Kid's Cobra Kai on Netflix has led to a resurgence of Bonsai trees. We break down the tips and tricks for amazing Bonsai trees. by In The Garden
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Watering: Tips on watering plants and lawns. by In The Garden
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Pollinators & Bees: A discussion about the importance of bees and ways to attract and feed them along with hummingbirds, butterflies and more by planting pollinator plants. by In The Garden
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Fescue Lawns: In this episode, Keith talks about preparing the soil to plant or over-seeding a fescue lawn, the planting process, and maintaining it. by In The Garden
15 min listen
Veggie Gardens: This podcast contains advice on how to prepare your soil for planting vegetable gardens. Keith talks about ways to get children involved and suggests which veggies to grow according to the season." by In The Garden
10 min listen
Rabbits, Moles, Deers - Oh My: We talk about the issues we are seeing with an out of control critter infestation in our area and solutions on how to deal with it in your yards. by In The Garden
12 min listen
Fall is a great time for landscaping: Fall is the perfect time to get out in your yard and take care of some gardening. We talk about the best projects to handle in the cool temperatures of the fall for your lawn. by In The Garden
8 min listen
In The Garden with Keith Ramsey: What preparations in your garden now to set you up for spring and beyond. by In The Garden
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Japanese Maples in North Carolina: We discuss this local favorite and the many ways you can customize your Japanese Maple to find the perfect plant for your yard! by In The Garden
11 min listen
NC Soils: Learn about the benefits of our red clay soils in North Carolina and how to properly prepare for planting. by In The Garden
11 min listen
More About Bees: Keith Ramsey discusses a program called "Host A Hive" where you can learn about beekeeping by overseeing a hive maintained at Garden Supply Company. He also discusses bee swarms, maintaining a hive, and the importance of bees to the landscape. by In The Garden
12 min listen
Container Gardening: This podcast covers container gardening. Point covered include, appropriate plants and trees for containers and how to maintain them. by In The Garden
11 min listen
Gardening in the winter?: What types of work in your yard are ideal in the wintertime?. The answers may surprise you. by In The Garden
11 min listen
Japanese Maples: A discussion about the hardy Japanese Maples. This podcast goes into caring for them, why most come from the west coast, and the many different types and varieties available. by In The Garden
11 min listen
The Art and Science of Landscape Design: You wouldn't build a house without having the plans reviewed or drawn up by an architect? Why do so many people choose to landscape their yard without the advice of professionals? Let's talk about it. by In The Garden
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Victory Gardens: In this week's podcast Keith Ramsey talks about something that started in WWI with homeowners turning their front laws into vegetable gardens. He gives you tips on starting one of your own and how to maintain it. by In The Garden
10 min listen
In The Garden with Keith Ramsey: A discussion on how to improve your landscape and picking the right professional landscaper. by In The Garden
12 min listen
The straight pooh on fertilizer: There are always lots of questions surrounding fertilizer: What to use? When to use it? What kind of fertilizer: organic or chemical fertilizer. Today we discuss it all. by In The Garden
16 min listen
How to prep annual flower beds and pots in the time it takes to enjoy a coffee or cocktail: Keith Ramsey talks about prepping annual beds, the difference between annuals and perennials, and more in this special episode. by In The Garden
9 min listen
Houseplants & Replanting Tips by In The Garden
14 min listen
Cocktails or Mocktails in the Garden: We discuss how to muddle fruits and herbs to make delicious flavored water, cocktails, or mock-tails with some of Keith's favorite flavor combos in this episode. by In The Garden
9 min listen
Thinking outside the box: Being outside doesn't have to be hard work and yard work. We talk about creating a relaxing outdoor space. by In The Garden
11 min listen
Host-a-Hive: 2021 Host-a-Hive has begun! Sponsor a beehive colony, support our pollinating community, collect your honey! by In The Garden
12 min listen
The Importance of Buying Local part two: The conclusion of our buying local series with Keith Ramsey from the Garden Supply Company in Cary, North Carolina. by In The Garden
12 min listen
The Importance of Buying Local part one: You hear a lot about buying local. Most people know they should, we talk about some of the many benefits to local cities, consumers, and business owners in part one in this series. by In The Garden
7 min listen
Square Foot Gardening: Keith addresses the many questions they have been getting at the Garden Supply Company about square foot gardening. When to plant, how to set up your soil, your garden, and when to use seeds or plants that have been started in a nursery. by In The Garden
11 min listen
Gardening for mental health: We talk about the benefits of gardening for mental health, its rise in popularity during COVID, and lessons we can learn from gardening in our lives. by In The Garden
12 min listen
Help! Is my plant dead?: We talk about the seasonal look of plants and the misconception that plants are going to look the same all the time. What should you expect your plants to look like at the beginning, middle, and end of the season? by In The Garden
8 min listen

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Cocktails or Mocktails in the Garden: We discuss how to muddle fruits and herbs to make delicious flavored water, cocktails, or mock-tails with some of Keith's favorite flavor combos in this episode. by In The Garden
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